Sixth Sunday in Easter
Greater love has no man than this,
that a man lay down his life
for his friends.
You are My friends.
John 15:13-14
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Bear Fruit That Will Last
May 13, 2012
AS WE GATHER
Easter continues as the words of Christ take on new meaning following His resurrection. We are called to abide in Christ and bear fruit which befits the risen Lord. Part of that fruit is not only sharing our faith but responding to the needs of those around us when people are suffering.
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING:
Acts 11:19-30
(God turned persecution into a means of spreading the Gospel and planting a congregation filled with faith and love in Christ.)
1 John 4:1-11
(The genuineness of our faith is attested by the words with which we confess Christ and by the deeds that display His love.)
John 15:9-17
(Jesus’ love turns us from enemies into His friends as we are born anew by this love to bear its fruit in our lives.)
Listen to Sermon 2012-05-13
HYMN ”O Splendor of the Father’s Light“ TLH 550 Lyrics
The HYMN OF THE DAY “Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice” TLH 387 Lyrics
Distribution
“The Day of Resurrection” TLH 205 Lyrics
“O Lord, We Praise Thee” TLH 313 Lyrics
CLOSING HYMN “Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain” TLH 204 Lyrics
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WORSHIP HELPS
Fifth Sunday of Easter
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Acts 4:26-40
EPISTLE 1 John 3:18-24
HOLT GOSPEL John 15:1-8
Listen to Sermon 2012-05-06
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Jesus said, . . .
“I am the Good Shepherd.
The Good Shepherd lays down
His life for the sheep.”
John 10:11
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Shepherd Me, O God
April 29, 2012
AS WE GATHER
Jesus Christ is indeed our Good Shepherd. Because of that, we have everything that we need. At times we are tempted to turn that around, saying instead that because I have everything that I want, Jesus is now my Good Shepherd. Jesus is our staff and stay in good times and bad, sickness and health, prosperity or want. No matter what our circumstances may be, by faith we can be led to see and say that “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.”
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Acts 4:23-33
EPISTLE 1 John 3:1-2
HOLY GOSPEL John 10:11-18
Listen to Sermon 2012-04-29
Third Sunday of Easter
… that repentance to the forgiveness of sins should be preached in His Name to all nations.
Luke 24:47
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Walk in the Light. There’s No Other Way!
April 22, 2012
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Acts 4:8-12
EPISTLE 1 John 1:1-2.2
HOLY GOSPEL Luke 24:36-49
Listen to Sermon 2012-04-22
HYMN ”Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense” TLH 206 Lyrics
The HYMN OF THE DAY ”God Loved the World So that He Gave“ TLH 245 Lyrics
Distribution
“He Is Arisen! Glorious Word!” TLH 189 Lyrics
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” TLH 193 Lyrics
CLOSING HYMN “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” TLH 200 Lyrics
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WORSHIP HELPS
Second Sunday of Easter
If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven;
if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.
John 20:23
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Stop Doubting and Believe!
April 15, 2012
AS WE GATHER
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” So states the writer to the Hebrews. On this side of eternity we are called upon to trust and believe. In eternity we will have our faith changed to sight. We, too, like Thomas, need the assurance that Christ’s resurrection is real. Because of that, we now have life to the fullest. “I believe; help my unbelief.”
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Acts 3:13-15, 17-26
EPISTLE 1 John 5:1-6
HOLY GOSPEL John 20:19-31
Listen to Sermon 2012-04-15
HYMN ”Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won”” TLH 201 Lyrics
The HYMN OF THE DAY ”O Sons and Daughters of the King“ TLH 208 Lyrics
Distribution
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” TLH 193 Lyrics
CLOSING HYMN “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness” TLH 192 Lyrics
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Luke 24:36-49
WORSHIP HELPS
The Resurrection Of Our LORD
You seek Jesus of Nazareth,
Who was crucified.
He has risen, He is not here;
see the place where they laid Him.
Mark 16:6
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Isaiah 25:6-9
EPISTLE 1 Corinthians 15:19-25
HOLY GOSPEL Mark 16:1-8
Listen to Sermon 2012-04-08
Good Friday
So they put a sponge full of the vinegar on hyssop and held it to His mouth. When Jesus had received the vinegar, He said, “It is finished.” (John 19:29-30)
GOOD FRIDAY
Tenebrae Vespers
April 6, 2012
THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
HYMN ”O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” TLH 172 Lyrics
Listen to Sermon 2012-04-06
Maunday Thursday
With fervent desire have I desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 7, 2012
AS WE GATHER
During our worship we will remember the events that took place on the night in which our Lord Jesus was betrayed. While gathered in the “Upper Room” Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper.
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Exodus 24:3-11
EPISTLE 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
HOLY GOSPEL Mark 1:.12-26
Listen to Sermon 2012-04-05
HYMN ”O Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken” TLH 143 Lyrics
Palm Sunday
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Lo, your King comes to you.
Zechariah 9:9
PALM SUNDAY
Sunday of the Passion
Blessed Is He
April 1, 2012
AS WE GATHER
Today we mark the beginning of Holy Week as we celebrate our Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the adulation of the crowd. We also take time to remember especially Jesus’ passion – His suffering on our behalf. Our worship begins with a reading of the Palm Sunday account.
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Zechariah 9:9-10
EPISTLE Philippians 2:5-11
HOLY GOSPEL Mark 15:1-39
Listen to Sermon 2012-04-01
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Jesus answered them, … “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” John 12:23-24
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
“Sir, we would see Jesus!”
March 25, 2012
AS WE GATHER
People often think of grief as being associated with the death of a loved one. In reality, people grieve over any perceived loss, whether it be death, loss of a job, a broken relationship, or virtually any change in life. The Scriptures encourage us to grieve over our sinfulness and the broken relationship with God which it brings about. As God comes to us through the Word and Sacraments, and strengthens us by His Holy Spirit, we are equipped for the challenges and troubles that come to us. We are enabled to embrace the good and gracious will of God, and trust His promise to strengthen us to endure until the end, when we will see the Lord Jesus face to face.
”The Lord be with you”
Ruth 2:4, Luke 1:28, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16
READING Jeremiah 31:31-34
EPISTLE Hebrews 5:7-9
HOLY GOSPEL John 12:20-33
Listen to Sermon 2012-03-25