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.
Sermon: No sermon recording this week.

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

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

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