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Faith Alive! the Message from First LutheranJohn 18:33-37 (Reign of Christ)• Pastor Stanton’s message for: Sun, Nov. 24 2024• John 18:33-37 (Reign of Christ)• Revised Common Lectionary: Year B• From First Lutheran Church in Onalaska, WI• Support this ministry at 1stlu.org/give• Join us for worship! 1stlu.org/worship2024-11-2615 minFaith Alive! the Message from First LutheranRomans 8:31-35, 37-39 (God’s Love in Christ Jesus)• Pastor Stanton’s message for: Election Day, Nov. 5 2024• Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 (God’s Love in Christ Jesus)• Revised Common Lectionary: Year B• From First Lutheran Church in Onalaska, WI• Support this ministry at 1stlu.org/give• Join us for worship! 1stlu.org/worship2024-11-0609 min
The Sunday SessionsLimitless ForgivenessWe are called to forgive others in response to how we have been forgiven in Christ. Forgiveness kills the root of bitterness in our own lives.2024-06-0335 min
The Sunday SessionsThe Most Important FactorIf faith is caught more than taught, then we should first focus on our own personal relationship with Christ.2024-05-1332 min
The Sunday SessionsThe Resurrection Means FreedomBecause of the Resurrection, we can live free in Christ.2024-04-0130 min
The Sunday SessionsA Question About FreedomDon't lose sight of what we've been called to do, and the freedom and responsibility that we've been given in Christ.2024-03-1833 min
The Sunday SessionsA Question About JusticeHuman tragedies are not always divine punishments. There are consequences for every action, but God is not singling sinners out to punish them today. We are all guilty before God and will face judgment one day. We will parish unless we repent of our sins and turn to God. In Christ, we can live the kind of lives that produce good fruit for God.2024-03-1335 min
The Sunday SessionsBeing A WorshipperWorship is at the heart of all that we are and all that we do in Christ.2023-11-0837 minThe Sunday SessionsBeing An AmbassadorAs Christ's ambassadors, we are called to represent Him to the rest of the world.2023-10-0933 min
The Sunday SessionsIf God Can Use Me, Then He Can Use YouIn Luke 6, Jesus established three new spiritual entities. He established a new way of understanding Sabbath, a new way of looking at a person's identity and worth, and a new way of understanding what it means to live a blessed life.
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. God calls us for a purpose. In Christ, we have everything we need!2023-05-0838 min
The Sunday SessionsReaching the Personal GodReaching the Personal God by Onalaska Church of Christ2023-03-1426 min
The Sunday SessionsThankful In All Circumstances (Pt. 2)In Christ, we can give thanks in all circumstances. But why should we be thankful and what can we be thankful for?2022-11-1918 min
The Sunday SessionsThe Art of ContentmentContentment doesn't come naturally. It's learned as we grow in our relationship with Christ.2022-10-2220 min
The Sunday SessionsIf Marriage is a Journey, Who has the GPS?In submitting to one another, we are loving each other like Christ loves the Church. Submission is just as much a part of the Christian life as the practice of worship or the posture of thankfulness.2022-09-1718 min
The Sunday SessionsPhilemon: Forgiven People are Forgiving PeopleIf you truly understand how much you’ve been forgiven in Christ, there’s nothing that can be done against you that you should not be willing to forgive. Forgiven people are forgiving people.2022-06-1823 min
The Sunday SessionsPhilemon: A Plea for RestorationThe letter of Philemon was written as a plea to Paul's dear friend Philemon on behalf of one of his new friends and brother in Christ, Onesimus. This plea gives us insight into how we can live for Jesus and be the hands and feet of Jesus to those around us.2022-06-1121 min
The Sunday SessionsThe Struggle Is Real: Fighting For Joy (Gunnar Mach)The Struggle Is Real: Fighting For Joy (Gunnar Mach) by Onalaska Church of Christ2021-11-2934 min
The Sunday SessionsThe Struggle Is Real: Overcoming the Battle WithinBecause of Christ's work on the cross, we can walk with Christ and live for Christ. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome the battle within.2021-11-2024 min
The Sunday SessionsGet Used To Different: The Methods of JesusThroughout his earthly ministry, Jesus gave four challenges to his disciples (come and see, follow me, fish for people, and go and bear fruit). These challenges help us take the next step in our walk with Christ and teach us how to make disciples like Jesus.2021-10-0224 min
The Sunday SessionsUnity in the Body of ChristUnity is an essential mark of all healthy churches.2021-07-1935 minThe Sunday SessionsSacrificial GenerosityFor our own walk with Christ and for the health of our church, it's important to have a Biblical perspective on giving and generosity.2021-06-2624 min
The Sunday SessionsGuest Speaker: Stan Smelser (GBM)Guest Speaker: Stan Smelser (GBM) by Onalaska Church of Christ2021-05-3136 min
The Sunday SessionsThe Controversial Jesus: An Appearance of GodlinessMany of the religious leaders in Jesus' day had a false concept of righteousness, ministry, greatness, and success. We can learn from their mistakes so that we can be affective witnesses for Christ.2021-03-1422 min
The Sunday SessionsChristmas Catch Phrase: Peace on EarthIn Christ, we experience Peace WITH God, Peace with EACH OTHER, and the Peace OF God in our own lives.2020-12-1225 min
The Sunday SessionsAttitude Adjustment: Finding Joy in the Midst of SufferingGod uses suffering correctively, constructively, and for His glory and for our Good. There is true joy that can be found in Christ, even in the midst of suffering.2020-11-2924 min
The Sunday SessionsDavid Upchurch: A Photo Album of a Healthy ChurchDavid Upchurch: A Photo Album of a Healthy Church by Onalaska Church of Christ2020-11-1535 min
The Sunday SessionsRuth: Taking the Right StepsIn the steps that Ruth takes towards Boaz, we see the steps we should take if we want to grow in our own relationship with Christ.2020-11-0127 min
The Sunday SessionsWho's My Neighbor?: The "Say Yes First" AttitudeJesus came not to be served but to serve. Jesus modeled a "say yes first" attitude for us.2020-09-2026 min
The Sunday SessionsWho's My Neighbor?: Are You Interruptible?When God knocks on the door of your hear and asks "are you interruptible?" what will you say?2020-09-1322 minThe Sunday SessionsWho's My Neighbor?: Serve with CompassionLet's be known as a church that serves with compassion!2020-09-0623 min
The Sunday SessionsGuest Speaker: Bruce Handtke - All InGuest Speaker: Bruce Handtke - All In by Onalaska Church of Christ2020-08-3022 min
The Sunday SessionsBiblical Church Leadership: MembersChurch members should be equipped and released to use their spiritual gifts as they build up the church and help the church accomplish it's mission.2020-08-2319 minThe Sunday SessionsBiblical Church Leadership: Deacons - The Servants of the ChurchDeacons are the servants of the church who lead with their works. They lead alongside the elders as a vital part of the body of Christ.2020-08-1624 minThe Sunday SessionsBiblical Church Leadership: Elders - Jesus' Assistants for Shepherding the ChurchElders are God's plan for shepherding the church. It's important that we learn what an elder is, what qualifies someone to serve as an elder, and what and elder does as they shepherd the church.2020-08-0926 minThe Sunday SessionsBiblical Church Leadership: Jesus is the Head of the ChurchJesus Christ is the head of the church. He is the ultimate authority over the church, the one who builds the church, the Good Shepherd who lays his life down for the church, the Great Shepherd who cares for the church, and the Chief Shepherd who is preparing a place in heaven for his church and will one day return in glory.2020-08-0218 min
The Sunday SessionsSummer in the Psalms: Psalm 37 - Don't Worry Be Trusting in the LordPsalm 37 gives believers four assurances that remind us "Don't Worry Be Trusting in the Lord!"2020-07-2622 minThe Sunday SessionsSummer in the Psalms: Psalm 34 - A Better StoryPsalm 34 serves as a great reminder for how to face life when life isn't going your way.2020-07-1934 min
The Sunday SessionsSummer in the Psalms: Psalm 36 - Guest Speaker Gunnar MachGuest Speaker Gunnar Mach dives in to Psalm 36.2020-07-1234 min
The Sunday SessionsGuest Speaker Alan Wan - GNPIHear today's message from Guest Speaker Alan Wan from GNPI.2020-07-0518 minThe Sunday SessionsSummer in the Psalms: Psalm 22 - Jesus, The Good ShepherdJesus is The Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep and secures our salvation.2020-06-2825 min
The Sunday SessionsSummer in the Psalms: Psalm 19 - Our Great Big God!Both God's Creation and His Word reveal how Great and Big our God really is!2020-06-2123 minThe Sunday SessionsSummer in the Psalms: Psalm 5 - Practicing the FundamentalsThe Psalms teach us the fundamentals for how we can stay focused on God, regardless of the situation or season.2020-06-1425 minThe Sunday SessionsSummer in the Psalms: Psalm 1 - Life's Two RoadsThe life of the faithful person is contrasted with the life of the faithless person. The righteous walk in the counsel of God, stand firm in Christ, and grow as they are seated in Christ.2020-06-0728 min
The Sunday SessionsPray First: Always Pray and Never Give Up!Even when it's hard to pray, God wants to give you the strength and desire to always pray and never give up!2020-05-3130 minThe Sunday SessionsPray First: When A Believing Person PraysWhen a believing person prays, great things happen!2020-05-2432 minThe Sunday SessionsPray First: Redeeming Our Prayer Life - The Prayers of JehoshaphatWe may not always pray as we ought, but there is still hope for redeeming our prayer life. Let's learn from the life of Jehoshaphat.2020-05-1736 minThe Sunday SessionsPray First: Prayers for MomPray for her mind, sight, hands, and knees.2020-05-1023 min
The Sunday SessionsPray First: Lord, Teach Us To Pray (Part 2)The value of the Lord's Prayer is in using it as a "model" for our own conversations with God: praising Him, asking for His will in our life, requesting what we need, confessing our sins, and receiving forgiveness.2020-05-0329 minThe Sunday SessionsPray First: Lord, Teach Us To Pray (Part 1)The value of the Lord's Prayer is in using it as a "model" for our own conversations with God: praising Him, asking for His will in our life, requesting what we need, confessing our sins, and receiving forgiveness.2020-04-2627 minThe Sunday SessionsPray First: Prayer - What it isn't... What it isGod wants us to develop a prayer life, not just pray more.2020-04-1925 min
The Sunday SessionsRoom For Doubt: Is Jesus Really The Son Of God? (Part 2)Christ's resurrection is the bedrock of Christianity. Because of his resurrection, Jesus is enthroned, and believers are empowered to be Kingdom workers.2020-04-1228 minThe Sunday SessionsRoom For Doubt: Is Jesus really the Son of God? (Part 1)If Jesus is who he claims to be, then as my Creator he rightfully deserves my allegiance, obedience, and worship.2020-04-0525 minThe Sunday SessionsRoom For Doubt: Why Does God Allow Tragedy & Suffering? (Part 2)Even if the very worst thing were to happen today, it's possible, with God, to be confident and at peace with what will come next.2020-03-2930 minThe Sunday SessionsRoom For Doubt: Why Does God Allow Tragedy & Suffering? (Part 1)Even if the very worst thing were to happen today, it's possible, with God, to be confident and at peace with what will come next.2020-03-2025 min
The Sunday SessionsRoom For Doubt: Is The Bible Reliable?We have great reasons to believe that the Bible is reliable and that it presents God's truth with accuracy and authority.2020-03-1535 minThe Sunday SessionsRoom For Doubt: Is Doubt Always Bad? (Part 2)God wants us to use our doubt to grow our faith. When we address our doubts in the right way, we can experience the upside of doubt.2020-03-0836 minThe Sunday SessionsRoom For Doubt: Is Doubt Always Bad? (Part 1)To understand the upside of doubt and to respond more effectively to the potential dangers of doubt that is not addressed.2020-03-0235 min
The Sunday SessionsInvest and InviteInvesting and Inviting should be motivated by compassion, driven by prayer, and accomplished by work.2020-02-2333 minThe Sunday SessionsNehemiah: Rebuilding a Wall, Repairing a NationGoing to the Lord in prayer and meditation will help us approach our mission with a "next to them" attitude and a "mind to work".2020-02-1620 min
The Sunday SessionsStand Firm: God Strengthens MeThe Holy Spirit promises to give us Power, Unity, Supervision, and Holiness; P-U-S-H2020-02-0233 min
The Sunday SessionsStand Firm: God Prays For MeJesus, right now, at this moment, in the midst of your storm, is interceding for you.2020-01-2632 min
The Sunday SessionsStand Firm: God Defines MeYou were created by God, in God's image, for God's glory.2020-01-1932 min
The Sunday SessionsStand Firm: Standing on God's PromisesThe question is not, will God keep his promises, but, will we build our lives upon them?2020-01-1236 min
The Sunday SessionsEverything We NeedPeter reminds us of the 8 things we need for all present life and eternal Godliness.2020-01-0540 min
The Sunday SessionsSongs of Christmas: Simeon's SongUntil we understand the events of Easter, it's impossible to grasp the heart of Christmas.2019-12-2930 min
The Sunday SessionsSongs of Christmas: The Angel's SongThe Angel's Song is a song of praise declaring Jesus as Savior, Messiah, and Lord.2019-12-2225 min
The Sunday SessionsSongs of Christmas: Zechariah's SongZechariah's Song of prasie helps answer the important question of why we need Jesus.2019-12-1529 min
The Sunday SessionsSongs of Christmas: Mary's SongGod is mindful of us, and more mighty than us. The truth that God is both all-caring and all-powerful should make our hearts rejoice!2019-12-0134 min
The Sunday SessionsTableTalk: Learning ContentmentContentment doesn't come naturally. It's learned through a personal and sincere faith in Christ.2019-11-2434 min
The Sunday SessionsServing the Living GodThe message of Eljah is one of hope to anyone who stands to serve the living God.2019-11-1731 min
The Sunday SessionsGenerosity Prinicples: Part 2Christians are called to give generously, cheerfully, and for the Glory of God.2019-11-1033 min
The Sunday SessionsGenerosity Principles Part 1Christians are called to give generously, cheerfully, and for the Glory of God.2019-11-0332 min
The Sunday SessionsContagious GenerosityWe serve a generous God who calls His people to follow His example by leading the way in spreading generosity.2019-11-0136 min
The Sunday SessionsGalatians: Free to ServeThe greatest example of the Spirit-filled life is love for one another. If the world sees Christ in us best as we love and serve one another, we must learn how to love and serve one another well.2019-10-2034 min
The Sunday SessionsGalatians: Free to be LedOur freedom in Christ is not freedom to do whatever we want to do, but rather freedom to do what we ought to do.2019-10-1338 min
The Sunday SessionsGalatians: Free as ChildrenIn moments of insecurity and doubt, we can find strength and comfort in knowing that, if we are followers of Christ, we belong to God and are part of God's family.2019-09-2928 min
The Sunday SessionsGalatians: Freed by FaithGod's delight in you is not based on your performance for Him. Instead, it's based on Christ's work on the cross on our behalf.2019-09-2239 min
The Sunday SessionsGalatians: Freed for a ReasonGod has entrusted us with the gospel and calls us to help others experience forgiveness and faith through Jesus.2019-09-1535 min
The Sunday SessionsGalatians: Freed by the GospelWe are bombarded with many ideas about what it means to be a Christian, but Paul teaches that we become Christians by God's Grace, through faith in Christ.2019-09-0836 min
The Sunday SessionsRecharge Your Parenting: Trust & CorrectAs parents, we're called to trust our children with more responsibility as they grow and to correct without condemning. This is how our heavenly Father parents us.2019-09-0134 min
The Sunday SessionsRecharge Your Parenting: Accept & AffirmAs parents, we're called to accept our child's uniqueness based on who God has created them to be, and to affirm their value apart from performance. This is how God accepts and affirms us.2019-08-2731 min
The Sunday SessionsPrayer - Guest Speaker Ryan RossHow can we grow in our prayer life?2019-08-1839 min
The Sunday SessionsBABEL: My ProfileIf we're not intentional about how we use technology, our relationship with technology can distort our view of who we really are.2019-08-1137 min
The Sunday SessionsBABEL: I Love TechnologyIf technology is such a big part of our lives, how do we relate to it in a healthy and Scriptural way?2019-08-0426 min
The Sunday SessionsGROW: A Healthy ChurchHealthy churches have essential ingredients and give the glory to God.2019-07-2835 min
The Sunday SessionsGROW: Share The NewsIn Christ, we have the opportunity to tell other people about Jesus and what he's done for us. To reach people who don't yet know him, Jesus works through people who already follow him. It's a privilege to share our faith with others.2019-07-2131 min
The Sunday SessionsGROW: Faith-Filled FriendsAll Christians can greatly benefit from the Bible's guidance about friendship. The right kind of friendships can help us grow in our faith journey.2019-07-1543 min
The Sunday SessionsGROW: Dealing with DoubtsIn our relationship with Jesus, doubts and questions are normal - and can help us grow in our faith.2019-07-0929 min
The Sunday SessionsUnlikely StoriesJohn introduces us to Jesus through people who didn't get Jesus.2019-06-3039 min
The Sunday SessionsGROW: Pray OftenPrayer can be daunting for any person in their faith journey. Having a model of prayer from God's Word gives us an idea of how to begin.2019-06-2428 min
The Sunday SessionsGROW: Walking TogetherJesus designs Christian community to benefit all believers.2019-06-1634 min
The Sunday SessionsGROW: Keep ReadingGod's Word is alive and powerful. Reading it regularly is vital for every Christian.2019-06-0930 min
The Sunday SessionsGROW: New CreationsThrough Jesus' grace, he transforms each new Christian into a new creation. Although new Christians may not feel different, God's word promises that Jesus has changed us and has a plan for us.2019-06-0231 min
The Sunday SessionsThe Sent - Guest Speaker Jack SaulsGuest Speaker and Elder Jack Sauls preaches today.2019-05-2128 min
The Sunday SessionsMother's Day - Balancing Work & WorshipHave we become so busy doing things for God that we forget to spend time with God?2019-05-1226 min
The Sunday SessionsTableTalk: AngerIf being quick to listen is the start of healthy family communication and being slow to speak is what sustains healthy family communication, then being slow to anger is what keeps the door open for healthy family communication.2019-05-0530 min
The Sunday SessionsLook Again: Mission - God SendsMission is not something the bible merely speaks about- mission is what the bible is about. Our Mission as a church is to make disciples.2019-04-2935 min
The Sunday SessionsLook Again: Restoration - God RestoresBlood reminds us of the limitless love that comes from our limitless God.2019-04-2427 min
The Sunday SessionsLook Again: Presence - God Is With UsGod is present in the storms of life because of what Jesus experienced on Good Friday.2019-04-2320 min
The Sunday SessionsGone Fishing: Uniquely MadeToday, Craig talks about how we're uniquely created by God to influence and invite others to Christ and his Church.2018-10-1636 min