Category Archives: sermon

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Scriptures: Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
Prayer of the Day: O God, strength of those who hope in you: Be present and hear our prayers; and, because in the weakness of our mortal nature we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, so that in keeping your commandments we may please you in will and deed; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Genesis 3.8-15

Sunday, May 31st, 2015

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God our Father, dwelling in majesty and mystery, renewing and fulfilling creation by your eternal Spirit, and revealing your glory through our Lord, Jesus Christ: Cleanse us from doubt and fear and enable us to worship you, with your Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, living and reigning, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Romans 8.12-17

Sunday, May 24th, 2015

Scriptures: Acts 2:1-21; PSalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Prayer of the Day: God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you sent upon the disciples the promised gift of the Holy Spirit, look upon your Church and open our hearts to the power of the Spirit. Kindle in us the fire of your love, and strengthen our lives for service in your kingdom; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reings with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: John 15.26, 27; 16.4b-15

Sunday, May 17th, 2015

Scriptures: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19
Prayer of the Day: Almighty and eternal God, your Son our Savior is with you in eternal glory. Give us faith to see that, true to his promise, he is among us still, and will be with us to the end of time; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Psalm 1

Sunday, May 10th, 2015

Scriptures: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
Prayer of the Day: O God, from whom all good things come: Lead us by the inspiration of your Spirit to think those things which are right, and by your goodness help us to do them; 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 15.9-17

Sunday, May 3rd, 2015

Scriptures: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8
Prayer of the Day: O God, form the minds of your faithful people into a single will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that amid all the changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joy is found; 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 15.1-8

Sunday, April 26th, 2015

Scriptures: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
Prayer of the Day: God of all power, you called from death our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep. Send us as shepherds to rescue the lost, to heal the injured, and to fee one another with knowledge and understanding; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Good Shepherd

Sunday, April 19th, 2015

Scriptures: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48
Prayer of the Day: O God, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen world, resuing us from the hopelessness of death. Grant your faithful people a share in the joys that are eternal; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Luke 24.36-48

Easter Sunday, 4/5/15

Scriptures: Isaiah 55:6-13; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8
Prayer of the Day: Lord Jesus Christ, you have risen from the dead and live and reign for all eternity. We thank and praise you for your blessed passion, your glorious resurrection, and your promise to return and take us home. Fortify our faith and strengthen our hope as we journey from this veil of tears to the New Jerusalem; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 55.6-13

Good Friday, 4/3/15

Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Prayer of the Day: Lord Jesus Christ, through your agony and sweat, scourging and suffering, crying and dying, you take away the sin of the world. Lead us to the cross where, with repentant hearts, we may humbly receive the gifts of your redeeming love; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 52.13-53.12