The Path to Heaven: The Narrow Door
It’s said that a pastor’s job in preaching is both to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Where are you this morning? Do you need to be afflicted or comforted?
The Path to Heaven: Division, Not Peace
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenIt seems everyone today has been impacted by cancer. Now that may seem like an exaggeration, but maybe only slightly.
The Church of the Living Dead
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenAre you publicly committed, but inwardly distant? Have you been keeping up a good reputation, but not considering your character, the inner integrity of your faith?
Invest Wisely in True Riches
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenTurn of the century author, Ambrose Bierce said, “Money is the chief god of America’s leading religion.” Do you think he was right? Others would argue that the driving force in our country is not freedom, but greed. Are they right?
“Lord, Teach Us to Pray”
/in sermons /by Amanda Petersen“Ask and you shall receive.” That’s what Jesus said, right? Then why do prayers go unanswered? In the midst of not knowing, we say “Lord, Teach Us to Pray.”
Even When He’s the Guest, He’s the Host
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenWhat pops into your mind when you hear the term, “worship service?” Probably multiple things. Perhaps it’s the hymns we sing? Maybe it’s the sermon or the lessons? Maybe it’s the prayers? Perhaps it’s the Lord’s Supper?
God’s Loving Justice: Caring for Souls in Need
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenToday we take off the blindfold to see God’s loving justice as he commands us to care for souls in need.
Free to Serve Our Neighbor
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenThere is an old Jewish legend that before the temple in Jerusalem was built, two brothers lived and farmed on that site right next to each other. One was married and had a large family and the other was single.
Free to Live by the Spirit
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenIt’s an iconic scene. The battle lines are drawn. Independence is on the line. With one word, William Wallace spurs the Scottish into the fray to fight to the death. That one word…Freedom.
Maturity in Christ
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenFor two years during college I was a dodge ball referee for the local YMCA. It was an adult coed dodge ball league and yes, it was about as ridiculous as you’d expect.
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Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2310 Independence Lane
Madison, WI 53704
