Archive for February, 2011

February 27 the 8th Sunday after Epiphany

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Sermon Title: “Accountability” Sermon Notes: Paul describes himself with two words, and these words can be helpful in describing the work of all who follow Jesus: servant and steward. Can you accept those titles? Paul describes his work to the Corinthians as that of a servant or steward, words that [...]

February 20 the 7th Sunday after Epiphany

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Sermon Title: “Together” Sermon Notes: In his first letter to the church in Corinth, Paul expresses concern for the congregation’s splintering factions. Listen for the three groups that have emerged. Unity in the church is a gift from God. Our divisions are usually trivial and our image of unity [...]

TLPC Partners with Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Builds

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

TLPC will be part of building a new house in Grass Valley.  A single mother, now living with her parents in a 10 member household, will have her first chance at home ownership.  Nevada County Habitat for Humanity is the affiliate with the Sierra-Nevada Thrivent Chapter that has been selected to build a Thrivent home [...]

February 13 the 6th Sunday after Epiphany

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Sermon Text: Matthew 5:21-37 Sermon Title: “Discipleship” Sermon Notes: Jesus continues setting out characteristics needed among those seeking to be his disciples. Particularly for the Jewish community, Jesus asserts that the requirements of the law should lead to greater valuing of individual lives. Human beings are not objects to be exploited or turned into commodities. [...]

February 6 the 5th Sunday after Epiphany

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Gospel Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Sermon: Guest Pastor – Rev. Scott Trevithick Gospel Notes: Jesus uses specific images to impress upon the audience gathered for the Sermon on the Mount the part that each person can play in spreading the gospel into the world. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers