Category Archives: sermon

Sunday, August 2nd, 2015

Scriptures: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; Psalm 78:23-29; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35
Prayer of the Day: Gracious Father, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world. Give us this bread, that he may live in us and we in him, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Ephesians 4.1-16

Sunday, July 19th, 2015

Scriptures: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Prayer of the Day: O Lord, pour out upon us the spirit to think and do what is right, that we, who cannot even exist without you, may have the strength to live according to your will; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Ephesians 2.11-22

Sunday, July 12th, 2015

Scriptures: Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your word. By your Holy Spirit help us to receive it with joy, live according to it, and grow in faith and hope and love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Ephesians 1.3-14

Sunday, July 5th, 2015

Scriptures: Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13
Prayer of the Day: God of glory and love, peace comes from you alone. Send us as peacemakers and witnesses to your kingdom, and fill our hearts with joy in your promises of salvation; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: 2 Corinthians 12.2-10

Sunday, June 28th, 2015

Scriptures: Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43
Prayer of the Day: O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for ou that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Lamentations 3.22-33

Sunday, June 21st, 2015

Scriptures: Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
Prayer of the Day: O God our defender, storms rage about us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us all from unbelief; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Job 38.1-11

Sunday, June 14th, 2015

Scriptures: Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34
Prayer of the Day: God, our maker and redeemer, you have made us a new company of priests to bear witness to the Gospel. Enable us to be faithful to our calling to make known your promises to all the world; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Ezekiel 17.22-24

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