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At the Crossroads
This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, March 27–28, 2010, for the Passion Sunday. + + + Readings Luke 19:28–40 (Procession with Palms) Isaiah 50:4–9a Psalm 31:9–16 (antiphon v. 5) Philippians 2:5–11 Luke 23:1–49 + + + Prayer Pour out upon us your Holy Spirit,…
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The mystery … is great
This is the sermon I prepared for Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., for the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2010. + + + Readings Isaiah 7:10–14 Psalm 40:1–11 1 Timothy 3:16 Luke 1:26–38 + + + Prayer Send your Holy Spirit upon us, Father in heaven, just as…
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Living as Christians: Music
This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Midweek services from Ash Wednesday through Maundy Thursday will explore the theme, “Living as Christians.” + + + Readings 2 Samuel 6:1–5 Psalm 98 Ephesians 5:18–20 Mark 14:22–26 + + + Prayer You call us to return…
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Thoughtful Extravagance
This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, March 20–21, 2010, for the Fifth Sunday in Lent. + + + Readings Isaiah 43:16–21 Psalm 126 (antiphon v.5) Philippians 3:4b–14 John 12:1–8 + + + Prayer You call us to return to you, Lord God, and to…
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Living as Christians: Prayer
This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Midweek services from Ash Wednesday through Maundy Thursday will explore the theme, “Living as Christians.” + + + Readings 1 Kings 8:22–30 Psalm 28 Ephesians 3:16–19 Matthew 6:5–8 + + + Prayer You call us to return…
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Steadfast Love
Introduction This is a homily I prepared for a funeral held at Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice, Neb., on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Readings Lamentations 3:22–26, 31–33 Psalm 46:1–7 Romans 8:31–39 John 11:21–27 Message In a way, it seems fitting that Paula marked her last days on the road, traveling, camping, spending time with family. Because,…
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Repentance, Reconciliation, and Restoration
This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, March 13–14, 2010, for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. + + + Readings Joshua 5:9–12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32 + + + Prayer You call us to return to you, Lord God, and to…
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Between Bride and Bridegroom
This is a homily I prepared for a wedding at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 13, 2010. + + + Readings Genesis 1:26–31 1 Corinthians 12:31–13:13 Matthew 19:3–6 + + + Message If the word “love” were a set of tires, the tread on them would be worn smooth. We have put so…
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Living as Christians: Church
This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Midweek services from Ash Wednesday through Maundy Thursday will explore the theme, “Living as Christians.” + + + Readings Exodus 19:16–25 Psalm 100 Ephesians 2:19–22 Matthew 28:16–20 + + + Prayer You call us to return to…
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Drinking from the Rock
This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, March 6–7, 2010, for the Third Sunday in Lent. + + + Readings Isaiah 55:1–9 Psalm 63:1–8 1 Corinthians 10:1–13 Luke 13:1–9 + + + Prayer You call us to return to you, Lord God, and to leave…