• 408 From "Rise!" to Risen!
    Apr 9 2026

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    Summary: Do you like stories? How about stories about yourself? Today, we’re going to hear one.

    Referenced Bible verses: 1 Peter 2:2; John 20:19-31; Genesis 2:7; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

    Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

    Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

    Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

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    Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

    Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

    Podcast (for downloadable audio) at: https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

    YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7KnYS1bpHKaL2OseQWCnw

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  • 407 First-generation Christians
    Apr 3 2026

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    Summary: What possible meaning can life have in the face of the inevitability of death? Today, we’re going to find out.

    Referenced Bible verses: : Isaiah 5:35; John 10:14-18; John 18:1-19:42

    Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

    Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

    Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

    Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

    Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

    Podcast (for downloadable audio) at: https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

    YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7KnYS1bpHKaL2OseQWCnw

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  • 406 From M.T. to Empty
    Apr 1 2026

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    Summary: The Gospel of John in the Bible spends over 50% of his gospel on the last week of Jesus’ life. Today, we’re going to find out why.

    Referenced Bible verses: : Isaiah 52:7a; John 13:1-17, 31b-35; Philippians 4:11-14; Philippians 2:2-8; Galatians 5:6b

    Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

    Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

    Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

    Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

    Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

    Podcast (for downloadable audio) at: https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

    YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7KnYS1bpHKaL2OseQWCnw

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  • 405 Three Parades
    Mar 25 2026

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    Summary: Parades were once an expression of community identity. That they have become fewer in number and less substantial today comes as no surprise. Today, we’re going to look at three that create Christian identity.

    Referenced Bible verses: Matthew 21:1-11; Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 27:31-37; Revelation 7:9-10

    Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

    Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

    Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

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    Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

    Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

    Podcast (for downloadable audio) at: https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

    YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7KnYS1bpHKaL2OseQWCnw

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  • 404 404 Error Code
    Mar 19 2026

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    Summary: The Emergency Food Pantry in the church that I served in Compton had a bumper sticker stuck to the inside of its door. It said, “If you feel far from God, guess who moved?” Today, we’re going to find out what that means.

    Referenced Bible verses: John 11:1-45; John 10:17-18; Romans 6:3-5

    Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

    Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

    Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

    Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

    Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

    YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7KnYS1bpHKaL2OseQWCnw

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  • 403 Formerly Known As
    Mar 12 2026

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    Summary: California has been known as the place where people from all over can go to reinvent themselves. Jesus has another idea. Today, we’re going to find out what it is.

    Referenced Bible verses: John 9:1-14; John 3:15; 2 Corinthians 5:17

    Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

    Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

    Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

    Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

    Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

    Podcast (for downloadable audio) at: https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

    YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7KnYS1bpHKaL2OseQWCnw

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  • 402 How to Tell If It's A Scam
    Mar 5 2026

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    Summary: There are lots of ways that you can get scammed these days. How can you tell when an offer is real and when it is a scam? Today, we’re going to find out.

    Referenced Bible verses: John 4:5-42; Jeremiah 2:12-13; John 7:37-39

    Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

    Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

    Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

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    Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

    Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

    Podcast (for downloadable audio) at: https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

    YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7KnYS1bpHKaL2OseQWCnw

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  • 401 Making it Fresh
    Feb 26 2026

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    Summary: What is old and stale to the world is new and fresh to us. How can we make the gospel of Jesus Christ fresh for those in darkness? Today, we’re going to find out.

    Referenced Bible verses: John 3:1-17; Numbers 21:4-9

    Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

    Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

    Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

    Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

    Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

    Podcast (for downloadable audio) at: https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

    YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7KnYS1bpHKaL2OseQWCnw

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