Do you ever look in a mirror when you're having a bad day, are angry, or are in a bad mood? Why is that? Well, who like to look at someone with a bad attitude? Do you? When I'm having a bad day, my wife tells me to look in the mirror because she knows that when I, or anyone else, looks in a mirror, they will see their attitude reflected back at them,and instantly their attitude will begin to change. Yes, attitude is everything. It can be the difference between a good day and a bad day. I can be the difference between someone happy to be around you, or wanting to avoid you. Attitude is everything. So as followers of Jesus Christ, what should our attitudes in life be? Find out today by listening in.

We often heard it said, "That is their calling," when a person has a special gift or talent for something. Does everyone have a calling? Does God call everyone? Find out in this podcast episode on Matthew 20:1-16.

As Christian we are called upon to forgive others as we have been forgiven, but that is often easier said than done. From the clear word of Jesus we can learn how to forgive another and receive the healing power of Christ to come in. A sermon from the sanctuary of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Streetsboro, OH by Rev. Rob Taylor.

How does someone go from being a despised tax collector to a beloved disciple and Gospel writer? How can that kind of transformation happen in my life? Find out in these Bibles verses of Jesus calling Matthew to follow him. A sermon from the pulpit of St. Thomas Lutheran Church by Rev. Rob Taylor.

When you read or hear Jesus' words in the Great Commission, do you see yourself in it? Do you see a place for yourself or does it seem kind of distant, disconnected, or unrealistic? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Believe it or not, we each have a part to play, a role to perform, and a responsibility to the mission that Jesus gives us. But how can the average person take part in Jesus’ Great Commission? How can the average Christian do their part, help bear the load, and help move this mission forward? Well, if we keep it simple, it is easier to see how we can each do out part in the Great Commission of Jesus.

Many Christians struggle with finding the spiritual confidence to talk or pray with another person about Jesus. In looking at Acts 1:1-21, however, we can see how Peter goes from hiding in fear one minute to standing up and preaching his first sermon to thousands of strangers the next minute. Find out how the confidence Peter received on Pentecost Sunday can be your confidence through the same gift of the Holy Spirit.

What does Church mean to you? Do you think Church is important to Jesus? What did Jesus intend for his Church? We are looking at Jesus' prayer on the night of his arrest in John 17:1-11 and examining what Jesus intended for his Church. Jesus prays over two important things concerning the Church that are important for us to understand so we may see what Jesus intended for the Church and our part in that. A sermon from the pulpit of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Streetsboro OH by Rev. Rob Taylor.

Some early recordings from the golden age of gospel music and singers. Give it a try, it's good for the soul.

1. An Evening Prayer - The Browns
2. Family Bible - George Jones
3. The Great Speckled Bird - Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass
4. Most Richly Blessed - Jimmy Dean
5. Jesus, Holy My Hand - The Speer Family
6. A Perfect Day - Norma Zimmer and Jim Roberts
7. Sunday Morning - Nat Stuckey and Connie Smith
8. A Little Bit of Sunday Every Day - George Hamilton IV
9. The Family Who Prays (Never Shall Part) - Porter Wagoner and the Blackwood Brothers Quartet
10. Standing on the Promises - Tony Fontane with the Statemen Quartet and Hovie Lister
11. This Little Light of Mine - Roy Rodgers and Dale Evans
12. When the Roll is Called Up Yonder - Burl Ives and the Korean Orphan Choir

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Do you love the Lord? Do you love God? How do you communicate that love to the Lord? How does he know you love him? The world is looking for one kind of love, but Jesus gives us a different definition of love and how our love is shown to each other and to the Lord. There is only one way our love is shown to God and it is the same way Jesus showed his love to the Father. A sermon from the pulpit of St. Thomas Lutheran by Rev. Rob Taylor.

Some early recordings from the golden age of gospel music and singers. Give it a try, it's good for the soul.

1. When They Ring the Golden Bells - George Beverly Shea
2. Let the Lower Lights Be Burning – George Beverly Shea
3. Lonesome Valley – Bobby Bare
4. Softly and Tenderly – Roy Rodgers and Dale Evans
5. Count Your Blessings – The Statesmen Quartet with Hovie Lister
6. Steal Away – Kenny Price
7. Shall We Gather at the River – Burl Ives
8. God Walks These Hills with Me – Don Gibson
9. Just a Closer Walk with Thee – Norma Zimmer and Jim Roberts
10. Lead, Kindly Light – The King Family
11. The Savior is Waiting – Norma Zimmer
12. The Wayfaring Stranger – Bob Dalrymple
13. Beyond the Sunset – Burl Ives
14. May God Be With You – The Anita Kerr Quartet

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From the question of a doubting man comes one of the greatest statements of the Bible. Jesus claims to be the way, the truth, and the life. This is a statement that most people fundamentally do not understand. Find out what Jesus meant by making such a tremendous claim about himself and the basic conceptions of Judaism.

Some early recordings from the golden age of gospel music and singers. Give it a try, it's good for the soul.

1. The Church in the Wildwood; Charley Pride
2. I Called His Name, He Took My Hand; Ray Price
3. What a Friend We Have in Jesus; Norma Zimmer and Jim Roberts
4. I Saw the Light; Norma Jean
5. He'll Understand and Say Well Done; Hank Snow
6. Rock of Ages; The King Family
7. Then I Met the Master; Dottie West
8. Child of the King; The Browns
9. Were You There? Tony Fontane
10. He Touched Me; Anita Bryant
11. May God Be With You; The Anita Kerr Quartet

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There are a growing number of influential voices in our society stating there are many ways, many paths to the same god, and that any path that is right for you is just as valid as any other path. But is that what God teaches in his word? Find out what the Lord has to say about himself being the gate to the sheep pen, that is, the gate between life and death; the only gate into the very presence of the Father in heaven.

Some early recordings of old time Gospel music and singers such as George Beverly Shea, Burl Ives, and others. Give it a try, it's good for the soul.

Jesus teaches these two disciples a lesson they would never forget. It was a lesson for them and still stands as a strong lesson for us today. The lesson begins when in verse 25 Jesus calls them foolish and slow in heart to believe. Jesus then opens the Scriptures to them beginning with Moses and then later he breaks fellowship bread with them. Their hearts burned within them, their eyes were opened, and they finally were able to recognize Jesus. People are looking for Jesus even today, but right here in this story Jesus gives us how he may be recognized:

"As the Father sent me, so I am sending you." It is important for us to know that no matter what the flavor of Christian church a congregation calls itself, if they call themselves Christian, they have only one mission, and each of us who call ourselves a disciple of Jesus have our individual responsibility in carrying forth that mission. Understanding this mission can mean the difference between spiritual life and death. Find out what that is all about. A sermon from the pulpit of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Streetsboro, OH by Rev. Rob Taylor.

Is the empty tomb of Jesus based on just human speculation, or is there something more? Upon close examination, it can be seen that the empty tomb of Jesus is really not so empty, in fact, it is filled with something that is the basis of the Christian faith. Listen in, and if this ministry and these podcasts are helpful to you, leave a comment (anonymous if you like) or join the email list linked on this site and become a friend. May the Lord bless you through this ministry.

Many people want to serve God but don't know how. People often ask, "How can I serve God?" Rather than having a self-centered view on serving God, take yourself out of the subject of your question and place God in the subject. The question then becomes, "How does God want me to serve him?" This question is answerable by examining Scripture, and we can know how to serve God. A Palm Sunday sermon from the pulpit of St. Thomas Lutheran, Streetsboro, OH. by Rev. Rob Taylor.

Many people struggle with the question of, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" John 9:1-41 helps us to understand this question a little better. Understanding will help us to cope when bad things do happen, and help us to help others when bad things happen to them as well.