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Strength and Savior
“My strength and my courage is the Lord, and he has been my savior.” (Exodus 15:2, LH)
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True Teaching
“True teaching was in his mouth; no evil was ever found on his lips.” (Malachi 2:6a, LH)
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Commemoration of St. Francis Xavier
Introduction This is the homily I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, the Commemoration of St. Francis Xavier, when the Homestead Cluster gathered for the Eucharist. + + + Readings Isaiah 62:1-7 Psalm 48 Romans 10:11-17 Luke 24:44-53 + + + Message Sometimes the commemoration of a saint…
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Man and Maker
“On that day man shall look to his maker, his eyes turned toward the Holy One of Israel.” (Isaiah 17:7, LH)
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Lamp in the Darkness
“You, O Lord, are my lamp, my God who lightens my darkness.” (Psalm 18:29, LH)
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Shelter and Shade
“For over all, his glory will be shelter and protection: shade from the parching heat of day, refuge and cover from storm and rain.” (Isaiah 4:5b-6, LH)
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Given Life
“God it is who has given you life in Christ Jesus.” (1 Corinthians 1:30a, LH)
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Stand Up
Introduction This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-29, 2009, the weekend of the First Sunday of Advent. + + + Readings Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 + + + Prayer As we hear and heed your Word, O God,…
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Come Now
“Come now, let us set things right, says the Lord: Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow; Though they be crimson red, they may become white as wool.” (Isaiah 1:18, LH)
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Grow Strong
“But you, beloved, grow strong in your holy faith through prayer in the Holy Spirit. Persevere in God’s love, and welcome the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ which leads to life eternal.” (Jude 20-21, LH)