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Central LutheranHow Do I Find Contentment? | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis Financial contentment feels impossible to come by. For good reason. Everywhere we turn we are being sold the idea that if you just had this one more thing, life would be grand. What if God has given us the antidote to our financial discontent? That’s the question we will wrestle with in week for of our Good Life series. Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2025-03-3021 minCentral LutheranHow Do You Thrive at Relationships? | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis There are winners and losers, and all our lives we're taught to "win at all costs." The problem is, when it comes to relationships, when one wins, often both of us lose.In the gospel of Luke, Jesus tells of a son, like many family squabbles, he’s fed up with his dad and living at home. So he asks his father for his inheritance. Before long, he squanders it recklessly and is forced to work as a hired hand for a pig farmer. He won at home, but did anyone really win? He wa...2025-03-0921 min
Central LutheranHow Do You Persevere Through Pain | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis If you lead anyone or anything in your life, you will experience pain. Passion is what gets you to persevere through that inevitable pain, but patient endurance is what keeps you going beyond that pain. In this week’s message, Pastor Aaron teaches on how, with Jesus, we can persevere in life, in pain, in relationships — in anything that feels hard, with patient endurance.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2025-02-2328 minCentral LutheranWe Weren’t Meant To Do Life Alone | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis In our Here & Now series, we’ve been talking about focusing our eyes on Jesus as we run the race of life. Running the race of life isn’t a singular activity, though, it’s something we need others doing alongside us. All of Heaven is cheering for you in life, but Heaven is not enough — we need the Spirit inside of us, and people beside us. So, listen to this message as Pastor Aaron teaches about the need and importance of community, instead of comparison, in our lives.2025-02-1629 minCentral LutheranHow Do We Focus in an Age of Distractions | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis What distracts you from running the race marked out for you? In the first message in our new series called Here and Now, Pastor Aaron teaches how to stay focused on your purpose in a world full of distractions. It's never too late to get centered on your purpose with God.://Turn Your Eyes Upon JesusSocials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2025-02-0932 min
Central LutheranWork Through Worry | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis We all struggle with worry to some degree or another. And if we could choose to not worry we would. Good news, Jesus offers us a way THROUGH our worry. In week four of our CRAFTED series, pastor Aaron reminds us of what Paul says in Philippians 4: that Jesus invites us to cast our anxieties on HIM and in return, receive His peace.It really is the only way that we can allow God to form Christ in us. Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbia2025-01-2630 minCentral LutheranWe Reflect God’s Image to The World | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis When you are at home, at work, at school, with friends – you are reflecting the image of God in who you are and how you act, and ultimately giving Him glory.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2025-01-1933 minCentral LutheranWe Are Crafted For Community | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis We all want to progress in life, to grow and take steps forwards, and see progress. But life is tough, we stumble on the journey of life, we fall back and we fall short. Maybe we weren’t meant to do life on our own? In week two of our CRAFTED series, Pastor Aaron unpacks the power of community and its ability to craft us for the better. Together we’ll unpack another aspect of sanctification, and how we can learn from the life of Jesus.Socia...2025-01-1219 min
The Daily SliceDaily Slice for Thursday, January 09, 2025Pennington County Commission Approves $18K Raise for State's Attorney Lara Roetzel, Despite OppositionFormer Alderman Aaron Jordan Appointed as New City Administrator for SturgisFirefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhatMore than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials sayUnited Airlines Finds Loose Bolts on Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes Amid FAA-Mandated InspectionsNASA's Artemis Moon Mission Faces Delay to 2025; Astrobotic Halts Lunar Lander AttemptIRS to Begin Accepting 2023 Tax Returns on January 29Weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0905 minCentral LutheranYou Are God's Masterpiece | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis When Michelangelo sculpted the "David" statue out of a block of marble, he said, "It's simple, I just removed everything that is not David." That is how the skilled artist, God, works the process of sanctification in our own lives – with a steady, patient chisel – not a destructive hammer.Join us as we begin a new series called "Crafted". In our first week Pastor Aaron unpacks the art of sanctification in the life of a follower of Jesus and how it starts with the practice of solitude.So...2025-01-0528 min
Central LutheranWhere is God leading Central in 2025? | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis Pastor Aaron sits down with three retired pastors to talk about the church of the past, the church of today, and what their hopes and dreams are for the future of Gods church. Happy new year.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-12-2940 min
Central LutheranHow Can We Stay Ready For What’s Really Important? | Worthy | Aaron Sturgis When we pray, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done” we are literally praying for an interruption. Most of the time when God wants to do something significant in our lives, it shows up as an interruption. While we can’t plan for those interruptions, we can plan on them and prepare for them. Let’s stay ready.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-12-1528 minCentral LutheranHe Is Worthy of Your Waiting? | Worthy | Aaron Sturgis Ever feel alone in your waiting? Ever feel like you are the only one who is waiting for something? We feel intense discomfort in waiting. In week two of our Worthy series we will talk about how, as followers of Jesus, waiting is never wasted time. Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-12-0926 minCentral LutheranWhere Is God In Our Waiting? | Worthy | Aaron Sturgis This time of year is stressful. Amen? Think about how we spend our days this time of year? We’re running to buy presents. There are lights to be hung. Baking to be done. We’re running to holiday concerts. Running to holiday tournaments. Running to holiday parties. Don’t forget the Elf on the Shelf. There’s that strand of lights on the house that won’t stop blinking. As your credit cards heat up your blood pressure heats up. It’s a season where there’s never enough time, never enough energy and never enough money to get it all done...2024-12-0122 min
Central LutheranIs There Such Thing As The Perfect Family | We've Got Issues | Aaron Sturgis Many people walk into our church and think: They’ve got it all together. The truth is - nothing could be further from the truth. If there’s one rule at our church it’s this: There are no perfect people and no perfect families here. And, it’s when things happen in our families - when our lives and families are disrupted - that many of us wonder: Where are you God? Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.c...2024-11-1721 minCentral LutheranWhat Matters Most? | We've Got Issues | Aaron Sturgis In week one of our brand new series, We’ve Got Issues, Pastor Aaron reminds us that family is a gift from God, because family is where God intends us to feel the security of love, whatever might come our family’s way.But we always had that question in the back of our minds: Are we doing this right? Are we doing this family thing right? We want to be sure. We want to knock parenting and being a family out of the park! And, just when we think we might be doing it ri...2024-11-1022 min
Central LutheranWhat Legacy Will You Leave? | Heart of Gold | Aaron Sturgis Ever wondered about what you’ll be remembered for? Curious about the brand you’ve built with those closest to you? Are you known as someone who is kind or generous? As we wrap up our series, Hear of Gold, Pastor Aaron teaches us that our lives will not be remembered for what we store up, but what we pour out for God and for others.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-10-2732 minCentral LutheranHow Do I Avoid Comparison | Heart of Gold | Aaron Sturgis Does scrolling through social media leave you feeling empty? Does the promise of that next car, gadget, outfit never quite deliver the fulfillment you hoped? Ever find yourself wishing the grass was greener on your side of the fence? We all feel the pull of comparison, the desire to weigh-up our success and happiness against that of others. What if the answer to this deep ache was actually unlocked through generosity? Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-10-1335 minCentral LutheranHow Do I Grow In Generosity? | Heart of Gold | Aaron Sturgis In this HEART OF GOLD series, we'll discover that generosity is at the very core of our faith. Jesus gave everything for us, so in turn, we want to give our all. We want to demonstrate His goodness in our lives, as an act of worship to Him and to be of service to those around us.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-10-0626 min
Central LutheranWhat Are The Idols In Your Life | First Things First | Aaron Sturgis As we wrap up our series, First Things First, we are going to look at the idols of in our lives. Why? Because we can’t worship two of anything. Invisible in our lives idols over promise and under deliver. The enemy wants us enslaved to anything other than the freedom that Jesus brings. We can find freedom for our hearts and our lives through our trust and our faith in Him. You have a Father in Heaven who unconditionally loves you, and if you put Him first in your...2024-09-2929 minCentral LutheranWhat Do You Worship | First Things First | Aaron Sturgis We talked about priorities and values in our life. But what about the things that we worship? Right or wrong, we all worship something or someone. In this message, Pastor Aaron helps us to see how somethings in our lives that were once good things…can become bad things because they have replaced the Jesus on the thrones of our heard. So how can find rest in worshiping the only one who will fulfill our longings….Jesus? Can’t wait to worship with all of you!Socials:2024-09-2230 minCentral LutheranWhat Do We Value? | First Things First | Aaron Sturgis What is the most important thing in life? Fortune, family, fame, position, power? What do we do when the things we value are threatened, removed, or fade away? We cannot choose our circumstances, or determine our journey through life, but we can choose what gets priority in our lives. The way we spend our money, use our time and order our priorities demonstrate what we really value. To determine the values of Heaven, we look to the example of Jesus. When we seek God first, we align our values wi...2024-09-1527 minCentral LutheranHow Do I Deal With Worry And Fear? | First Things First | Aaron Sturgis We all want order in our lives, we chase after control. Often our list of concerns and cares become deep-seated worries that dominate our thoughts.What if there was a way to convert fear into faith? Together we’ll learn that we can trade anxiety and anguish for a calm and carefree life. In seeking one thing, everything else falls into place, fixing our eyes on that which endures - putting the First Things First.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.co...2024-09-0831 min
Central LutheranHow Good Is Good Enough | In A Perfect World | Aaron Sturgis When it comes to our relationship with God, we all wonder: "Have I done enough? Is my life clean and tidy enough? What’s enough for God?" And yet, because we're human, we continue hurting the people we love. There's a dilemma and we get stuck. What would it look like to measure our lives by God’s undeserved goodness to us rather than by the “good” we try to do?Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centr...2024-08-2519 minCentral LutheranAm I Good Enough for Heaven? | In A Perfect World | Aaron Sturgis Most Americans believe in heaven or some sort of afterlife. And, if we’re honest, most of us believe we're going there. Our confidence is fueled by the belief that good people go to heaven….so we should all be good, don’t do the wrong stuff, and just try to live the “right” kind of life.This all sounds nice on the surface – but when we hear what Jesus actually had to say, there’s a problem with the traditional logic around heaven and hell. It's a tough topic for some, but join Pastor Aaron a...2024-08-1826 min
Flap N your GumsFlap N your Gums with Vinny & Hessey Ep62Todays episode we have guest. He's and Entrepreneur and a musician and the owner of Murphy's Guitars. He builds and also repairs them. So we sit down with him and talk about his life and what got him to this point in it . talking about his gigs/shows that he has played in, like Sturgis 75th motorcycle rally, also at the Whiskey A GoGo Hollywood CA. Talk about his hockey career. How he got into it, how he got into music. Hit him up about his greatest hits. Look him up on Spotify under Leopard Skin Zebras, Canyonlands. Also...2024-08-141h 10Central LutheranWe’re All A Mess| In A Perfect World | Aaron Sturgis Do you ever feel like a hot mess some days? You know, when life is out of control, but you kept things looking picture perfect on the outside? There's good news - as followers of Jesus, perfection is never meant to be the goal! In fact, church is actually the one place where your messes are not only welcome, but expected. Join us as pastor Aaron begins a brand new series focusing on what it looks like to live an imperfect life in a picture perfect kind of world. So...2024-08-1123 min
Central LutheranIt’s Only The Beginning…| King of Hearts | Aaron Sturgis Jesus came to earth to transform our lives. He came for everyone — there’s nothing that we’ve done that could keep us from God’s grace through Jesus. Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried and raise from the dead — that’s Good News that gives us hope, both now and forever! As we wrap up our King of Hearts series, Pastor Aaron tells us that even though the resurrection is the end of Mark, it’s actually just the beginning.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centralluth...2024-07-2817 minCentral LutheranHow Do I Live When Life Is Going Great? | King of Hearts | Aaron Sturgis "At your highest moment, be careful, that’s when the devil comes for you.” Denzel Washington. Sometimes, it's easier to depend on God when life is difficult. But what about when life is going great? Pastor Aaron discusses how to handle the mountains in life in this week's message in tour King of Hearts series. Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-07-1426 minCentral LutheranDoes My Private Life Match My Public Life? | Central Lutheran Church | Aaron Sturgis The way we treat people is a reflection of our regard for them. Our goal should be to love others generously, not for appearances or to earn admiration, but because our actions reveal Jesus to those around us. Pastor Aaron discusses how to ensure that our private behavior aligns with our public image.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-07-0732 minCentral LutheranWelcome Home | King of Hearts | Aaron Sturgis God sees you. Don’t be afraid, just believe. In week 5 of King of Hearts, we discuss a couple of miracles of faith in Mark 5 and realize the power our faith can have in our current, daily lives.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-06-3030 minCentral LutheranHow Do I Serve Like Jesus | King of Hearts | Aaron Sturgis Many people hesitate to follow Jesus not because of Him, but because of how they've been treated by His followers. In week 3 of our King of Hearts series Aaron discusses how we can positively impact others' perceptions of Jesus by serving them with kindness and compassion.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-06-1627 minCentral LutheranServe Like Jesus | King of Hearts | Aaron Sturgis Jesus turned greatness upside down by serving first. In this new series, Pastor Aaron Sturgis is going through the book of Mark to show how Jesus is the King of Hearts. Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-06-0925 minCentral LutheranWhy Read The Bible? | King of Hearts | Aaron Sturgis This week we begin our new series, King of Hearts. Pastor Aaron starts by comparing the Bible to a compass because that's what it is... it's a tool that always points us to Jesus. But we also read the Bible because God is in it and God uses the Bible to change us.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-06-0222 min
Central LutheranThe Power Of An Invitation | Find & Follow | Aaron Sturgis This series has been a great series….find and follow. Why? Because it is something that we are passionate about. It's our mission…as a church…we believe that we exist to help people find and follow Jesus. That is our mission. That is what we get to be a part of together. I'm so grateful that I get to serve alongside you and that together we get to fulfill and go about that mission. So over the course of these five weeks, if you're brand new, if you're just jumping in with us, it's bee...2024-05-1922 minCentral LutheranMake Disciples | Find & Follow | Aaron Sturgis If we are called to love God and love others, what does that really mean? The word discipleship seems mystical, but it really means just that. Being a disciple starts with an invitation, grows into transformation and spreads into replication.In the second week of Find & Follow, Pastor Aaron unpacks how we learn and implement discipleship into our own lives, and truly live out Jesus' last command, first. And when we live in a relationship with Him, our lives are then transformed from the inside out.Socials:w...2024-04-2831 minCentral LutheranTeach Them to Obey | Find & Follow | Aaron Sturgis So many of us are fans of Jesus. We watch from afar, admiring Him and His people, but never actually following Him or telling others about Him. It takes a lifetime to learn how to live and obey Jesus fully, but it only takes a moment to experience new life, get a new heart, and for your desires, and affections to change in a moment of surrender.Learn what it means and looks like to trust Jesus fully, and to be a follower of Jesus Christ.Socials:...2024-04-2129 min
Central LutheranThe Influential Church || Aaron Sturgis || Central Lutheran Church Many people have opinions about what makes a church influential, but God’s way of influence isn’t like the world’s version, or even the version of influence we’ve deemed as important in modern-day Christianity.As we continue in our series called, Influencers, Pastor Aaron unpacks how we can continue to be an influential church and influential people, based on the way the early church was influential for the Gospel.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church2024-04-1423 minCentral LutheranWho’s Influencing You? || Aaron Sturgis || Central Lutheran Church It's easy to look at people in popular culture who have influenced us. From Hollywood actors to rockstars to YouTubers, there's no shortage. But have you ever thought about Christians as influencers? Believe it or not, without influencers, there is no Christianity. God designed faith in such a way that the future of faith actually depends on the influence of Jesus’ followers. Join us!Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-04-0719 min
Sturgis Kitchen TableS4:E5 - A Roundtable Discussion with Francie Ruebel-Alberts, Aaron Jordan, and Kevin Forrester about the Form of Government Ballot QuestionIn this episode, Eric Davis sits down with Francie Ruebel-Alberts, Aaron Jordan, and Kevin Forrester for a long-form discussion on the form of government ballot question the voters of Sturgis will decide at this Tuesday's municipal election. We begin with a brief and broad overview of municipal government, the nature of its corporate structure, and the division of the legislative and executive branches and how state law permits the executive function to vested in either an elected mayor or an appointed city manager. Then, with the benefit of that foundation, we turn to our roundtable discussion. We hope our...2024-04-061h 21
Central LutheranGood News || Aaron Sturgis || Easter at Central There is so much bad news in our world. It’s easy to get caught up in the pain and suffering that bombards social media, new channels and our lives. Jesus came to earth to transform our lives. He came for everyone — there’s nothing that we’ve done that could keep us from God’s grace through Jesus. Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried and raised from the dead — that’s Good News that gives us hope, both now and forever!Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbi...2024-03-3140 min
Central LutheranPalm Sunday | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. It begins with Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where people shout and cheer as they acknowledge Jesus as King of Kings. However, He was not the messiah they were expecting...Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-03-2426 min
Central LutheranWhen There’s Too Much Hurt | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church We all have hurts. Maybe something happened to you, someone did something to you or said something about you – or maybe you made that big mistake, and you don’t know how to talk about it. Have you ever experienced this?This weekend, we’re continuing our series, Rising Waters, Steady Faith, by having an honest conversation about the ways we get hurt, and we'll share a really practical way God invites us to work through our wounds.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/ce...2024-03-1019 min
The No Eye Deer PodcastHow To Fix Hunting In Wisconsin With Patrick DurkinJoin us for an insightful conversation with Patrick Durkin, an award-winning outdoor writer. He is an Outdoor writer/editor and regular contributor to Meat Eater, weekly columnist for 8 Wisconsin newspapers, regular contributor to American Hunter magazine, and former editor of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine. We talk about the world of deer hunting in Wisconsin, addressing the challenges posed by the increasing presence of predators and wolves. Patrick shares his extensive knowledge on the delicate ecosystem balance, offering unique perspectives on the interactions between hunters, prey, and predators. He also gives us a history lesson in deer hunting in the...2024-03-051h 19Central LutheranWhat Do I Do When I'm Too Anxious? | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church We all need the reminder that it's OK to not be OK. But both God and your community want you to find healing and wholeness. This week we’re going to talk about something 70% of teenagers say is either a problem for them or a close friend -- anxiety. When you feel too anxious, there is a way forward.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-03-0323 minCentral LutheranWhen Life's Too Much | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Far too many of us live lives that are constantly busy, stressed out, and distracted. Life just seems too much. It feels like life isn’t turning out the way we had planned life to be. It leaves us feeling like you’re treading water, but never seem to be able to keep up or stay afloat.We are launching our new series during the season of Lent called, Rising Waters. This first week we are talking about when life’s just too much. Join us!So...2024-02-1821 min
Central LutheranYou Become What You Worship | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church We are all worshipers of someone or something, whether we believe in Jesus or not. We give value and attention to people and temporary things because we long for something bigger than ourselves to fulfill our needs and desires.While some of these things may be good, they can become idols in our lives, because any created thing we worship, other than the Creator Himself, is idolatry. In this message, Pastor Aaron helps us unpack the meaning of idols and worship, and how we can find rest in worshiping the only one who will...2024-02-1130 min
Central LutheranNight of Prayer | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church God means for the church to be a place of transformation as people encounter His love and form a relationship with Jesus. One crucial piece of transformation occurs in our relationship with God when we become honest with Him in prayer."I sometimes get frustrated by the state of the world; I look at all the brokenness around me, the constant news cycle of gloom and despair. Verses 7-9 of Isaiah 33 are a reality to many people in many places. At times, I feel despair, which in and of itself is not wrong, and...2024-02-0455 min
Central LutheranWhat about Heaven & Hell? | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church We all have ideas about what heaven and hell look like. You may even have ideas about who’s going to one and who’s going to the other. It will likely surprise you to find out what Jesus believed and taught about all this, and what the Biblical authors wrote about it. Join us for worship!Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-01-2823 minCentral LutheranIs Church and the Bible Necessary? | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Many of us have wondered at some point or another... "Can I believe in God, but not attend church? Isn’t just being a good person all that really matters? And what about the Bible - what do I do when it's confusing or makes me uncomfortable?"One approach is to cancel the church or the Bible all together. Another approach is to take a closer look at the role of the church which connects us to one another and the way the Bible informs us and gives witness to the larger story of Go...2024-01-2129 minCentral LutheranDo All Religions Lead to the Same God? | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church At one time or another, you’ve wondered: There are over 4,000 religions in the world — could it be that all of them point to the same God? In this world of extremes, it seems as though we default to one way of relating to other religions:"We" are right, and "they" are wrong.But what vision might God have for all of us, living together in this great big world? Let's wonder about this together in worship. Join us!Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww...2024-01-1426 minCentral LutheranAm I Enough For God? | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Do you ever find yourself asking, "Am I enough for God?" Maybe you've felt like when your life has accumulated enough value for God, then God will actually love you. But - there’s the way our love works and then there’s the way God’s love works. And sometimes we get the two mixed up. Let's dive in to this commonly felt question together!Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2024-01-0726 min
Central LutheranCHRISTMAS AT CENTRAL | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Merry Christmas! We are so excited to celebrate with you. This year we invite you to imagine — if God could do the unexpected by sending his son to the world as a baby who would save the world, just imagine what God could do for you today. Let us know where you're watching from in the comments, and be sure to like & subscribe to stay updated with the latest from Central!Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/2023-12-2430 minCentral LutheranCHRISTMAS AT CENTRAL | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Merry Christmas! We are so excited to celebrate with you. This year we invite you to imagine — if God could do the unexpected by sending his son to the world as a baby who would save the world, just imagine what God could do for you today. Let us know where you're watching from in the comments, and be sure to like & subscribe to stay updated with the latest from Central!Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/2023-12-241h 03The No Eye Deer PodcastTalking Hunting and Green Bay Packers With Dan Kasper | No Eye Deer PodcastAaron and Adam talks with Dan Kasper from the Mancave Podcast and sports radio 105.1 . Topics discussed: Wrap up of the 2023 gun deer season, early ice fishing, Christmas gifts for the wives, cougar killed by Wisconsin bow hunter, poacher gets an unusual sentence, Green Bay Packers, Aaron knows shit about football, couch coaching, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin hunting traditions, the state of hunting in Wisconsin, passing the passion of hunting down to the next generation, the loss of defining traditions in hunting, the best damn can kooler on the market, Backyard Dreams, and so much...2023-12-131h 09Central LutheranHow To Deal With Those Different From Me | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Likely, you are making plans to gather with your family for Christmas. And when you get together, there will be……your family, and then there will be the in-laws.…some parents in your family who are strict disciplinarians, while others who prefer “free range” parenting.…likely, there will be a mixture of big city folk and maybe some “hicks from the sticks.”…I’m guessing you will have at least one conservative and at least one liberal at Christmas dinner.…some guests will be thrilled to attend Christmas Eve w...2023-12-1023 minCentral LutheranIs my life too messy for God? | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Is your family story a little messy?Maybe there's divorce or alcoholism, tensions with extended family, or stresses and strains you've been avoiding for years.I get it. My story is messy too. Well guess what?The story of the first Christmas is the story of the messiest family we could imagine! Think about the story we tell. It's about...An unmarried teenager gets pregnant in an ultra-conservative culture.Her fiancé's not the father, so he's r...2023-12-0323 minCentral LutheranThe Christmas Story Makes Room For Doubt | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church It’s time to get ready for Christmas!It’s time to make your list and check them twice. Time to trim the tree and hang the stockings. Time for eggnog and ugly Christmas sweaters,Chevy Chase and Christmas Vacation.Let’s go!We’re going to get ready for Christmas by looking at the characters in the Christmas story and asking: What are they doing there? You see, to the ancient people of the Bible, none...2023-11-2618 minThe No Eye Deer PodcastIce Fishing Rods with Joe Swanson and Gold Standard Ice Fishing Rods | PODCAST Ep. 008Join us on an exhilarating journey through the great outdoors as we delve into the heart of adventure, with tales of summer van life trips, the thrill of bow hunting, the excitement of gun deer season, and the art of crafting the perfect menu for deer camp. We're also delving into the intricate strategies of hunting the rut, the most exciting time of year for hunters.In this episode, we have a special guest, Joe Swanson from Gold Standard Outdoors, renowned for his mastery in crafting both ice fishing and open water rods. He shares his expertise...2023-11-0727 min
Central LutheranHow do I invite someone to church? | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church If the church’s mission is to “Help all people find and follow Jesus,” how do we actually invite someone on that journey with us? Believe it or not, the story of Jesus shows that when we bear some burdens and break some rules, it's easier than we might think. Join us! Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2023-10-2927 minCentral LutheranHow Do I Lead | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church People who “go to church” say things like… “Are we going to church?” as if church is a building. “You’ve got to join our church!” as if church is a club. “We’re going to be late for church!” as if church is an event. If Central is your church home, you know that church is so much more than this! We are the church when we serve record numbers of kids and students this year. We are the church when we fill bags of food to combat food...2023-10-2224 min
Central LutheranHow Do I Live A More Selfless Life? | Aaron Sturgis How do we choose a life that's less about ourselves and more about others? How do we choose God's way over our own preference? Are you waiting until you've got your life sorted to take a step in the right direction? Do you live with fear and anxiety over protecting what's yours? You're not alone! Pastor Aaron finishes up our series unpacking the most famous prayer; specifically the relevance of 'For thine is the Kingdom the Power and the Glory, forever'. Lean in and find deep truth as we unpack The Lords Prayer.Socials:2023-10-1536 minCentral LutheranWhy Am I Tempted To Do The WRONG Thing? | Aaron Sturgis Do you ever make a decision, even though you know it's not the right thing to do? Do you have regrets or moments you wish you could take back? What's that one thing that you swear you won't go back to, but find yourself being tempted by over and over?You're not alone! Every single person suffered with these same questions. In this message, Pastor Aaron Sturgis continues our series unpacking the most famous prayer; specifically the relevance of 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one'. Lean in and find deep truth as we...2023-10-0830 minCentral LutheranThe Lord's Prayer Week 4 | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Ever feel like someone let you down or did you wrong? Have you ever caused someone else pain, intentionally or unintentionally? Does your future feel tarnished by what happened in your past or present? Pastor Aaron continues this series unpacking the most famous prayer; specifically the relevance of “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those that sin against us” Lean in and find deep truth as we unpack; The Lords Prayer.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2023-10-0125 minCentral LutheranThe Lord's Prayer Week 2 | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Ever feel like life is a rollercoaster and you're simply holding on for dear life? Are you in a period of waiting or anxiety, wishing you could impact the outcome? If you love to be in control and are constantly straining to keep everything perfect, this message might just be for you! Pastor Aaron continues this series unpacking the most famous prayer; specifically the relevance of 'Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.' Lean in and find deep truth as we unpack; The Lords Prayer.Socials:2023-09-1728 minCentral LutheranThe Lord's Prayer Week 1 | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Whether you consider yourself a Christ-follower or not, you've probably considered prayer at one time or another. If you've ever considered HOW to pray, you'll be pleased to know you're in good company. Even those closest to Jesus had the same question. The Lord's Prayer begins 'Our Father' - but how can the creator of the universe, the all knowing, omnipotent, omnipresent Supreme Being care for each and every one of us? Pastor Aaron helps us explore this, the most famous of prayers, and learn how even the first line holds deep truth for us all today.2023-09-1026 min
Central LutheranEmotions Week 2 | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church This week's question, "What do I do when I'm anxious?" is one we all relate to. The statistics show us that half our population struggles with anxiety. So, what do we do when we are anxious? What did Jesus do when He was anxious? In week two of our Emotions series, Pastor Aaron teaches us how Jesus' response to anxiety gives us a road map to follow in the anxiety we experience.Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church 2023-09-0325 minCentral LutheranEmotions Week 1 | Aaron Sturgis | Central Lutheran Church Do you realize that in the Gospels, Jesus felt 39 different emotions? The Bible shows examples of Jesus' love, compassion, righteous anger, sadness, and more. In the message this week, Pastor Aaron helps us realize the importance of feeling our emotions and learning to trust that God cares for us in all our shame, disappointment, wonder, awe, disgust, despair, contentment, boredom, unsettledness, anxiousness, stress, and feelings of grief. We tend to armor up, minimize how we feel, or maximize our feelings in a way that does not benefit us and those we interact with. What if we were honest about...2023-08-2722 minThe No Eye Deer PodcastHooked & Hilarious: Bimbo Gifford's Fishing Tales with the Bimbo Skunk Lure PODCAST Ep. 007Welcome to the latest episode of the No Eye Deer podcast, where we catch you up on all the thrilling adventures we've been up to and share some exciting plans for our channel. You won't believe the unbelievable stories we've gathered! First up, we dive into a jaw-dropping incident where a mother and son duo managed to poach not just one, but two adorable cub bears. The tale is as shocking as it is heartbreaking, leaving us questioning the boundaries of human actions. On a different note, we discuss a controversial plan by a state to eliminate 700 wolves. The...2023-07-0643 min
Central LutheranBaggage Week 4 | Unfulfilled Expectations | Aaron Sturgis Do you look at your life and think, this is not where I expected to be at this point in my lifetime? I thought by now I would be at this place in my career or driving this kind of car. In fact, the home that I am living in is not the home that I expected to be in this season of my life. Unfulfilled expectations…expectations we have placed on ourselves or expectations that have been placed on us by other people…it causes baggage. If if we are not careful, this baggage will hold us back and...2023-05-2819 minCentral LutheranBaggage Week 3 | What Do I See In The Mirror? | Aaron Sturgis Today is week three of our Baggage series. A series in which we are talking about the baggage that we carry around that God never intended for us to carry.And today's baggage is this, and unhealthy view of yourself. This one hits close to home for many of us, in fact all of us. It's probably the one thing that connects all of us and that is how we look at ourselves, how we view ourselves... or don't love ourselves for that matter.So the question is, what...2023-05-2123 min
Central LutheranIf God is Love - Week 1 Pastor Aaron Sturgis shares in week one of 'If God is Love.' 2023-04-1625 minThe No Eye Deer PodcastIt's A Wrap: Bow & Gun Season And Looking To The Hard Water PODCAST Ep. 006The No Eye Deer boys sit down and talk to author and avid outdoorsman Joe Lilek and the king of B.S., Nic Kellen.Topics discussed: Hunt of a lifetime t-shirts, Michigan poacher caught with 9 bucks,The day 85 duck hunters died, children books geared for the outdoors, Being raised with no running water, You don't have to pee outdoors, Skinning squirrels, hunting for meat, living off the land, Trout season, Trout fishing in the Northwoods, A bow season with two missed bucks, Gun deer season, hunt vs drinking, What was Adam thinking, Hunting on the gulf course...2022-12-071h 41
Wrestling AroundWCW Road Wild '97Ross, Lew and Aaron don their leather and head to Sturgis '97 for WCW Road Wild! Hollywood Hogan looks to regain his WCW Championship from Lex Luger in the main event, preceded by Michael Buffer in a questionable hat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-231h 42The No Eye Deer PodcastRifles and Calibers and Grain Oh My! Best All Around Caliber PODCAST Ep. 005The No Eye Deer boys sit down with a friend and long time hunting enthusiast, Luke Barth and talk all things rifles. Topics discussed: Andrew Clyde's Return Bill, Methed ed up poacher shoots friends, trail cams, Elk River and UWEC, MN hunting and being raised to value family and hunting, first gun/rifle used, Alaska, Don't ask dumb questions, The evolution of the rifle industry, Most sought after rifle, Rem .700, .416 Rigby, What makes a caliber, Grians of Bullets, Ballistic punch, Best Elk Caliber, Most important thing to invest in in your gu, Best caliber for first time...2022-09-161h 06
The No Eye Deer PodcastDNR Citations, State of Hunting in Wisconsin, Hunt of A Lifetime Fundraiser PODCAST Ep. 004The No Eye Deer boys sit down with iconic Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden, Jeremy Perry to talk about hunting, angling, tapping and all things outdoors. But they also launch a really cool initiative to raise awareness and support for a hunting program that they believe in. Topics discussed: Wisconsin outdoors, Rusk County, Life in the Northwoods, State of Hunting, Wisconsin Youth Hunting Numbers, What's Happening at the DNR level, relationship between hunters and anglers and trappers and the DNR, Hunt Of A Lifetime, Shooting rifles for Handicapped hunters, How you can help support Hunt of A Lifetime.2022-07-1247 minThe No Eye Deer PodcastEp. 003 How To Pick Out Your Next Grill, Smoker, or ComboThe No Eye Deer boys sit down with Chippewa Valley BBQ legend, Jimmy Maier, to sort out your options for grills and smokers for this summer. So if you’re in the market for a new grill/smoker this spring, be sure to check out the episode first before you buy!.Topics discussed: Jimmy the BBQ legend, Maple syrup finale, Biden's 30x30 legislation; Dumbest Poachers of 2021; Buying a grill or smoker? Where to start, Time & Temp, How much work do your want to do, Going to have to play with your grill, gas, charcoal, electric, smoker, combo, pe...2022-04-111h 21
The No Eye Deer PodcastEp. 002 Wad Wizzard and Turkey HuntingThe No Eye Deer boys sit down and talk with Mike Hoepner, founder of the Eau Claire Goose Posse to talk turkey hunting and the best shotguns for taking down that tom. Topics discussed: Goose hunting and just missing the X; what the hell is going on with this years maple syrup season; Aaron’s insight into what makes sap run; Goose sticks are freaking tasty; son started trap shoopting; fisherman is busted for exceeding his walleye bag limit and serving the fillets during Viking games at his house; West Virginia’s largest buck harvested in 2021 was poac...2022-03-281h 07The No Eye Deer PodcastEp. 002 Wad Wizzard and Turkey HuntingThe No Eye Deer boys sit down and talk with Mike Hoepner, founder of the Eau Claire Goose Posse to talk turkey hunting and the best shotguns for taking down that tom. Topics discussed: Goose hunting and just missing the X; what the hell is going on with this years maple syrup season; Aaron’s insight into what makes sap run; Goose sticks are freaking tasty; son started trap shoopting; fisherman is busted for exceeding his walleye bag limit and serving the fillets during Viking games at his house; West Virginia’s largest buck harvested in 2021 was poac...2022-03-2800 minThe No Eye Deer PodcastEp. 001 Bros, Sap, and White ClawAaron and Adam make it happen and at the one year mark of the No Eye Deer channel they launch the podcast.Topics discussed: YouTube and the No Eye Deer channel; what's behind the podcast; rancher busted selling venison jerky as beef; don't piss off your girlfriends; historic gun law potentially going into law; coyote hunting; crow hunting; ice fishing; maple syrup season right around the corner; Wisconsin weather; new evaporator for the guys that their wives don't know they purchased; black dog flooring and lumber; Search and Recovery Engineering;Connect with Aaron, Adam and...2022-02-2142 min
The Load Out Music PodcastSeason 2, Episode 5: Rev. Peyton and his Big Damn BandJosh Peyton was a high school homecoming king, wears only sleeveless shirts, is a Kentucky Colonel, an ordained minister, once worked as a hotel desk-clerk, has arms like tree trunks, and leads a band that plays 250 dates-a-year when not locked down during pandemics. A man with all of this girth needs something, well, girthy. He needs something big. So that’s what Peyton did in forming and driving The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. Veteran road warriors, the Indiana-based Big Damn Band is a rather accomplished country-blues act with 10 albums and one EP to their credit. They...2021-06-2152 min
StarShipSofaStarShipSofa No 654 Aaron MoskalikMain Fiction: Elysium Fields by Aaron MoskalikThis story is original to StarShipSofa.Aaron Moskalik starts his day writing speculative fiction in Southfield, Michigan before swiveling his chair to his Work From Home station. He has published stories in Nature and Perihelion Science Fiction, among others. To view all his published works, visit aaronmoskalik.com.Narrated by Anthony Babington.Anthony Babington is an aspiring voice actor, who looks just slightly off from how he sounds. From his secret volcano lair in Minnesota he narrates podcasts, and leases his soul to corporate...2021-02-1755 min
StarShipSofaStarShipSofa No 588 Aaron EmmelMain Fiction: "The Engineers of Abundance" by Aaron EmmelThis story was first published in Empyreome (October 1, 2018).Aaron Emmel ’s stories have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. Thanks to the patience of his wonderful wife, and despite the impatience of his wonderful children, Aaron also writes essays, graphic novels, and interactive fiction. Find him online at aaronemmel.com.Narrated by: Anthony BabingtonAnthony Babington is an aspiring voice actor, who looks just slightly off from how he sounds. From his secret volcano lair in Minnesota he narrates podcasts, and leases his sou...2019-05-151h 01
StarShipSofaStarShipSofa No 588 Aaron EmmelMain Fiction: "The Engineers of Abundance" by Aaron Emmel
This story was first published in Empyreome (October 1, 2018).
Aaron Emmel ’s stories have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. Thanks to the patience of his wonderful wife, and despite the impatience of his wonderful children, Aaron also writes essays, graphic novels, and interactive fiction. Find him online at aaronemmel.com.
Narrated by: Anthony Babington
Anthony Babington is an aspiring voice actor, who looks just slightly off from how he sounds. From his secret volcano lair in Minnesota he narrates podcasts, and leases his soul to corporate America. He has previously recorded for Far...2019-05-151h 02
FRESH CLEAN NEWFresh|Clean|New #seven "The infamous buddhasandwich"This week I am joined by Aaron "buddhasandwich" Labree2019-05-1300 min
Black Hills Race TalkBlack Hills Race Talk Episode 70 ASCS NationalsBlack Hills Race Talk Episode 70 ASCS National Tour Rushmore Rumble With Doug Napier, Mike Pennel, and Lynn Amick Black Hills Speedway Billings Motorsports Park BH Mini Sprint Tour in Sturgis Butch Knouse News Interviews: Blake Hahn Johnny Herrera x2 Aaron Reutzel Alex Schriver Matt Stewart Trevor Plambeck Kyle Harkin Scott Trailer Music: Classy Girls (Lumineers) Element (Matthew Mayfield)2016-07-281h 23
Black Hills Race TalkBlack Hills Race Talk Episode 70 ASCS NationalsBlack Hills Race Talk Episode 70 ASCS National Tour Rushmore Rumble With Doug Napier, Mike Pennel, and Lynn Amick Black Hills Speedway Billings Motorsports Park BH Mini Sprint Tour in Sturgis Butch Knouse News Interviews: Blake Hahn Johnny Herrera x2 Aaron Reutzel Alex Schriver Matt Stewart Trevor Plambeck Kyle Harkin Scott Trailer Music: Classy Girls (Lumineers) Element (Matthew Mayfield)2016-07-281h 23
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Release date: 03-24-09
Publisher: Random House (Audio)
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Detective Stories
Summary:
In Jonathan Kellerman’s gripping novels, the city of Los Angeles is as much a living, breathing character as the heroes and villains who roam its labyrinthine streets. Sunny on the surface but shadowy beneath, this world of privilege and pleasure has a dark core and a dangerous edge. In True Detectives, Kellerman skillfully brings his re...2009-03-246h 28
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Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseTrue Detectives: A Novel by Jonathan KellermanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/54885 to listen full audiobooks. Title: True Detectives: A Novel Author: Jonathan Kellerman Narrator: John Rubinstein Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 20 minutes Release date: March 24, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 12 Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: In Jonathan Kellerman’s gripping novels, the city of Los Angeles is as much a living, breathing character as the heroes and villains who roam its labyrinthine streets. Sunny on the surface but shadowy beneath, this world of privilege and pleasure has a dark core and a dangerous edge. In True Detectives, Kellerman skillfully br...2009-03-2410 min
Central LutheranEaster Sermon 2023 Pastor Aaron Sturgis shares on Easter Sunday, 2023. 1970-01-0137 min