Truth Lutheran Church worship center is located at the corner of 5th and Kingwood Streets near downtown Brainerd.
Truth Lutheran Church extends an invitation to worship to all who are seeking a relationship with Jesus Christ. Worship is at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Lessons for July 6, 2025 First Reading: Isaiah 66:10-14
In these verses Isaiah uses the metaphor of a miraculous birth to promise salvation to Judah. Second Reading: Galatians 6:7-16 Paul has written that we are called to freedom, but not immorality. He calls on the Galatians to live by, and be guided by, the Spirit Gospel: Luke 10:1-11,16-20 As Jesus has sent out the twelve disciples on a missionary journey within Israel, he now sends others on a mission beyond, for “seventy” is the traditional Jewish number of nations of the world. Comments have been prepared by Chris Haslam using reputable commentaries, and checked for accuracy by the Venerable Alan T Perry, of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton |
Sermons for Kids
Jesus sends workers to bring in the harvest.
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Have you ever been on vacation? Everyone needs time away to relax and have fun, right? I have a suitcase here. Do you think you all could help me come up with a packing list so I don’t forget anything on my next vacation? Clothes Hair products Some comfortable shoes - for when I have to walk Sandals - in case I go to the beach Swimsuit - for the beach or the hotel swimming pool Camera - for sightseeing trips A book - in case I get bored Money to spend Can you think of any other things I may have forgotten? I want to make sure I have everything I might need on the trip. What kinds of things do you pack to take on a vacation? (Pause for responses.) Sometimes we pack so much to take on vacation, it feels like we’re not really "getting away from it all" -- we’re taking it all with us! The Bible tells us that Jesus appointed 72 of His followers and sent them out, two-by-two, to go into every town and place where He was about to go. Do you know what Jesus told them to take with them? (Pause for response.) Nothing! Jesus said to them, "Go!" Then He went on to say, "Do not even take a purse, or a bag, or a pair of sandals." Why would Jesus tell them to leave everything behind? I think it’s because none of that stuff could help them share the good news the way only Jesus could. Just as Jesus sent out 72 people, He wants you and me to go to people today and share the good news about Jesus. We don’t need to pack anything special; we can just go as we are and obey Jesus. Jesus loves us and He loves our friends. The results of us telling others about Jesus don’t depend upon us. We should not become proud when people receive the message and we should not be discouraged when they reject the message. Jesus tells us just to go and tell others and leave the rest to Him.! Dear Jesus, may we be ready and willing to go when You say, "Go!" and leave the results up to You. Amen. kidsermons.com sermons4kids.com |