Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, look with mercy upon your people, and grant that by your great goodness, they may be governed and preserved in both body and soul; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Sermon: Psalm 51.1-12 2018
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2018
Scriptures: Exodus 20:14; Psalm 24; Colossians 3:5-14; Matthew 5:27-30
Prayer: Lord we confess that within our marriages we have not been as faithful, honoring, and loving as we should be. We confess that we have not been sexually pure and decent in life. Guard us from all dishonorable lust and every sexual sin that we may be pure and decent in all that we say or do. Answer the cries of those who seek a godly spouse, and uphold all married couples in faithfulness that they may honor and love each other and so glorify You.
Sermon: 6th Commandment
Sunday, March 11th, 2018
Scriptures: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
Prayer of the Day: God of all mercy, by your power to heal and to forgive, graciously cleanse us from all sin and make us strong; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: John 3.14-21
Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
Scriptures: Exodus 20:13; Psalm 52; 1 John 3:11-24; Matthew 5:21-26
Prayer: Lord we confess that we have not acted with tenderness toward our neighbors, but instead have caused them hurt and harm in their bodies by hateful words, destructive deeds, and neglect of their well-being. O Lord, strengthen us by Your mercy and empower us to help and support our neighbors in every physical need.
Sermon: 5th Commandment
Sunday, March 4th, 2018
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22
Prayer of the Day: Eternal Lord, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death, and resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your Word and obey it, so that we become instruments of your redeeming love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 2018
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
Scriptures: Exodus 20:12; Psalm 103:1-13; Ephesians 6:1-4; Luke 11:1-13
Prayer: Lord we confess that we have sinned against you be despising and angering our parents and others whom you have placed in authority over us. Forgive us our sin and give us repentance where we have ignored, neglected, and provoked our parents. Enable us to honor, serve, obey, love, and cherish them as your instruments for giving us life and blessing.
Sermon: 4th Commandment
Sunday, February 25th, 2018
Scriptures: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38
Prayer of the Day: Eternal God, it is your glory always to have mercy. Bring back all who have erred and strayed from your ways; lead them again to embrace in faith the truth of your Word and to hold it fast; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Mark 8.31-38
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
Scriptures: Exodus 20:8-11; Psalm 92; Hebrews 10:19-25; Luke 8:4-15
Prayer Lord we confess that far too often we are drawn away from what you would give us when we gather for worship; the preaching of your Word and the nourishment of you Holy Supper. Forgive us of our sin. By you Word and Spirit, draw us away from our restless labor that we might find rest in you alone. Merciful God, grant that, fearing and loving you above all things, we may never despise the preaching of your Word of life, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
Sermon: 3rd Commandment
Sunday, February 18th, 2018
Scriptures Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15
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: No recording this week.
Ash Wednesday, 2018
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1-7; Psalm 135:1-7, 13-18; Ephesians 4:1-7; Luke 18:18-30
Prayer: O Lord we confess that we have looked for good and have searched for refuge outside of you and in so doing we have not feared, loved, or trusted in you above all things. Forgive us our sin. Grant unto us undivided hearts to fear your wrath and so avoid the evil that you abhor. Help us to love what you command and trust in your promises. Amen.
Sermon: 1st Commandment