Deac Speak Sermons

Let it Be - A dramatic monologue from the perspective of Mary, based on Luke 1:26-38. Written and presented by Deaconess Jennifer Clark Tinker.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Greenvine, TX
12/21/2014

This message based on John 1:6-8, 19-28 explores the hope that we have in Jesus as the light that shines in our darkness.

This was preached and recorded at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Greenvine, TX on the 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2014

Sometimes we're asked to do something that we don't feel worthy or prepared to do. How does the life and ministry of Jesus affect our sense of worth?

This sermon based on Mark 1:1-8 explores this idea. This was originally preached and recorded on the 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2014 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Greenvine, TX.

The culture thinks it's time to celebrate Christmas, but the church tells us to wait and keep watch during these weeks leading up to Christmas day, a time historically known as Advent. But what are we waiting for when we already know the Jesus story?!

Listen to this message based on Mark 13:24-37 from the first Sunday in Advent, November 30, 2014, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Greenvine, TX.

As we take time as a nation to give thanks, it helps to remember the source of all that we are and all that we have. This Thanksgiving Eve sermon explores this idea based on Deuteronomy 8:7-18, and Luke 17:11-19.

Recorded on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Greenvine, TX.

Jesus is the King of all kings, but his kingdom is not like the typical kingdoms of this world...it's a bit upside down in that "the least" are given special attention.

This message for Christ the King Sunday, November 23, 2014 is based on Matthew 25:31-46.

Others' attention to detail can be annoying even when you know they have your best interests at heart. In this Thankoffering message based on Matthew 5:13-20, we look at the good and the bad of detail orientation.

Read the full manuscript of this message at my blog:
http://jenniferclarktinker.wordpress.com/2014/11/17/salt-light-caring-thankoffering-sermon/

Find out more about the Thankoffering tradition from the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: http://www.womenoftheelca.org/filebin/pdf/resources/AllAboutThankofferings.pdf