https://lcmspastor.com Engaging. Relevant. Pastor Dale sets aside personal opinion and politics to present the Word of God, the ultimate Truth. Offering forgiveness from guilt, guidance for your daily life, insights from the mind and heart of God, and even the cure for death itself, these weekly messages present God's message to you. en-US Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 © Dale Critchley Preaching and Teaching from Dale Critchley in Leadville, CO Dale Critchley Engaging. Relevant. Pastor Dale sets aside personal opinion and politics to present the Word of God, the ultimate Truth. Offering forgiveness from guilt, guidance for your daily life, insights from the mind and heart of God, and even the cure for death itself, these weekly messages present God's message to you. no LCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synodpastordale@lcmspastor.comDale Critchley https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-intercession/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-intercession/#respond Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:32:00 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15407 Postures of Prayer series explores Intercession, the act of coming alongside others in prayer, even when they are far away. Rev. Roger Schlechte unpacks the petitions "Thy kingdom come" and "Thy will be done" from the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on Matthew 6:9-13. He explores how praying for others embodies care, compassion, and the desire to see God’s kingdom grow on earth as in heaven. With examples from Scripture like Abraham’s plea for Sodom (Genesis 18:22-33) and Paul’s encouragement to pray for leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-8), Rev. Schlechte challenges us to intercede for those in need, trusting God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. Listen now to be inspired by the power of intercessory prayer and its role in reflecting God’s love to the world! ]]> Postures of Prayer series explores Intercession, the act of coming alongside others in prayer, even when they are far away. Rev. Roger Schlechte unpacks the petitions "Thy kingdom come" and "Thy will be done" from the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on Matthew 6:9-13. He explores how praying for others embodies care, compassion, and the desire to see God’s kingdom grow on earth as in heaven. With examples from Scripture like Abraham’s plea for Sodom (Genesis 18:22-33) and Paul’s encouragement to pray for leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-8), Rev. Schlechte challenges us to intercede for those in need, trusting God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. Listen now to be inspired by the power of intercessory prayer and its role in reflecting God’s love to the world! ]]> Postures of Prayer series explores Intercession, the act of coming alongside others in prayer, even when they are far away. Rev. Roger Schlechte unpacks the petitions "Thy kingdom come" and "Thy will be done" from the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on Matthew 6:9-13. He explores how praying for others embodies care, compassion, and the desire to see God’s kingdom grow on earth as in heaven. With examples from Scripture like Abraham’s plea for Sodom (Genesis 18:22-33) and Paul’s encouragement to pray for leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-8), Rev. Schlechte challenges us to intercede for those in need, trusting God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. Listen now to be inspired by the power of intercessory prayer and its role in reflecting God’s love to the world! ]]> Roger Schlechte The final installment of the Postures of Prayer series explores Intercession, the act of coming alongside others in prayer, even when they are far away. Rev. Roger Schlechte unpacks the petitions "Thy kingdom come" and "Thy will be done" from the Lord’s... 00:27:56 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-supplication/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-supplication/#respond Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:00:06 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15384 ]]> ]]> ]]> Larry McGurer In this message, Pastor Larry McGurer examines the Posture of Supplication through Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 7:7-11: “Ask, and it will be given to you.” Drawing on the story of the paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda and Jesus’ own example of... 00:30:04 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-mission/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-mission/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:00:12 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15380 ]]> ]]> ]]> Dale Critchley Pastor Dale challenges us to add movement to our prayer lives as he explores the posture of Mission from Matthew 28:16-20. Beginning with a children’s message with Mutton Jeff, Dale shares how even simple, prayerful actions can change lives. With heartf... 00:34:05 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-humble/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-humble/#respond Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:35:01 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15322 Subscribe: ]]> Subscribe: ]]> Subscribe: ]]> Larry McGurer In this sermon, Pastor Larry McGurer continues the Postures of Prayer series by exploring the posture of Humility. Using both scripture and personal stories, he explains the significance of bowing, kneeling, and even lying prostrate in prayer as acts of h... 00:21:52 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-adoration/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-adoration/#respond Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:26:44 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15317 Dale Critchley In the second message of the Postures of Prayer series, Dale Critchley approaches the theme of Adoration. Exploring Psalm 146, he challenges us to remember who we are as children of God and to praise Him not because of what we’ve done, but because of wh... 00:26:15 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-unhurried/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/postures-of-prayer-unhurried/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:06:39 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15313 Larry McGurer In the first installment of the Postures of Prayer series, Pastor Larry McGurer explores the theme of living with an Unhurried posture of prayer. Using Psalm 46 as a guide, he reflects on the importance of being still and trusting in God's sovereignty ami... 00:27:26 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-faith-works-does-prayer-actually-work/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-faith-works-does-prayer-actually-work/#respond Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:59:46 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15284 ]]> ]]> ]]> Dale Critchley If you've ever wondered if prayer changes anything or if God is even listening, this sermon embraces that struggle. What’s the point of praying when the answer feels like a resounding “no”? We’ll unpack what James 5:13-20 says about prayer, relati... 00:35:36 prayer pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)no https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-faith-works-when-being-right-is-wrong/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-faith-works-when-being-right-is-wrong/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:05:08 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15271 Dale Critchley Pastor Dale tackles the deep struggles of how we use our words, especially when we're driven by the need to be right. Inspired by James 3:1-12, he explores the tension between righteousness and love, particularly in divisive debates like the LGBTQ+ contro... 00:23:28 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-faith-works-is-your-god-just-a-reflection-of-you/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-faith-works-is-your-god-just-a-reflection-of-you/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:15:41 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15264 Dale Critchley Do we see God as He truly is, or just as a reflection of ourselves? In this episode, we dive into James' message on faith and mercy, exploring how our actions reveal who we believe God to be. Are we showing His mercy to others, or remaking Him in our own ... 00:18:25 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-to-fight-like-jesus/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-to-fight-like-jesus/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 17:27:42 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15259 Dale Critchley In a world filled with complex villains and ever-shifting morals, how do we, as Christians, stand firm in righteousness? Join us as we explore Ephesians 6:10-20 and uncover what it truly means to put on the full armor of God. Mutton Jeff thinks fighting l... 00:28:39 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-to-see-god-accurately/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-to-see-god-accurately/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:33:29 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15251 Dale Critchley In a world full of misrepresentations and deepfakes, how can we truly know God? Pastor Dale tackles this question by exploring Isaiah 29:11-19, diving into the challenges of seeing God clearly when we can't even see ourselves accurately. He reveals the ke... 00:19:46 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/the-secret-to-finding-peace/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/the-secret-to-finding-peace/#respond Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:39:13 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15246 Dale Critchley In a world obsessed with busyness, where can we find true peace? Pastor Dale Critchley dives into Psalm 34:12-22, revealing the surprising source of lasting peace. Discover how seeking righteousness, speaking wisely, and trusting in God’s presence can t... 00:27:42 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-to-eat-the-bread-of-life/ https://lcmspastor.com/sermons/how-to-eat-the-bread-of-life/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:33:06 +0000 https://lcmspastor.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=15229 Dale Critchley Jesus proclaims, “I am the bread of life.” We unpack the importance of receiving what we need most in life and what happens when we truly embrace the living bread that Jesus offers. Through the lens of everyday experiences—whether it’s the stress ... 00:22:06 pastordale@lcmspastor.com (Dale Critchley)noLCMS, Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Summit Mission Alliance, Lutheran, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Missouri Synod