Scriptures: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
Prayer of the Day: Lord God, our strength, the battle of good and evil rages within and around us, and our ancient foe tempts us with his deceits and empty promises. Keep us steadfast in Your Word and, when we fall, raise us again and restore us through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Matthew 4.1-11
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Ash Wednesday, 2017
Scriptures: Exodus 3:1-14; John 8:48-59
Prayer of the Day: Almighty and merciful God, you desire not the death of sinners, but that we turn from our waywardness and live. Create in us clean and repentant hearts, that acknowledging our sins and lamenting our wretchedness, we may receive from you, merciful Father, full remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: John 8.48-59
Sunday, February 26th, 2017
Scriptures: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, on the mountain you showed your glory in the transfiguration of your Son. Give us the vision to see beyond the turmoil of our world and to behold the king in all his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Matthew 17.1-9
Sunday, February 19th, 2017
Scriptures: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; Matthew 5:38-48
Prayer of the Day: God of compassion, keep before us the love you have revealed in your Son, who prayed even for his enemies; in our words and deeds help us to be like him through whom we praye, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Matthew 5.38-48
Sunday, February 12th, 2017
Scriptures: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
Prayer of the Day: Lord God, mercifully receive the prayers of your people. Help us to see and understand the things we ought to do, and give us grace and power to do them; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Matthew 5.21-26
Sunday, February 5th, 2017
Scriptures: Isaiah 58:1-9a; Psalm 112:1-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16; Matthew 5:13-20
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, You sent Your only Son as the Word of life for our eyes to see and our ears to hear. Help us to believe with joy what the Scriptures proclaim, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 58.1-9a
Sunday, January 29th, 2017
Scriptures: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
Prayer of the Day: O God, you know that we cannot withstand the dangers which surround us. Strengthen us in body and spirit so that, with your help, we may be able to overcome the weakness that our sin has brought upon us; through Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Micah 6.1-8
Sunday, January 22nd, 2017
Scriptures: Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you sent your Son to proclaim you kingdom and to teach with authority. Anoint us with the power of your Spirit, that we, too, may bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captive; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Matthew 4.12-23
Sunday, January 15th, 2017
Scriptures: Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42
Prayer of the Day: Lord God, you showed your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son. As he brought gladness and healing to his people, grant us these same gifts and lead us also to perfect faith in him, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon:John 1.29-34
Sunday, January 8th, 2017
Scriptures: Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
Prayer of the Day: Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful in their calling to be your children and inheritors with him of everlasting life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Matthew 3.13-17 (low quality recording.)