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The LORD Answers
Introduction The Congregation Council at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., where I am serving as interim pastor, opens its monthly meetings with devotions. These are the thoughts for the November 2009 meeting. The psalm is from the lectionary for the upcoming Sunday. Reading I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before…
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Melt Me Down
“Weigh my heart, summon me by night, melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.” (Psalm 17:3, BCP)
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Holding Him
“But the love of the Lord is everlasting upon those who hold him in fear….” (Psalm 103:17a, LH)
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In Strength
“O Lord, arise in your strength; we shall sing and praise your power.” (Psalm 21:14, LH)
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Out of Poverty
Introduction This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, 2009, the weekend of the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. + + + Readings 1 Kings 17:8-16 Psalm 146 (8) Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 + + + Prayer Long ago, O God, you spoke to our…
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Who Can Live?
“What man can live and never see death? Who can save himself from the grasp of the grave?” (Psalm 89:48, LH)
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Proclaiming Truth
“I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord; through all ages my mouth will proclaim your truth.” (Psalm 89:1, LH)
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One Who Saves
“This God of ours is a God who saves.” (Psalm 68:20a, LH)
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Waiting to be Heard
“I waited, I waited for the Lord and he stooped down to me; he heard my cry.” (Psalm 40:1, LH)
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Concerning Last Things
Introduction This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2009, the weekend of the Solemnity of All Saints’ Day. + + + Readings Isaiah 25:6-9 or Wisdom 3:1-9 Psalm 24 (5) Revelation 21:1-6a John 11:32-44 + + + Prayer Long ago,…