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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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Happy in Forgiveness
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 March 2010 meeting. The Psalm is the one appointed for the preceding Sunday. Reading 1Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.…
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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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A Lamp, A Light
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105, NAB)
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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…