December 31, 2017: The ability to restore each other in the Lord

This week, as we wrap up 2017, we also wrap up Pastor Hodge's series in the book of James. We turn to the two last passages, James 5:19-20. We see that James tells those in the church who stray from the truth are in trouble. They need to turn back, and James tells the church to do so gently but firmly. By doing this, the soul of that person may be saved, and cover a multitude of sins.

We also had Dale Vesta sing our special music, and Mark Fagerstrom did the children's sermon on
"shoes" today. We present these recordings as well, and we pray they are a blessing to you.

You can hear them all by cutting and pasting this link into your browser:

https://archive.org/details/04PastorMichaelHodgeTheabilitytorestoreeachotherintheLord

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

December 24-25, 2017: Merry Christmas!

We pray that you were blessed by the reminder of love that came down at Christmas, to save our souls from the wrath of God, and to bring peace between him and us through Jesus Christ.

I am fully aware that many were out of town for one or both services, and want to hear them. And, some might want to hear them again. For those who do, please listen copy and paste this link into your browser:

https://archive.org/details/GraceFreeLutheranDeKalbChristmasEveDayservice

And have a Spirit-filled, blessed 2018!

December 17, 2017: We have been visited by the Redeemer

This week, Pastor Hodge expounds on Luke 1:67-75. As Zacharias, filled with the Holy Spirit, praises God, he sees that God has visited us, and his son Jesus will accomplish redemption for His people. There are three aspects of redemption. What are they, and what is our challenge in this Scripture? Please listen to his sermon and find out!

We also had special music with Kaelynn Clark singing, Dale and Leanne lighting our Advent candle, Diane Lizer's children's sermon on Jesus second coming, and more. We hope you are blessed by all of these service elements.

You can listen to all of them here:

https://archive.org/details/06PastorMichaelHodgeWehavebeenvisitedbytheredeemer

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

December 10, 2017: The gift of the King revealed

This week, Pastor Michael Hodge continues his Christmas series in Luke 1:26-35. We see how the angel Gabriel visits Mary with a special message from God. That she has found favor with God, and God's offspring will come through her. But Mary has a big question. What is that question, and what does it mean for us today? Listen and find out!

We also had Mariam and Carol Rumpf light our Advent candles, some very special music, and Mark Fagerstrom had his children's sermon on candles today. You can listen to all of these service elements here:

https://archive.org/details/06PastorMichaelHodgeTheGiftoftheKingrevealed

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

December 3, 2017: The gift of salvation revealed to Joseph

This week, we begin our Advent series with Matthew 1:18-25. We begin with Joseph's dilemma: Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they married, Mary was found to be with a child. But Joseph was a Godly man, and wanted to divorce her quietly. But...an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, and changed the course of what would happen next. Listen to Pastor Hodge as he talks about what happens next, and what we can do in response to this.

We also had the lighting of one of our first Advent candles today. Both of these recordings can be found here:

https://archive.org/details/03PastorMichaelHodgeThegiftofsalvationrevealedtoJoseph

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

November 12, 19, 26: playing catch up with 3 sermons

This week, we have 3 sermons as we play catch up here. We have Pastor Hodge continuing hiss series in the book of James, and we hope you find this a blessing. Open your Bible to the book of James, and start in chapter 5, where we will begin, as he talks about why taking oaths is a bad idea, suffering,
and freedom.

We also have special music and children's sermons, and a special message from Micah Fagerstrom.
We hope you find all of these helpful.

You can find them all here:

https://archive.org/details/05PastorMichaelHodgeJames5seriescontinued

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!