Kurt Steinbrueck, Author at Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel

Kurt Steinbrueck March 31, 2021

Special Posts Social Media Challenge

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Palm Sunday Social Media Challenge

It’s not too late!

Sure, it isn’t Palm Sunday anymore, but people post pics from events after the event all the time.

So, let’s do this!

Let’s fill up the church social media accounts with great pictures and videos that show people what being a Christian and being a part of a church is all about.

For Palm Sunday, decorate your door with some palms (and whatever else you want) and take a picture or video. Be sure to include people in the pic/vid. Then post it to the church’s social media pages and your own.

As a heads up for next week, we’ll do short videos of what Easter means to us (kids or adults).

If you have any ideas for future social media challenges, let me know.

God bless!

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

Kurt Steinbrueck March 31, 2021

Special Posts Bulletin, Maundy Thursday, Order of Service, worship

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Maundy Thursday Worship Service

Maundy Thursday Prayer Service

You are invited to our Maundy Thursday Worship Services.

In-Person – Thursday, April 1, at 6:30pm.
Online – Thursday, April 1, at 7pm

In-Person Worship:
For the in-person service, we will be at the Chmiel’s home. We will gather at 6:30pm for fellowship and refreshments and the worship service will start at 7pm.

In order to properly prepare, please RSVP for the in-person worship service. If you don’t RSVP and then decide you want to come, that’s fine, too. It’s just helpful if you RSVP first, preferably today or Wednesday at the latest.

RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48a9af2fa3f9cf8-maundy

Online Worship:
The online service will be on Facebook, Youtube, and our Homepage and the order of service will be posted before the service.

See you there!

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

Kurt Steinbrueck March 31, 2021

Blog burried, holy week, jesus, Preperation, Sacrifice

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Anointed for His Burial

“Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table. And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, ‘Why this waste? For this could have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor.’ But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, ‘Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a beautiful thing to me. For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me. In pouring this ointment on my body, she has done it to prepare me for burial. Truly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.’” – Matthew 26:6–13

As we get closer to Good Friday, Jesus is continuing to prepare for His great sacrifice. This preparation, however, is not just for Him. It is also for His followers.

Several times as Jesus heads toward Jerusalem and after He arrives He tells His disciples about what is coming. They have trouble letting it sink in.

No! It Can’t Be!
It’s not unlike when a person is in the final days of their life as they battle a disease. Their doctor explains what’s happening and often, the dying person is able to accept the news while family members struggle with it. Children, especially, may continue to hope that something will get better and want additional treatments. It may take several conversations and some time for them to accept what is coming.

With the disciples, even up to the Last Supper they struggled to accept it, especially Peter. When Jesus said, He would be arrested and they would fall away, Peter exclaimed he wouldn’t leave His side even if he had to die. When they came to arrest Jesus, Peter drew his sword and cut someone’s ear off. Yet, Jesus’ death happened and, for Peter’s sake, it had to.

Yes, It Had to Be.
And, so we continue to prepare as well. It can be hard for us to accept the amazing sacrifice of Jesus. Yet, it’s what needed to be done for our sake as well.

Heavenly Father,

Prepare my heart for this Holy Week. Help me to be repentant and grateful. Hold me fast in the faith You have given me.

Amen.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

Kurt Steinbrueck March 30, 2021

Blog God's will, salvation

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O That You Would Be Willing

O, That You Would Be Willing

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you desolate. For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” – Matthew 23:37-39

Does God really want to save you?

When we reflect on our lives and consider God’s Law, we may find ourselves struggling with that question. Does God really want to save me? Maybe He’d rather just get rid of me.

This passage from Matthew reveals the answer to that question and shows the amazing compassion Christ has for us. Jesus is about to enter Jerusalem and be arrested, falsely accused, whipped, beaten, and killed. Even still He longs for the people to be saved! In the Gospel of John, we’re told Jesus weeps for the people.

Yes, God really wants to save you!

In 2 Peter, the Holy Spirit inspired Peter to write:

“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9

As the Contemporary worship song puts it, “This is Amazing Grace!” God, knowing our rebellious hearts which are set against Him still wants to save us. He was still willing to die for us that we might live.

Yet, we, like those in Jerusalem, can resist. We can refuse to allow God to gather us up and give us life. O, that you would not resist. O, that you would receive His amazing grace.

It is because of His amazing grace that we are able to say, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” We need not fear His return for He has redeemed us, washed us clean, and called us His own.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for saving me. I believe in You. Help me in my unbelief. Be with those who do not yet know You as their savior. Work faith in their hearts and may they not resist You that they may live.

Amen

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

Kurt Steinbrueck March 29, 2021

Blog crucifixion, holy week, jesus

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The Long Road to Jerusalem

“Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, ‘We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will turn him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!’” – Matthew 20:17-19

Have you ever known you had to do something hard, but it was still days away?

In the movies we see people sacrifice themselves in the moment, but every now and then we see someone go ahead with a plan knowing they won’t survive.

It’s agonizing.

It’s easy to read through the final days and weeks of Jesus life in the Gospels as if you or I were going through it. When we do that, we imagine what it would be like walking the road toward Jerusalem or entering the city on Palm Sunday or going to the temple on Tuesday.

There’s a big difference though between Jesus and us. We would either be blissfully unaware of what was coming or, if we suspecting something bad was going to happen, still have some hope that we would be able to escape the danger somehow. That’s just how we are. We don’t know the future.

Jesus Knew
Jesus, however, knew. As He set His face towards Jerusalem and started walking, He knew He would be arrested in a couple of weeks. As He entered Jerusalem and everyone cheered and praised Him, He knew He would be flogged and beaten in a few days. As He and the disciples prepared for the Passover, He knew He would soon be nailed to a cross.

Jesus Walked
Jesus knew. He knew exactly the pain, suffering, and death that was coming. There was no way out. Yet, He walked. Day after day, He walked toward Jerusalem. He rode in on a Donkey, He taught in the temple, and He sat down with His disciples.

I can’t imagine it. It’s terrible. It’s agonizing. Yet, our Lord did it. He did it also knowing that He would be raised again. He did it knowing His death and resurrection would bring life and salvation to us all. He did it because He loved and still loves you.

Dear Jesus,

You gave Your life for mine. You willingly and knowingly suffered for me. I can never thank You enough.

Amen.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

Kurt Steinbrueck March 28, 2021

Special Posts Order of Service, worship

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Order of Service for March 28

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Booklet Format
8.5×11 Printout

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Worship Service for March 28, 2021 at 11 AM
Palm Sunday – New Member Sunday

Welcome

Opening Song: Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)

Praise is rising, eyes are turning to You
We turn to You
Hope is stirring, hearts are yearning for You
We long for You

Pre-Chorus:
When we see You we find strength to face the day
In Your presence all our fears are washed away, washed away

Chorus:
Hosanna, hosanna
You are the God who saves us, worthy of all our praises
Hosanna, hosanna
Come have Your way among us
We welcome You here Lord Jesus

Hear the sound of hearts returning to You
we turn to You
In Your Kingdom broken lives are made new
You make all things new

Pre-Chorus
Chorus

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:
P: Come into the presence of the Lord our God.

C: Have mercy, O Lord. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?
P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
C: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Let us confess our sin before the Lord.

C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P: The Lord is gracious and merciful. He promises to forgive our sins. Therefore, upon this, your confession, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.
P: This is the day that the Lord has made;
C: let us rejoice and be glad in it.
P: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
C: We bless you from the house of the Lord.
P: The Lord is God,
C: and he has made his light to shine upon us.
P: You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
C: you are my God; I will extol you.
P: Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
C: for his steadfast love endures forever!

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Refrain:
All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.

You are the King of Israel And David’s royal Son,
Now in the Lord’s Name coming, Our King and Blessed One.

Refrain

The multitude of pilgrims with palms before You went:
Our praise and prayers and anthems before You we present.

Refrain

To you before Your passion they sang their hymns of praise;
To You, now high exalted, our melody we raise.

Refrain

Epistle Reading – Philippians 2:5-11

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Gospel Reading – John 12:12–28

The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,

“Hosanna!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Blessed is the king of Israel!”
Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written:
“Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion;
see, your king is coming,
seated on a donkey’s colt.”

At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him.

Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word. Many people, because they had heard that he had performed this sign, went out to meet him. So the Pharisees said to one another, “See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!”

Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus.

Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

“Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name!”

Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.”

Children’s Message

Sermon Hymn – Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Hosanna, loud hosanna, the little children sang;
Through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang.
To Jesus, who had blessed them, close folded to His breast,
The children sang their praises, the simplest and the best.

From Olivet they followed mid an exultant crowd,
The victor palm branch waving and chanting clear and loud.
The Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state
Nor scorned that little children should on His bidding wait.

“Hosanna in the highest!” that ancient song we sing;
For Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heav’n our King.
Oh, may we ever praise Him with heart and life and voice
And in His blissful presence eternally rejoice!

Sermon – “Winning the Peace Through Bloodshed”

Zechariah 9:9-12

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the water-less pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.

Welcoming of New Members

Prayers

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

Words of Institution

Peace

P: The peace of the Lord be with you all.
C: And also with you.
P: We greet each other in the peace of Christ.

Distribution

Prayer

Benediction

Closing Song: Forever Reign

You are good, You are good when there’s nothing good in me
You are love, You are love on display for all to see
You are light, You are light when the darkness closes in
You are hope, You are hope You have covered all my sin

You are peace, You are peace when my fear is crippling
You are true, You are true even in my wandering
You are joy, You are joy You’re the reason that I sing
You are life, You are life, in You death has lost its sting

Chorus:
Oh, I’m running to Your arms, I’m running to Your arms
The riches of Your love will always be enough
Nothing com-pares to Your embrace
Light of the world, forever reign

You are more, You are more than my words will ever say
You are Lord, You are Lord all creation will proclaim
You are here, You are here in your presence I’m made whole
You are God, You are God of all else I’m letting go

Chorus

My heart will sing, no other name Jesus, Jesus
Repeat 4 times

Chorus
Offering

Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 1, 7am – Tamp Lutherans Pray (no evening prayer)
TampaLutheransPray.com
Submit prayer requests on the site by Wednesday

Thursday, April 1, 6:30pm – Maundy Thursday In-Person Service
The Chmiel’s Home
Fellowship and Refreshments at 6:30pm. Service at 7pm

Thursday, April 1, 7pm – Maundy Thursday Online Service
Online – Facebook, YouTube, FaithWesleyChapel.com
(Note: Because it’s online, there will be no Communion)

Friday, April 2, 7pm – Good Friday Service
Song and Dance & Online
Facebook, YouTube, FaithWesleyChapel.com

Sunday, April 4, 11am – Easter Sunday Service
Song and Dance & Online
Facebook, YouTube, FaithWesleyChapel.com

Sunday, April 11, Noon – Fellowship and Games
Song and Dance

Sunday, April 11, 3pm – Youth Beach Trip
Sand Key Beach

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Kurt Steinbrueck March 27, 2021

Blog joy

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Rejoice Always! Always?

Rejoice Always! Always??

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4

Do you always feel like rejoicing?

Tomorrow is Palm Sunday. It’s a day of celebration. The King of kings has come. Our salvation has arrived. So, a passage like “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, Rejoice!” seems quite fitting for today.

Yet, there are times in our lives when we may not feel very joyful.

For example…2020…the entire year.

So, what is this passage saying? I’ve talked to people at funerals who have said something to the effect of,

“Pastor, I’m sorry I’m crying. I know I should be happy.”

Can I Be Sad?
Some people read passages like Philippians 4:4 and think it means that if we ever feel anything but happy we are sinning. That’s not what it’s saying.

Consider these passages:

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

“So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.” – John 16:22

“For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” – Ecclesiastes 1:18

“And he said to them, ‘My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.’” – Mark 14:34

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” – Romans 12:15

“Jesus wept.” – John 11:35

There is certainly a place for sorrow and mourning. These are emotions with which God has created us. So, yes, it’s OK to feel sad sometimes.

The Philippians 4 passage is reminding us, though, that our sorrow and mourning aren’t all-consuming. They don’t have the last word, Jesus does.

There is hope and a reason for joy, always.

When people were mourning in the church of the Thessalonians, Paul reminded them that we do not mourn as those have no hope. We know Christ defeated death. Psalm 30:5 reminds us that while sorrow may last the night, joy comes in the morning.

Let’s read the full paragraph of Philippians 4:4 and see how God positions the encouragement to rejoice in the fact that He cares for us, listens to our prayers, and gives us His peace.

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:4-8

Tomorrow, let’s rejoice together that our King and Savior have come and even when we feel sad, let’s turn to the Lord and be reminded of the unending hope and peace we have in Jesus. His Joy comes in the morning!

Heaven Father,

Fill me with the joy of my salvation. When I am sad, comfort me and remind me that You are still there to bring me through. Help me, also, to remind others of the hope and peace You bring.

Amen.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

Kurt Steinbrueck March 26, 2021

Blog Belief, Faith, saved by grace, The Gospel

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Don’t Stop Believin’

Don't Stop Believin'

“By this Gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:2

What’s something you hold onto most dearly?

There are many things you love in your life. Maybe you love friends, family, sports, and/or a pet. How about your church? You may even have some objects from your past that you cling to.

Have you ever been asked the question,

“If your house caught fire, what’s the one thing you would save?”

I sincerely hope that if you live with other people, they would top your list, but after the living ones, what would you save?

This question is supposed to force us to consider what really is important to us. However, there is one thing that fire can’t touch, which I hope would top your list of things most valuable to you…The Gospel.

A Counterfeit Gospel
This is the warning and encouragement of our passage for today. It is by the Gospel that you are saved. However, there are many out there who would try to convince otherwise.

Be wary of the world – Some would tell you it’s complete rubbish and you need to hold onto something else. These people are easily spotted as offering something other than the Gospel. They are not always so easily resisted.
Be wary of Christians – Others, however, are more subtle. They call themselves Christians. They know the lingo and can make their message sound convincing. However, underneath it all, they are pushing you to trust in prosperity or works or enlightenment or societal change, etc.

Both are pushing you away from the Gospel, away from Jesus.

Know the Gospel. Hold onto the Gospel!

This is most important. Life and salvation depend on it. If you abandon the true Gospel, you abandon Jesus. So, you must know the Gospel and watch for false teachers. Pray in earnest that the Holy Spirit would protect and defend you and your loved ones in the Gospel. The Gospel is worth holding onto no matter the cost.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9

Dear Jesus,

Hold me in the faith Your Spirit has worked in me until the day of Your return. Give me wisdom and discernment to see when false teachers preach to me and give me the strength and will to reject them.

Amen.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

PS – How many of you have the song from Journey playing in your head right now? 😉

Kurt Steinbrueck March 25, 2021

Blog Foolishness, love your neighbor, Righteous Works

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Not Just For You

“The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment.” – Proverbs 10:21

Have you ever been helped by listening to what someone else was planning to do?

Church was over and Jack was waiting in line to get some coffee. The sermon had been about spending time reading the Bible every day. Jack had always struggled with this. He wanted to read the Bible, but he just never seemed to have time or, when he did, he didn’t think of it.

There were a few people who were standing nearby and they were talking about the sermon. One of the people said,

“I couldn’t agree more. I have grown so much from reading the Bible every morning. The funny thing is, I’ve known it was important for a long time but never did it. It wasn’t until I decided to dedicate 2 minutes a day while eating breakfast to reading the Bible, that I started to do it. I figured I have two minutes. I can do anything for two minutes.

I know two minutes doesn’t sound like much, but it got me doing it. What I’ve found is that many days, I go longer than 2 minutes. Some days I may read for 15 or even 30 minutes, but I still make my goal just two minutes a day, and if I read more, great!”

Jack thought to himself. “Two minutes. I can do two minutes.” and Jack had just found a path to reading the Bible every day.

It can be great to find an advisor when you aren’t sure what to do. Sometimes, though, the advisor we find isn’t even intending to advise us. Sometimes we don’t even realize we needed an advisor.

In our story, the person talking near Jack wasn’t trying to give advice, they were just telling their experience. They certainly weren’t trying to advise Jack, yet Jack grew from overhearing the conversation.

“The lips of the righteous nourish many”

The righteous and obedient and wise things we do have no impact on our salvation, but they are beneficial to us. However, that’s not the whole story. People are always watching and listening.

Sometimes we advise and are able to see people benefit from our righteous words and deeds. Sometimes, though, we have no idea someone benefited. That person just overheard us or saw us doing something or heard a story about us. It’s amazing how often God works in ways we don’t even notice.

Heavenly Father,

May my words and deeds be righteous in Your sight and the sight of others that they may nourish those around me. Also, surround me with wise and righteous people, that I may be nourished by them.

Amen.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

Kurt Steinbrueck March 24, 2021

Special Posts, Youth Blog temptation, Testing

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Are You Ready For The Test?

Have you ever been tested?

Not as in paper tests in school but life tested? Where you had moral problems.

Being tested can be hard. It can seem like no answer helps and you are all alone.

I’m reminded of Jesus’ temptations.

The devil tempted him without letting up, and Jesus still prevailed. He offered him worldly riches and all sorts of power, but Jesus never gave in to the tests or challenges before him.

I want to send out encouragement and reminders that if Jesus resisted temptation then we can look to Him to get us through our tests.

Be well.

‘Till next time,

Terrell

About Kurt Steinbrueck

Posts by Kurt Steinbrueck:

Palm Sunday Social Media Challenge

Maundy Thursday Worship Service

Maundy Thursday Prayer Service

Anointed for His Burial

Anointed for His Burial

O That You Would Be Willing

O, That You Would Be Willing

The Long Road to Jerusalem

The Long Road to Jerusalem

Order of Service for March 28

Order of Service for March 28

Rejoice Always! Always?

Rejoice Always! Always??

Don’t Stop Believin’

Don't Stop Believin'

Not Just For You

Not Just For You

Are You Ready For The Test?

Are You Ready For The Test?

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