Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
“Be silent, and come out of him!”
Mark 1:25
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
“One With Authority”
January 29, 2012
AS WE GATHER
Those who heard Jesus teach recognized that He did so with an authority that gave Him power, even over the unclean spirits. Moses had prophesied that God would raise up such a mighty prophet from the people and warned that people should listen to Him. Paul points out that the freedom we have in the Prophet must not be misused at the risk of the conscience of others.
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Micah 6:1-8
EPISTLE 1 Corinthians 8:-13
HOLY GOSPEL Mark 1:21-28
Listen to Sermon 2012-01-29
HYMN ” Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice,” TLH 387 Lyrics
Third Sunday After the Epiphany
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of God.
Mark 1:14
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
“Come, follow me, and . . .”
January 22, 2012
AS WE GATHER
The ministry of Jesus Christ demands a response. No one can truly encounter the Savior without being changed and challenged. He calls all to repent. He calls all to follow. He challenges all who follow him to become different: dedicated to his service and committed to his mission. The unmistakable message of God for us today is that we are drafted into his service. We pray that we may be ready and willing, made so by the power of the Spirit and the Word.
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Jonah 3:1-5, 10
EPISTLE 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
HOLY GOSPEL Mark 1:14-20
HYMN ” From All that Dwell below the Skies” TLH 15 Lyrics
The HYMN OF THE DAY “Come, ‘Follow Me,’ the Savior Spake” TLH 421 Lyrics
Distribution
Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” TLH 307 Lyrics
“Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” TLH 59 Lyrics
CLOSING HYMN "Christ Is Our Cornerstone" TLH 465 Lyrics
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Second Sunday After The Epiphany
Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened. John 1:51
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
“Come and See”
January 15, 2012
AS WE GATHER
Who is this, really? The one whose birth prompted a visit from Wise Men from the East, the one whose Baptism in the Jordan by John was the occasion of a word from God Himself: “You are My Son, whom I love; with You I am well pleased.” Who is this, really? When Nathanael scoffed, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip answered simply “Come and see.” The same invitation is extended to us today: “Come and see.” The same invitation is ours to extend to the skeptics in our world: “Come and see.”
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING 1 Samuel 3:1-10
EPISTLE 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
HOLY GOSPEL John 1:43-51
Listen to Sermon 2012-01-15
First Sunday after the Epiphany
Thou art My Beloved Son; with Thee I am well pleased. Mark 1:11
THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
First Sunday after the Epiphany
Here is my chosen One in whom I delight.
January 8, 2012
AS WE GATHER
During Advent we heard John proclaim a baptism of repentance. His candle burned brightly, but was soon outshone by God’s chosen One, the Servant who is to open the unseeing eyes inIsraeland be a light for the nations of the world. The baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan marks the beginning of his public ministry. The voice from heaven which names Jesus as “Son” will be heard once again at the end of the Epiphany season on Transfiguration.
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Isaiah 42:1-7
EPISTLE Acts 10:34-38
HOLY GOSPEL Mark 1:4-11
Listen to Sermon 2012-01-08
HYMN ” O Splendor of the Father’s Light” TLH 550 Lyrics
The HYMN OF THE DAY…………………….(tune TLH 63)
1. From wilderness to Jordan came
The final Prophet to proclaim
That judgment soon was to begin
To punishIsraelfor their sin.
2. Although of Abraham’s descent,
Since all have sinned, all must repent,
And, like the Gentiles, undergo
A baptism, and its import show.
3. But when Christ came, no judgment dire
Did he pronounce with venging fire;
Himself the Baptism underwent,
The sinless, perfect penitent.
4. On him the Spirit, like a dove,
Descended, and the Father`s love
Voiced his approval that the Son
Mankind’s salvation had begun.
5. All glory, Lord, to you we pay
For your epiphany today;
And to the Father tribute bring,
As by the Spirit here we sing.
Distribution
“ “He that Believes and Is Baptized” TLH 301 Lyrics
“An Awe-full Mystery Is Here” TLH 304 Lyrics
CLOSING HYMN "Songs of Thankfulness and Praise" TLH 134 Lyrics
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New Years Day
Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. So Abraham called the name of that place The LORD will provide (Genesis 26:13-14).
And at the end of eight days, when He was circumcised, He was called Jesus (Luke 2:21).
NEW YEAR’S DAY
THE CIRCUMSION OF OUR LORD
He Was Named
January 1, 2012
AS WE GATHER
God cares about time. The first thing to be created was light and the result was the first day. On the fourth day God created lights in the expanse of the sky “to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years.” Today we mark the beginning of a new year, the eighth day of Christmas, the eighth day of Jesus’ life when, by law, He was circumcised and given the name Jesus. God cares about time. We pray: “Lord, teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Amen.”
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Isaiah 45:22-25
EPISTLE Colossians 3:12-17
HOLY GOSPEL Luke 2:25-40
Listen to Sermon 2012-01-01
HYMN ” All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” TLH 339 Lyrics
HYMN OF THE DAY ” Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love” TLH 114 Lyrics
Distribution
“O Lord, We Praise Thee” TLH 313 Lyrics
“An Awe-full Mystery Is Here” TLH 304 Lyrics
CLOSING HYMN "Let Us All with Gladsome Voice" TLH 97 Lyrics
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The Nativity of Our Lord
The Nativity Of Our Lord
CHRISTMAS DAY
It’s a Boy
December 25, 2011
AS WE GATHER
Today we celebrate the festival of the Nativity of our Lord. The anticipation of Advent and the song of the angels give way to the celebration of the birth of Christ. We stand expectantly beside the shepherds to see the mystery of the ages come to past: Unto you is born this day…a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Isaiah 9:2-7
EPISTLE Titus 2:11-14
HOLY GOSPEL Luke 2:1-20
Listen to Sermon 2011-12-25
HYMN ”Joy to the World” TLH 87 Lyrics
HYMN OF THE DAY ” All Praise to Thee, Eternal God” TLH 80 Lyrics
Distribution
“Let Us All with Gladsome Voice” TLH 97 Lyrics
“An Awe-full Mystery Is Here” TLH 304 Lyrics
CLOSING HYMN "Behold, a Branch is Growing" TLH 645 Lyrics
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Fourth Sunday in Advent
The Lord is with you!
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
A Pregnancy Crisis
December 18, 2011
AS WE GATHER
The mystery of Jesus Christ was revealed in part through the prophets. When King David wanted to build a house as a gift to God, God used the prophet Nathan to give a far greater gift to David: “Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before Me; your throne will be established forever.” This prophetic promise came to reality in Jesus: Son of Mary, Son of God . Gabriel’s announcement to Mary created an enormous crisis for her. She entrusted herself completely to the will of God: “I am the Lord’s servant. May it be to me as you have said.” May God grant us to be of one mind with Mary’s humble attitude, especially when our faith is tested.
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
EPISTLE Romans 16:25-27
HOLY GOSPELLuke 1:26-38
Listen to Sermon 2011-12-18
HYMN ”Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord TLH 91 Lyrics
HYMN OF THE DAY ” Come, O Precious Ransom” TLH 55 Lyrics
Distribution
““Savior of the Nations, Come” TLH 95 Lyrics
CLOSING HYMN “Of the Father's Love Begotten" TLH 98
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Third Sunday in Advent
Whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Come Down with Freedom
December 11, 2011
AS WE GATHER
Today we hear the cry in the desert: “Make straight paths for the Lord.” God rends the heavens, comes down the prepared ways, and brings freedom and deliverance to sin’s captives. The message of release from sin is one we hear with joy.
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11
EPISTLE 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
HOLY GOSPEL John 1:6-8, 19-28
Listen to Sermon 2011-12-11
HYMN ”Hark the Glad Sound TLH 66 Lyrics
HYMN OF THE DAY ” O Lord, How Shall I Meet You“ (first tune) TLH 58 Lyrics
Distribution
““Savior of the Nations, Come” TLH 95 Lyrics
CLOSING HYMN “Lift Up Your Heads" (second tune) TLH 73 Lyrics
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Second Sunday in Advent
Prepare the way of the Lord.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Come Down with Comfort
December 4, 2011
AS WE GATHER
Today we echo the call of John the Baptizer to repent and believe as we prepare for our Lord’s coming. Thus we prepare our hearts for our God who comes with comfort and tenderness, having paid for our sins. Here is your God!
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Listen to Sermon 2011-12-04
HYMN ”Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People” TLH 61 Lyrics
HYMN OF THE DAY ” On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” TLH 63 Lyrics
Distribution
Closing Hymn “ Hark, a Thrilling Voice” TLH 60 Lyrics
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John 1:6-8, 19-28
First Sunday in Advent
And what I say to you I say to all: “Watch.”
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Redeem, Remember, Return
November 27, 2011
AS WE GATHER
Advent is the Church’s “wake-up call.” God summons us to holy alertness, a wakefulness and spiritual sensitivity to the signs of the times as we look forward to Christ’s glorious, victorious return. “Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down!” “He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.” “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come!”
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Isaiah 63:16b-17; 64:1-8
EPISTLE 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
HOLY GOSPEL Mark 13:33-37
Listen to Sermon 2011-11-27
HYMN ”The Advent of Our God” TLH 68 Lyrics
HYMN OF THE DAY ” When Sinners See Their Lost Condition TLH 65 Lyrics
Distribution
“ Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” TLH 306 Lyrics
CLOSING HYMN “Come, O Precious Ransom" TLH 55 Lyrics
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