Posted in March 2020

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

An online service of worship

Scripture Text: Ezekiel 37:1–14; Psalm 130:1–8; Romans 8:1–11; John 11:1–45

Our thanks to Augsburg Publishing for permitting the use of their music during the pandemic.  A valley of long-dead bones is revivified. A dead man is raised from the grave. And we too, who were dead in our sins, dead men walking in this flesh, are raised to new life in Christ. But this happens, not because a prophet spoke or even because the Lord said, “Come forth,” but because the Son of Man died for the world, becoming the resurrection and the life to everyone who believes.  

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Series: Lent 2020

A sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent – A valley of long-dead bones is revivified. A dead man is raised from the grave. And we too, who were dead in our sins, dead men walking in this flesh, are raised to new life in Christ.

Vespers

Service of Evening Prayer

Scripture Text: Mark 8:14

The LBW Service of Evening Prayer (Vespers), March 25, 2020

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

An online service of worship

Watch this short video about getting ready for today's worship service. Please note that there is now a GIVE link at the top of every page of this website, so that you may make an online offering. A Service of Worship The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 22, 2020   Order for Confession and Forgiveness P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify ...

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Series: Lent 2020

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent – Those who would walk in the Light, must be led by the Light. Only then may they be light to others. 

Third Sunday in Lent

Series: Lent 2020

Scripture Text: Exodus 17:1–7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1–8; John 4:5–26

A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent – These are difficult tiimes for our nation and the world. Is God using them so that we might be drawn to the Rock of rejoicing. Drink! 

The Third Sunday in Lent

An online service of worship

Scripture Text: Exodus 17:1–7; Psalm 95:1–9; Romans 5:1–8; John 4:5–30, 39–42

What do we use our mouths for—to grumble or to praise? We suffer a little and grumble about God or his servants. We thirst; we hunger; yet do we rejoice in our sufferings? Those who rejoice instead of complain, endure and ultimately, are refreshed and renewed through their hope in God. They have faith that he is able and willing to provide a veritable sea to gush from a rock, in order to satisfy their needs. He provided living water from the Rock of our salvation so that we need “never be thirsty again. Drink deeply—and rejoice.

Second Sunday in Lent

Series: Lent 2020

Scripture Text: Genesis 12:1–9; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1–17; John 3:1–17

A sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent – Maybe God has called you to another city, another job, another church or family. He does so with divine purpose for your life. For when God calls us, he is calling us to himself. When we go where God has called, we find he is there with us.

First Sunday in Lent

Series: Lent 2020

Scripture Text: Genesis 3:1-21; Psalm 32:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11

A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent – God created a way to cover the sin of Adam and Eve. He has also made a way to cover our sins. This sermon considers what it is that makes people happy, and how God has provided the way to this utmost contentment.