Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church

Sermon Text: Romans 7:15-25a
Sermon Title: “When Good Is Not Good”
Paul offers his own life as an example to his readers, as he confesses the difficulty he has in acting on his inner convictions. He recognizes his inability to redeem his own life because of the sin that lives within him. Paul is wrestling with the difference between one’s actions and one’s motives. Righteousness demands more than proper behavior - it requires a purity of heart.

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Sermon Text: Matthew 10:40-42
Sermon Title: “A Vicarious Welcome”
Sermon Notes: While the work of discipleship is hard, Christ promises that whatever the work requires of us, we will be given sufficient resources. Jesus calls his followers into a discipleship that is challenging and hard, but it is not without rewards. As we serve God, we will find grateful souls who welcome us as though we were Christ, who sends us.

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Sermon Text: Matthew 10:24-39
Sermon Title: “The Christian Sword”
Sermon Notes: When the difficulties and travails of discipleship threaten to overwhelm us, we are called to faithful witness with the assurance that as we claim Christ, so we will be claimed. We live in a culture which displays great anger and hostility. The faithful response to that is a willingness to confront the forces of evil, but to do so in the manner of Christ, demonstrating love in all of our actions.

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Sermon Text: Matthew 9:35 - 10:8 (9-23)
Sermon Title: “The Twelve”
Sermon Notes: Jesus’ call to the disciples is not simply an enlistment. They are called into the work of the kingdom, and they are given the gifts needed to accomplish their work. Jesus called a diverse group of people together to follow him and to share in his ministry. They were ordinary people, but like the men and women we have known in the course of our lives, they demonstrated great gifts and faithfulness born out of their relationship to the Lord.

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Sermon Text: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Sermon Title: “All Are Welcome”
Jesus’ opponents are scandalized by the company he keeps. Jesus transcends religious and social boundaries to proclaim the good news of life and redemption to all people. According to worldly standards, one should avoid associating with the “wrong people.” However, Jesus models a different way of interacting with others. He eats with sinners and outcasts. We who are sinners forgiven by Christ are invited to share in Christ’s lifestyle, demonstrating the same mercy, acceptance, and compassion to others.

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Sermon Text: Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28 (29-31)
Sermon Title: “The Foundation of Faith”
Paul discusses how the death and resurrection of Christ reconciles human beings to God: by the grace of God, we are justified by faith. A solid foundation is essential for a well-built house. The foundation of our faith rests in the cross of Christ. In his letter to the Romans, the apostle Paul guides us in understanding that we are saved by grace through faith, which reconciles us to God.

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We’ll be going to Hume Lake August 10-16, 2008.

For Elementary entering 3rd-5th grade
Wagon Train Camp - Hume Lake Christian Camps
$410 for the week of August 10-16, 2008 (Matching Funds and Work Scholarships Available)
We have room for 8 students, possibly more if needed
Download Wagon Train Registration Forms
Download Medical Release Form

For Middle School entering 6-8th grades
Meadow Ranch Camp - Hume Lake Christian Camps
$460 for the week of August 10-16, 2008 (Matching Funds and Work Scholarships Available)  We have room for 10 students, more if needed
Download Meadow Ranch Registration Forms
Download Medical Release Form

For High School entering 9-12th grades
High School Camp at Woodleaf
The week of July 13-18 (return Friday)
$250 (a donation from a local Truckee resident pays half of camp, normally $500)
Room for 5-10 students, more available
Contact Ryan Hunter for more information

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Sermon Text: Matthew 6:24-34
Sermon Title: “Faith beyond All Worries”
The Sermon on the Mount offers an extended meditation on the characteristics of Christian life. Those who are called “blessed” are also invited to share in Jesus’ ethics and called to unwavering trust in God. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells his followers not to worry or be anxious. This does not deny the reality of suffering and struggles that are part of human existence. Yet Jesus invites us to live each moment fully and confidently, relying on the grace of God for strength and hope

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Sermon Text:               Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon Title:               “What’s in a Name?”

Jesus gives his disciples a purpose and a promise. He offers the first and final word for the church’s mission: to draw all people into relationship with God. The God of scripture - the God in whom we confess our faith - is not a generic, nameless deity. Jesus commissioned his disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We can trust the powerful name of the Triune God, who has been faithful in the past and whose promises are sure.

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I took over as president a little over a year ago and let me tell you, a lot of things have been happening here at TLPC. We started to work on the website, to update and make it more users friendly. Although it has been over a year in the process, the new website is now up and running.

We started to have trouble with the “Together” e-mail, as we were not able to add new member to the list. However, we have taken care of that problem and now we can add members as needed. Continue reading »