Get Straight

Posted on August 24, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I have trouble with my back – it frequently hurts a lot.  People often ask if it is from all the jumping I did as a paratrooper.  I assure them that no, it is not the jumping.  Jumping is almost always completely painless – landing, on the other hand, Continue reading →

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Can I Get By On Two Pence?

Posted on August 18, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I keep a two pence (or tuppence if you prefer to run it together like Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins) coin in my pocket.  I actually carry a few of them as I give them to little kids who (here in the US) are amazed to see the “giant penny.”  Even as I am giving them away I always am sure to keep one back.  It is my “reminder coin.”  It reminds me that being faithful Continue reading →

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No Kingdom – No Peace

Posted on August 18, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

St Michael and St GeorgeThe struggle is going to continue until God’s Kingdom is fully established and the very presence of sin is banished

When that day comes, you want to be standing with those who stood firm – When the faithful will enter into the fullness of God’s Kingdom and experience His endless Peace, Joy and Comfort

Until that day – Christian, you are a member of Christ’s Church militant here on earth. Do not be not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified, and faithfully to fight under Jesus’ banner, against sin, the world, and the devil; and to continue Christ’s faithful soldier and servant unto your life’s end.
AMEN

Hear the full message HERE 

 

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I Need More Polish

Posted on August 4, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Ewer Before going any further please note that the title is referring to polish (as in brass) not those of Polish descent. Continue reading →

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Raze the Roof in Worship

Posted on July 25, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl
Photo by Robert Capa: St John the Evangelist, 1941

Photo by Robert Capa: St John the Evangelist, Waterloo (London) 1941

The Church of St John the Evangelist is a parish very close to Waterloo Station in London.  During a recent visit to the city my wife and I happened to stay nearby the parish.  As we walked by on our way to the Southbank we learned the parish was having a church fête.

We decided to stop and enjoy the party for a little while enjoying the food, music, and games.  We tried a few times to beat the odds of some games of chance and win some prizes Continue reading →

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The Sign Outside the Bar said Safe Sex Games

Posted on July 14, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

 

Safe Sex GamesI intended to go over and take a photo of the sign outside of the bar that said: Safe Sex Games 18+ Welcome.  Actually, I did go over to take the picture but I was too late – they had already changed their sign to some other outrageous offering for their 18+ clientele.  Continue reading →

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What Kind of Samaritan are You?

Posted on July 14, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

“What shall I do to inherit eternal life?”, the lawyer asked Jesus.  The answer is a lot more demanding than he surely wanted.  The answer helps us understand why the First Century Church grew and what it will take to get the modern Church to grow as well.  Learn more here

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On a Mission from God

Posted on July 7, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

What does it take to motivate you to do something hard, unpleasant or dangerous?  What if it is God asking?

Today’s sermon looks at the disciples who were sent out into danger without money, supplies or even shoes.  Would you  go?  What is the result of going willingly?  Find out by taking a listen.

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Pomp and Vain Glory

Posted on July 6, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The lyrics of the hymn we were singing said, “Your majesty, I can but bow.  I lay my all before You now.  In royal robes I don’t deserve I live to serve Your majesty.”  Continue reading →

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Do You Want to Be Healed?

Posted on June 20, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Jesus asked the paralyzed man who was lying near the Pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to be healed?”  The question seems to have an obvious answer – the man had been laying there for 38 years.  Why would he not want to be healed?  Continue reading →

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