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Pastor Erik continues our series on the Song of Solomon as we dive into chapter 3. We learn that an fulfilled EXPECTATION can lead to a feeling of ISOLATION which can lead to a feeling of DESPERATION which will often lead to a moment of TEMPTATION. So what do we do when facing temptation?Oleh mymosaicchurch.com
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Pastor Erik discusses the complexities of communication in relationships, drawing from his own early marriage experience. He emphasizes the importance of watching our words, highlighting their power to build up or tear down, using insights from the Song of Solomon to illustrate how positive affirmations can transform perceptions of beauty and creat…
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Pastor Erik discusses the complexities of marriage and emphasizes that relationships require WORK to make them WORK. He shares personal experiences and stresses that anyone can achieve a "new marriage" without changing partners by allowing the Holy Spirit to work within them. The sermon highlights the significance of intimacy, communication, and un…
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On Sunday we continued our sermon series: "Back to the 90's" as we dove into 1 John chapter 4.In Sunday's sermon, Pastor Erik reflects on growing up in a Christian home during the eighties and nineties, highlighting the anxieties and fears related to the concept of the rapture and the overwhelming nature of today's societal pressures. He emphasizes…
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Pastor Erik emphasizes the significance of transition as we shift from summer to fall, urging us to reflect on our past and anticipate future growth. He highlights that moments of change are opportunities to seek what God desires for us in each new season, encouraging intentionality in our spiritual journeys. Using the letter from John, he reminds …
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Pastor Erik discusses the current state of MOSAIC and the journey of seeking God's direction for its future, facing challenges in attendance and location. He emphasizes the importance of loving one another and not conforming to worldly desires by recognizing our identity as beloved children of God. Erik encourages the congregation to remain faithfu…
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In the sermon "Love Your Enemies," Pastor Erik Lindeen emphasizes the importance of Jesus's commandment to love and forgive one's enemies. Erik calls out the practical difficulties of living out this commandment but underscores its importance by gives examples from influential figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Corrie Ten Boom. Erik navigates …
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Pastor Erik's sermon "Blessings and Warnings" explores the Good Life through Jesus' teachings, focusing on Luke 6. He reflects on personal struggles and reliance on faith, emphasizing that living a good life is about trusting God in all circumstances. Highlighting Jesus' counter-cultural teachings, Erik explains blessings for the marginalized and w…
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In the sermon "Jesus vs Tradition," Pastor Jeremy Bratcher addresses the issue of tradition hindering compassion, using Jesus's encounters with the Pharisees as an example. Coming from Luke chapter six, Pastor Bratcher shares the instances where Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for truly neglecting loving acts in the name of preserving their stringen…
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In Sunday's sermon, Pastor Erik Lindeen draws from personal stories to encourage cultivating a childlike faith in Jesus. He reflects on Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey during Palm Sunday, noting how Jesus's mission was not only to free the Jewish people but to liberate all humanity from the curse of sin.He reminds us that Jesus …
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In this sermon by Pastor Erik Lindeen, he highlights the importance of unity in faith against all divisions manifested by politics, underscoring this being an election year. He focuses his message on the biblical passage found in Luke 5 about the healing miracles of Jesus, urging his congregation to choose friends wisely who support their faith and…
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In the sermon "REFUEL," Pastor Erik Lindeen draws attention to the urgent need for spiritual refueling - the ongoing replenishment of our spiritual well-being. Drawing on his personal experiences, Erik likens the Christian journey to a car that must frequently be refilled with gas. He points out our tendency to appear spiritually fulfilled when, in…
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In a powerful sermon, Pastor Erik Lindeen tackles the complex issue of temptation and how to constructively resist it. Focusing on the significance of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice during Easter, he uses the narrative of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness found in Luke 4 as a guide. He breaks down the three main temptations Jesus faced – catering to i…
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The sermon delivered by Pastor Jeremy Bratcher, part of the "Jesus Changes Everything" series, delves deeply into the concept of change in the context of faith. Using a blend of personal anecdotes, psychology, and biblical teachings, the pastor explores the inherent resistance to change, arguing change becomes achievable only when the discomfort of…
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Pastor Erik Lindeen discusses the paradox of Jesus's divinity being sometimes perplexing yet he urges followers to keep faith even when faced with such dilemmas. His sermon revolves around the story of Jesus’s childhood when he stayed back in Jerusalem, at twelve, detailed in Luke 2:41-52. Pastor Erik insists that despite it seeming like an odd sto…
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In his sermon "Letting Go of What You Know", Pastor Erik Lindeen explores the concept of surrendering our preconceived notions and habitual behaviors to better align with God's plan. He opens with the recognition that our understanding of something often changes after firsthand experience. He suggests that in order to progress, it's necessary to re…
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Pastor Erik Lindeen's sermon "Set Free To Be a Spirit-Led Church" dives into the book of Galatians and highlights the pivotal role of the Holy Spirit in binding and shaping the church community. With the backdrop of the pandemic compared to navigating church growth, Pastor Lindeen underscores living a Spirit-led life, bringing to life the manifesta…
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In his sermon "Set Free To Live By The Spirit," Pastor Erik Lindeen focuses on the teachings of Galatians 5:16-26. He highlights the struggle between the desires of the flesh and those of the Spirit, urging believers to actively choose to walk by the Spirit. Pastor Erik discusses the stark contrast between the works of the flesh, which include nega…
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In the sermon "Set Free to Love and Serve Others," Pastor Josh Christenson discusses the importance of loving and serving those around us, using the analogy of dandelions in his yard to illustrate our natural tendency to focus on ourselves. He emphasizes that as followers of Jesus, we are called to actively love and serve others, not just in occasi…
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Pastor Erik Lindeen's sermon titled "Set Free With a New Identity" explores the current identity crisis in our society, particularly among Generation Z. He argues that looking inward for self-discovery is flawed and offers a Christian approach to identity. Erik highlights that our identity is based on who God says we are, not our circumstances. Thr…
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In the sermon "Set Free From Religion," guest preacher Pastor Josh Underbakke examines the concept of religious freedom through the teachings of Christ and cautions against dependence on religious practices for salvation.The sermon discusses a division between early church leaders Peter and Paul, brought about by religious traditions and societal p…
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Pastor Erik Lindeen introduces the book of Galatians and its significance in Christian history. He emphasizes that through Christ, God sets us free from sin and religion. He warns against counterfeit gospels and false spirituality, advocating for knowing the true gospel. Pastor Erik discusses the concept of authority in the Church and the importanc…
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In the sermon "Reconciling Relationships," Pastor Erik Lindeen stresses the critical role of mending or terminating harmful relationships for our emotional and spiritual prosperity. He underscores that physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental components of our lives are intricately interlinked, each affecting the other. By using the year-long stu…
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Pastor Craig reflects on a boating incident and emphasizes God's control amidst current events. He shares how a boat flipped over, leaving them struggling in the water without life jackets. His wife swam for help while they clung to the boat. Eventually, they were rescued, and he parallels their experience with letting go of hindrances in our relat…
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