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Sunday, March 22nd, 2015

Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, our redeemer, in our weakness we have failed to be your messengers of forgiveness and hope in the world. Renew us by your Holy Spirit, that we may follow your commands and proclaim your 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: Psalm 51.1-12

Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

Scriptures: Isaiah 48:17-22; Hebrews 9:11-14; Matthew 10:26-33
Prayer of the Day: Gracious Father, You provided the gift of Your Son who suffered and died to cleanse us from our iniquities. As our atoning sacrifice and Passover Lamb, his blood forgives us and frees us from all sin. Hear us as we give you thanks and praise for this wonderful salvation; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 48.17-22

Sunday, March 15th, 2015

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: Ephesians 2.1-10

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

Scriptures: Isaiah 45:1-8; Hebrews 6:13-20; Matthew 9:27-34
Prayer of the Day: O Almighty God, merciful Father, you opened a way for your ancient people Israel to return from Babylon to the Promised Land and through your Son Jesus, you open up for us the way to everlasting life. Free us from the chains that bind us so that we follow where you lead, all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ you Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 45.1-8

Sunday, March 8th, 2015

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

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Scriptures: Isaiah 44:1-5; Hebrews 4:15-5:6; Matthew 9:9-13
Prayer of the Day: Loving and gracious Father, we thank and praise You for the gift of Holy Baptism. Through water and the Word You cleanse us from our sin, fill us with Your Holy Spirit, and make us Yours forever. May we always treasure and cherish this gift, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 44.1-5

Sunday, March 1st, 2015

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 25th, 2015

Scriptures: Isaiah 43:1-7; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 6:25-34
Prayer of the Day: O God of mercy and might, although You have an entire universe to govern and uphold, You still call us by name and give us infinite value. Grant us your Holy Spirit so that we may all the more have the faith to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth of your love for us through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 43.1-7

Sunday, February 22nd, 2015

Scriptures: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15
Prayer of the Day: Lord God, you led your ancient people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide now the people of your Church, that, following our Savior, we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
No Sermon Recording this Week.

Ash Wednesday – 2/18/15

Scriptures: Isaiah 41:14-16; Hebrews 2:1-9; Matthew 5:1-12
Prayer of the Day: O God of steadfast love and mercy, we give you thanks for the season of Lent – its call to repentance, its focus on Jesus’ suffering and death, and its offer of new life. Grant us faith to embrace the grace that you pour out so abundantly because of the blood and resurrection of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 41.14-16