Scriptures: Psalm 20:1-7; Matthew 6:19-34

Prayer of the Day: Extravagant God, you have promised treasure in heaven that outweighs any we could envision or imagine on earth. Help us to be grateful for the amazing gifts you have already given to us. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sermon: Matthew 6:19-24

Scriptures: Psalm 1; Matthew 5:1-20

Prayer of the Day: Loving God, your son Jesus taught many things that helped people know how deeply you love humanity. Help us to live in your love, so that we might be beacons of light for others. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sermon: Matthew 5:1-17

Scriptures: Psalm 91:9-12; Matthew 4:1-17

Prayer of the Day: God of strength, your son Jesus withstood many temptations because his love for you was greater than his earthly desires. Make our love for you so strong, that we might withstand anything that threatens to stand between us and your love. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sermon: Matthew 4:1-11

Scriptures: Psalm 2; Matthew 3:1-17

Prayer of the Day: Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River you proclaimed Him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in his name faithful in their calling as your children and inheritors with him of everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Sermon: Matthew 3:1-17

Scriptures: Psalm 96; Matthew 2:1-23

Prayer of the Day: Extravagant God, you sent magi with generous gifts to visit the baby Jesus and proclaim his reign to all the world. Make our voices heard when we proclaim God’s love to all. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sermon: Matthew 2:1-23

Scriptures: Psalm 132:1-12; Matthew 1:1-17

Prayer of the Day: Holy Father, you blessed Jesus with a rich line of diverse and interesting ancestors. Bless our families; those related by blood and those brought to us by love. For the sake of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

Sermon: Matthew 1:1-17

Scriptures: Psalm 95:1-7a; Luke 2:8-20

Prayer of the Day: O God of proclamation, you sent shepherds to Mary to proclaim the good news that her child is God’s son. Send us into the world to proclaim the good news of your love to all who will hear. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sermon: Christmas Day Sermon

Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-25

Prayer of the Day: God of promise, you made a commitment to Joseph that you would make Jesus a savior to all. Renew your commitment with us, so that all may know the saving grace of your son, Jesus. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sermon: Matthew 1:18-25

Scriptures: Matthew 12:15-21; Isaiah 42:1-9

Prayer of the Day: God of light, you sent a savior into the world to bring justice and release to all who are in bondage. Shine this light upon us, and show us how to bring justice and peace to all who suffer. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sermon: Isaiah 42:1-9

Scriptures: Isaiah 40:1-11
Prayer of the Day: Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming give us strength in our conflicts and shed light on our path through the darkness of this world; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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