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Advent 2 What does the Bible say about the future?
Advent 2 2014 Luke 21:25-36 What does the Bible say about the future? In our gospel lesson today Jesus spoke to the disciples about their future. God’s judgment would come upon those who still followed the Old Covenant at the … Continue reading
Advent 2 Short Order of Daily Prayer
ORDER FOR DAILY PRAYER In the name of the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Introit for Advent 2 may be prayed. Say to the daughter of | Zion,* “Behold, your sal- | vation comes.” The LORD … Continue reading
Advent 1 Short Order for Daily Prayer
ORDER FOR DAILY PRAYER In the name of the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Introit for Advent 1 may be prayed. To you, O LORD, I lift | up my soul.* O my God, in … Continue reading
What does the Bible say?
[This is an excerpt from the Seed of Life our monthly newsletter. Look for the audio and sermon text of this year long series here at our blog beginning on November 30th, 2014.] Beloved in Christ, What does the Bible say? You may often … Continue reading
Sermon: Trinity 9 Luke 16:1-9
Christ was defrauded upon the cross for you. Though he was guilty of no sin he took your crimes into himself. He willingly paid the full price for your redemption. As the dishonest manager found relief for his misery by relying on the mercy of the master, how much more will Christ help you in your misery as you trust his mercy! You are redeemed, not by means of silver or gold, the unrighteous wealth of this world, but the very blood of God. Continue reading
Devotion: Saint Mary, Mother of Our Lord
Psalm 45:10-17 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and in- | cline your ear:* forget your people and your | father’s house, and the king will desire your | beauty.* Since he is your lord, | bow to him. The people … Continue reading
Sermon: Easter 4 John 16:16-22
In the name of our risen Lord Jesus, amen. How many of you have heard the little phrase “In a little while…” before? How many of you have said it? I have said it more times than I can count … Continue reading