Epiphany Lutheran Church

02-05-2012 How To Reduce Stress At Home-Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Everyone has bad days at work, school, or just doing errands and everything becomes a trial of patience and of tolerance. The plan after all that is to come home, relax, and just try to forget everything that happened, and hope that tomorrow will be better. What if you come home and your home life is like a bad day every single day? You don't want to come into the house because you know you might be walking into a fight with someone. What if you can stop that and make things at home so much better and enjoyable rather than a chore? Pastor Mark marches on hin sermon series on Building Better Relationships and discusses about how to reduce stress at home. There are some good tips on how to make the home like your own personal sanctuary and help to crub habits that pop up every once in a while. So, with that, here is this lovely sermon for you enjoyment.

01-31-2012 Making Friends Beyond Facebook- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:44:00 +0000

Facebook is just one of many means of getting touch with other people that we know, and consider our friends. We 'like' statuses, comment on each other's posts, and text each other as a means of communication. But is it really enough, and does it actually count as having a close relationship with someone? Pastor Mark tackles these questions and more in his ongoing sermon series on Building Better Relationships, and talks about having online friends and how having a high 'friend' count may not be a good indicator on having close friendships. Just a note: Facebook is not being condemned here, but just as an example on how using that service exclusively make not be the best for interpersonal relationships. So, the sermon on this little humble topic can be found right here.

01-22-2012 Learning To Listen- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:11:00 +0000

Hanging out with friends and family is something we do on a regular basis, and is a way to get closer with each other while having fun at the same time. Laughing and joking with those people, or even having a serious conversation with co-workers about a major project that's due. One of the key elements of talking with them is not the communication part, but the listening part. How well do we really do that though? Interrupting, not paying attention, and even not taking their words to heart is somthing of a common occurance that all of us do whether we realize it or not. Pastor Mark continues on with his sermon on Building Better Relationships on the topic of listening, and how we all can be better listeners, and how our relationships with other people will improve because of it. Curious to know more? Well, this little sermon is availble for your listening pleasure right here. Enjoy!

01-15-2012 Pastor Mark Rossington Valuing Your Relationships

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:55:00 +0000

Every single minute of every single day we encounter various people with different experiences and backgrounds, and that couldn't get any better. It's the spice of life that keeps things from getting boring and mundane. Chances are our friends, family, and co-workers are built just as unique as we can be, and, for better or worse, they can be a challenge. So how do you manage all that and not go off on someone? Pastor Mark talk continues on in his sermon series on Building Better Relationships with how to make the most out of them and help to make them even better. There are nuggets of information in here that might be of use, so take a moment and give it a listen. Where is it? Why, it's right here!

01-08-2012 Letting Go of The Past- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:43:00 +0000

As we grow older we reflect on all the things that we've accomplished over the years and things to be proud of. Only then to realize that we might have done things that we are not proud of, or even ashamed that we've even done them. We all have a past and sometimes it's not full of rainbows and sunshine like we would have liked, sometimes we don't let that go, and sometimes we let that dictate our life. Pastor Mark starts a new sermon series on Building Better Relationships and starts talking about letting go of the past and how God will forgive us no matter what we've done. So take a moment and listen to this if your curious to know how to do it, and it's right here to satisfy that curiosity.

2012-01-01 Why Read The Bible?- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:55:00 +0000

So why should you read the Bible? When you look at the book it's not that thick when you take into account of the letter sizing and footnotes. However, when anyone mentions you should read the Bible your eyes cross and think it's impossible, and the excuses as to not read it starts coming out. And read it in a year? That's just not happening, or can it? Pastor Mark throws a challenge out in his Sunday's sermon on why you should read the Bible, and in a year, and he explains it's not as bad as it sounds. Confused? Interested? Intrigued? Well, it's finally a new year and this is a different approach to reading the Bible, so give this a spin.

12-25-2011 The Meaning of Christmas- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:59:00 +0000

It's finally here, it's Christmas everybody! The time where you open and give gifts to your family and friends, as well spending time with family. That's Christmas right? Well, not exactly. Jesus was born on that day, and He kind of is a big deal, so what does Christmas really mean? On Christmas Day, Pastor Mark talks about the meaning of Christmas and what it really means for us Christians, and it does involve giving, but of another kind. Intrigued? Well, here's our gift to you, this lovely sermon, and please share this, it is Christmas after all.

12-24-2011 The 12 Months of Christmas- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:52:00 +0000

It's Christmas Eve and just about everyone is excited about the next day, and to celebrate Christmas with their family. Now, what happens after that? Christmas is all about giving, but does it really stop on December 25th? Pastor Mark gives a sermon not the 12 days of Christmas, but the 12 MONTHS of Christmas. Each month you can do something in the spirit of Christmas and he will give examples on how you can do that. Set the eggnog aside and those stockings will still hang over the chimney with care, and give this one a spin.

12-18-2011 168: Persevering- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:40:00 +0000

So you finally got a rhythm on how your schedule is going to be and you are determined to get things done right and without difficulty. However, out of nowhere life throws you a curve ball and up roots your schedule, so now what do you do? Do you move things around? What if it happens on a daily basis and it's becoming impossible to fit everything in? Do you give up? In the final installment on managing your time, the topic of persevering is finally brought up, and Pastor Mark will go deeper into how to get through life's changes, and to keep going. So, relax! Take a breather and give this one a spin, won't you?

12-11-2011 168: Planning- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:51:00 +0000

So, you finally have a list of your priorities and how God wants you have them, but, now what do you do? What if events for work and family come into play? How do you balance that all out? Vacations are very important too since we all need time to relax and temporarily forget the stresses of life, so where do those fit into our schedule? Pastor Mark went deeper on those questions with his next installment in his sermon series on managing your time with planning this past Sunday. Sometimes you have to learn and get into the habit of planning all these things and have God help you figure these things out. So, grab yourself some hot chocolate and give this one a listen and see if there are any tips on how you can manage your time better, and for your convenience, it's right here!

12-04-2011 168: Managing God's Priorities in Your Life- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:35:00 +0000

Priorites, priorites, priorities. Everyone has difference priorities and at a young age we were all told that we need to keep our priorities in line. But what are they? What determines one priority over the other while they are both important? Pastor Mark just started a new sermon series in this season of Advent on time and how we should manage them in accordance to how God want us to manage them. Put down that list of errands and chores, grab some hot chocolate- it is cold you know!- and give this a listen, pretty please?

11-20-2011 What Does The Bible Teach About Money: Spending -Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:29:00 +0000

Spending money! From small purchases to large purchases, we make those spending choices everyday whether we are conscious of the cost or not. Considering the state of the economy now, most of us are well aware the cost of everything and how much we can afford depending on the state of our own bank account. The real question we face everyday is, how much can I afford? And, where is the cut off of spending? These are some serious questions that shouldn't be taken lightly. Pastor Mark finishes his sermon series on What Does The Bible Teaches About Money on the topic of spending. He sheds some light on what we should do with our money and what God has to say about it, and those answers just might surprise you. Put down that bank statement for just a moment and give this one a listen, it could change your view on some things.

11-13-2011 What Does The Bible Teach Say About Money: Saving and Investing- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:13:00 +0000

There comes a time when everyone starts thinking about the future and what to do with their hard earned cash. The popular thing to do is to do is invest it into something so that way, when we get older, we can use that money in our golden years and be set. The huge question is, who do we invest with? How much should we save and invest? Who should we trust? Pastor Mark continues in his sermon series on What Does The Bible Say About Money, and how we should trust God and ask Him for help when it comes to this matter. So, put down your letters in the mail about your 401K, and give this a listen. It could help you out.

11-06-2011 What Does The Bible Say About Money: Giving- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:06:00 +0000

One of the biggest topics in discussions about being a Christian is giving, and all sorts of things get discussed. Who to give to, what to give, how much, or even, how little. Seeing as the economy is getting better any time soon, depending on who you ask, the topic of giving is being more and more discussed. So, what to do? Pastor Mark starts a brand new sermon series on money and what the bible has to say about it, and specifically on giving. So, grab some hot chocolate and give this a spin, won't you?

10-30-2011 Reformation Sunday: Love Will Hold Us Together- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:12:00 +0000

This past weekened was Reformation Day, and while that is very important to us Lutherans, there's also something very important that isn't just centered towards Lutherans, but to all of us, and that's love. What is love? What does it mean in our interactions with other people that we encounter in our daily lives, especially to the strangers on the street. Pastor Mark goes deeper into the meaning of love, and you might be surprised to find out that love isn't just a simple noun! Curious? Well, you're in luck! That particular sermon is right here, enjoy!

10-23-2011 Surviving Life's Changes- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:06:00 +0000

Things happen right? Some things can be a pleasant surprise and make our day or week more excited and joyful, but sometimes things come up that make us want to tear our hair out. An expense that came out of nowhere, a job that you either started or lost and you have no idea what to do, or finances just take a hit and your stuggling to make ends meet. What do you do? In this series finale in Pastor Mark's sermon on Managing Your Stress, this past Sunday he talked about how to survive changes that blind side you and how God can help you get through them. Got some time to take a listen? Yes? Excellent! Here it tis.

10-23-2011 Keeping Daily Stress From Stressing You Out- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:13:00 +0000

Everyday stress, it's the little things that we do everyday that we keep piling on to either get done or add onto our normal everyday lives. It can get very frustrating when it feels like there are a million things to do, but it doesn't seem to ever get done. But, are they really that important? What are our priorities? Is God even one of them? In part two of Pastor Mark's sermons series on Managing Your Stress, he talked about on Sunday what are some major stresses that we go through everyday and how we can prioritize them, and how we can make God first on that list. Grab some paper and pencil, and maybe comfy chair, and give this one a listen, right here for you convenience.

10-09-2011 Don't Worry About The Future- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:57:00 +0000

The future, it's all rather scary if you give it a thought. What will it bring? What will happen to the economy? What will happen to our health? Who knows, and the only person that knows for certain is God. We all stress about these things since we're never given a clear cut answer as to what will the future bring to us all, and we get very anxious about it. In this new sermon series called Managing Your Stress by Pastor Mark, he talks about how we all worry and stress about the future, and he gives us hope and solutions when those questions come rallying. So, why not start now and hear all about it? Get some hot tea, sit back, relax, and give this one a listen, won't you?

10-02-2011 Defining Confidence- Pastor Gerard Sparaco

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:01:00 +0000

Confidence. We all have it to varying degrees, and it's an aspect in people that everyone looks at, even if we're not conscious of it. It's a tool that we all use when we try to get a job, meet new people, and carry on with friends and family. What is? What does it really mean to have confidence? Well, these questions were answered this past Sunday by guest preacher Pastor Gerard Sparaco. Wanna know more about what it means to be confident and have it through Jesus? You're in luck! Tis right here.

09-25-2011 Make Friends And Impact Lives- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:46:00 +0000

Typically when you and I hang out with friends we will talk about our week and/or complain about the lastest thing that happened at work or at home. And sometimes, we say and do things that try to make ourselves popular with our friends, and have that be nothing more than status. Where does Jesus fall into this though? Usually by the wayside, unfortunately. Good news though! Pastor Mark gives great advice about how to impact our friend's lives by faith in Jesus Christ and using that popularity to humbly do so. Want to hear more about that? Why, it's right here!

09-18-2011 Your Arms Are Too Short to Box With God- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:46:00 +0000

You know how in boxing where if you have short arms it's extremely difficult to box with someone with much longer arms? That's how it's like when you box, or go against God. When we pray to Him we always forget the 'wait' part in prayer, and we tend to think He says 'no', and we tend to do things our way. This past Sunday, Pastor Mark talks about what happens when we do things our way and not God's way in his sermon. Now that the round is over, take a breather, and give his sermon a listen, won't you?

09-11-2011 How Can I Forgive When It Hurts So Much?- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:01:00 +0000

Forgiving people is a common action that people do everyday for offenses done to them, and it's something that most of us don't really think about. But what if the offense was so great and so painful that you couldn't do it? What if it hurts so much that you couldn't forgive the person? Could you forgive the person that's begging you to forgive them? Or worse, what if you forgave the person and they don't care? Pastor Mark digs real deep into those questions and more about forgiveness in Sunday's sermon, which is right here.

09-04-2011 Christian Civility- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:25:00 +0000

You know that elephant in the room that most people either ignore or pretend doesn't exist? What if that elephant can cause damage to people's relationships with friends, family, and to anyone that we meet on a daily basis? What if that elephant is Satan? Christians are not immune to being uncivil and hurtful to other people, but Pastor Mark tells us how we, as Christians, can overcome knee jerk reactions and usher that elephant out the door. Which I'm told can be heard right here.

08-28-2011 For The Glory of God- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:52:00 +0000

So does being or becoming a Christian mean that you have to give up everything that you love to do? That perception has been around for quite some time, and even the thought of taking up the cross sounds demoralizing, but is it true? In his sermon, Pastor Mark says that that is not true and can actually be fun, fun you say? Interested? Well, give it a listen here.

08-21-2011 What Do You Build A Church On?- Pastor Mark Rossington

susanf@epiphanychandler.org — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:44:00 +0000

What do you do to make a church grow? Is it the pastor? The building? The music? Or is it even the style of worship that the church offers? All those things certainly help; however, there's one thing that every church should be built on, and that's Jesus Christ. Pastor Mark goes deeper into that in last weekend's sermon, which is right here.