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
Category Archives: sermon
Sunday, December 23rd, 2018
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
Sunday, December 16th, 2018
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
Sunday, Dec. 9th, 2018
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.
Sermon: No sermon recording this week.
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Scriptures: Matthew 26:36-38; Habakkuk 1:1-13; 2:1-4; 3:16-19
Prayer of the Day: Faithful God, you proved your faithfulness to your people when they cried out to you in distress. Be present in our distress, and show us how to be faithful to you in the midst of suffering. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Habakkuk
Sunday, November 25th, 2018
Scriptures: Matthew 21:12-13; Jeremiah 1:4-10; 7:1-11
Prayer of the Day: God of mercy, you showed the people of Israel how to behave in ways that honor you and your people. Show us how to behave so that your world might be blessed through our actions. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Jeremiah 7.1-11
Sunday, November 18th, 2018
Scriptures: Matthew 5:14-16; Isaiah 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7, 14-20
Prayer of the Day: God of deliverance, you promised prosperity and peace to the exiles of Jerusalem. Grant us to prosper, not for riches, but for faith, so that our lives may be a blessing to all. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 36-37
Sunday, November 11th, 2018
Scriptures: Matthew 9:13; Micah 1:2-5, 5:2-5a, 6:6-8
Prayer of the Day: God of justice, you sent your servant Micah to proclaim justice and peace to a world that lacked both. Make us instruments of justice and peace, so that your world might prosper. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: No recording for this week
Sunday, November 4th, 2018
Scriptures: Matthew 8:2-3; 2 Kings 5:1-15a
Prayer of the Day: Healing God, you healed your servant Naaman of his affliction when he came to you, through Elisha, for help. Heal our afflictions, and make us faithful servants. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: 2 Kings 5.1-15 2018
Sunday, October 28th, 2018
Scriptures: Matthew 6:9-13; 1 Kings 3:3-15
Prayer of the Day: Generous God, you gave your servant Solomon wisdom so that he might govern your people well. Grant us your wisdom, so that we might perform our life’s duties with gratitude and wisdom. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sermon: 1 Kings 3.3-15