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Readings & Sermon Archives Lutheran Hour Ministries Sunday, February 7, 2010     Old Testament:     Isaiah 6:1-8                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 14:12b-20                 Gospel:     Luke 5:1-11     Sermon  -     Will You Pass These "Disciple Tests"?                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Gospel lesson above. 4^th Sunday after Epiphany, January 31, 2010     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 1:4-10, 17-19                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 12:31b-13:13                 Gospel:     Luke 4:31-44     Sermon  -     God's Word is in Your Mouth                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Old Testament lesson above. 3^rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 24, 2010     Old Testament:     Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-10                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 12:12-31a                 Gospel:     Luke 4:16-30     Sermon  -     Where Do I Fit In?                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Epistle lesson above. Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, January 17, 2010     Old Testament:     Job 10:8-12                  Epistle:     Ephesians 4:14-16                 Gospel:     John 17:14-19     Sermon  -     When I Was In Need, You Came To Me                   Text:     Matthew 25:31-46 Guest Pastor: Rev. Tom Fleischmann, Sheboygan County area Chaplain Epiphany Sunday, January 10, 2010     Old Testament:     Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-11                  Epistle:     Ephesians 3:1-12                 Gospel:     Matthew 2:1-12     Sermon  -     We Come to Worship Him                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Gospel lesson above. 2^nd Sunday after Christmas, January 3, 2010     Old Testament:     I Kings 3:4-15                  Epistle:     Ephesians 1:3-14                 Gospel:     Luke 2:40-52     Sermon  -     Wow! What a God!                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Epistle lesson above. New Year's Eve, December 31, 2009         First Lesson:     Isaiah 30:8-17    Second Lesson:     Romans 8:31-39                 Gospel:     Luke 12:35-40     Sermon  -     Conquering the New Year                   Text:     The sermon is based on the Second Lesson above. St. John the Evangelist Sunday, December 27, 2009         First Lesson:     Revelation 1:1-6    Second Lesson:     I John 1:1-2:2                 Gospel:     John 21:20-25     Sermon  -     The Apostle of John, Instrument of God                   Text:     The sermon is based on All of the above lessons. Christmas Day Festival Service, December 25, 2009         First Lesson:     Isaiah 62:10-12    Second Lesson:     Titus 3:4-7                 Gospel:     Luke 2:1-20     Sermon  -     Let Us Ponder with Mary                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Gospel lesson above. Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 2009         First Lesson:     Isaiah 9:2-7    Second Lesson:     Titus 2:11-14                 Gospel:     Luke 2:1-20     Sermon  -     The Christmas Love of Giving                   Text:     John 3:16 4^th Sunday in Advent, December 20, 2009     Old Testament:     Micah 5:2-5a                  Epistle:     Hebrews 10:5-10                 Gospel:     Luke 1:39-56     Sermon  -     Blessed Little Bethlehem                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Old Testament lesson above. 3^rd Midweek Advent Service, December 16, 2009     Old Testament:     Isaiah 40:1-11                  Epistle:     II Peter 3:8-14                 Gospel:     Mark 1:1-8     Sermon  -     The Christmas Love of AFFIRMATION                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Old Testament lesson above. 3^rd Sunday in Advent, December 13, 2009     Old Testament:     Zephaniah 3:14-20                  Epistle:     Phlipians 4:4-7                 Gospel:     Luke 7:18-35     Sermon  -     Ancient Joy for Today People                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Old Testament lesson above. 2^nd Midweek Advent Service, December 9, 2009              <> SERVICE CANCELLED <> (Experienced 6th heaviest snowfall for this day in recorded history.) 2^nd Sunday in Advent, December 6, 2009     Old Testament:     Malachi 3:1-7b                  Epistle:     Phlipians 1:2-11                 Gospel:     Luke 3:1-20     Sermon  -     The Prophetic Ministry of the Church                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Old Testament lesson above. 1^st Midweek Advent Service, December 2, 2009     Old Testament:     Isaiah 63:16b-17, 64:1-8                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 1:3-9                 Gospel:     Mark 13:32-37     Sermon  -     The Christmas Love of TIME                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Gospel lesson above. 1^st Sunday in Advent, November 29, 2009     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 33:14-16                  Epistle:     I Thessalonians 3:9-13                 Gospel:     Luke 19:28-40     Sermon  -     Challenged to be Witnesses                   Text:     I Peter 3:15-18 Thanksgiving Eve Service, November 25, 2009         First Lesson:     Deuteronomy 8:10-18    Second Lesson:     Philippians 4:10-20                 Gospel:     Luke 17:11-19     Sermon  -     Living Our Thanks                   Text:     Luke 17:17-19 Last Sunday of the Church Year, November 22, 2009     Old Testament:     Isaiah 51:4-6                  Epistle:     Jude 20-25                 Gospel:     Mark 13:24-37     Sermon  -     Who Will Follow In Their Footsteps?                   Text:     Mark 1:16-20 24^th Sunday after Pentecost, November 15, 2009     Old Testament:     Daniel 12:1-3                  Epistle:     Hebrews 10:11-25                 Gospel:     Mark 13:1-13     Sermon  -     Great High Priest -- Great Christian Living                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Epistle lesson above. Guest Pastor: Rev. John Brogaard of Omro, WI 23^rd Sunday after Pentecost, November 8, 2009     Old Testament:     I Kings 17:8-16                  Epistle:     Hebrews 9:24-28                 Gospel:     Mark 12:38-44     Sermon  -     Who Are We and Why Are We Here?                   Text:     II Cornthians 3:12-18 Guest Pastor:  Rev. John Wille, LCMS South Wisconsin District President All Saints Day, November 1, 2009     Old Testament:         Isaiah 26:1-4, 8-9, 12-13, 19-21                  Epistle:         Revelation 21:9-11, 22-27, 22:1-5                 Gospel:         Matthew 5:1-12     Sermon:       -      Marching In                   Text:     Sermon is based on the three lessons above. Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2009 (Pastor and Ardith Alemeyer's Retirement)     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 31:31-36                  Epistle:     Romans 3:19-28                 Gospel:     John 8:31-36     Sermon  -     Triumph Over Tragedy                   Text:     Romans 8:28, 35 & 37 20^th Sunday after Pentecost, October 18, 2009     Old Testament:     Isaiah 53:10-12                  Epistle:     Hebrews 4:9-16                 Gospel:     Mark 10:35-45     Sermon  -     Can I Have What I Want?                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Gospel lesson above. 19^th Sunday after Pentecost, October 11, 2009     Old Testament:     Genesis 2:18-24                  Epistle:     Hebrews 2:9-18                 Gospel:     Mark 10:2-16     Sermon  -     Two Become One In Christ                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Gospel lesson above. 18^th Sunday after Pentecost, October 4, 2009         LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League) Sunday     Old Testament:     Isaiah 50:4-10                  Epistle:     James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-18                 Gospel:     Mark 8:27-35     Sermon  -     Deny Yourself, Take Up the Cross and Follow Him!                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Gospel lesson above. 17^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 27, 2009                       A Celebration of Youth     Old Testament:     Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, & 24-29                  Epistle:     James 4:7-12                 Gospel:     Mark 9:38-50     Sermon  -     What are Friends For?                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Epistle lesson above. 16^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 20, 2009     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 11:18-20                  Epistle:     James 3:13-4:10                 Gospel:     Mark 9:30-37     Sermon  -     Sowing Peace - Reaping Rightousness                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Epistle lesson above. 15^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 13, 2009     Old Testament:     Isaiah 50:4-10                  Epistle:     James 3:1-12                 Gospel:     Mark 9:14-29     Sermon  -     Jesus Makes All Things New                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Epistle lesson above. 14^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 6, 2009     Old Testament:     Isaiah 35:4-7                  Epistle:     James 1:17-27                 Gospel:     Mark 7:31-37     Sermon  -     A Time of Opportunity                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Epistle lesson above. 13^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 30, 2009     Old Testament:     Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9                  Epistle:     Ephesians 6:10-20                 Gospel:     Mark 7:14-23     Sermon  -     Put On the Full Armor of God                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Epistle lesson above. Our guest speaker, Michael Tanney, is a St. Louis seminarian.                 (He has been a missionary in Venezuela and Puerto Rico) 12^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 23, 2009     Old Testament:     Isaiah 29:11-19                  Epistle:     Ephesians 5:22-33                 Gospel:     Mark 7:1-13     Sermon  -     Marriage - A Gift of God                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Epistle lesson above. 11^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 16, 2009     Old Testament:     Proverbs 9:1-6                  Epistle:     Ephesians 5:15-20                 Gospel:     John 6:51-69     Sermon  -     Living in God's Wisdom                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Epistle lesson above. 10^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 9, 2009     Old Testament:     I Kings 19:4-8                  Epistle:     Ephesians 4:30-5:2                 Gospel:     John 6:41-51     Sermon  -     My Grace Is Sufficient For You                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Old Testament lesson above. 9^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 2, 2009     Old Testament:     Exodus 16:2-15                  Epistle:     Ephesians 4:17-24                 Gospel:     John 6:24-33     Sermon  -     Do We Have Our Work Priorities Straight?                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Gospel lesson above. 8^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 26, 2009     Old Testament:     Genesis 9:8-17                  Epistle:     Ephesians 3:14-21                 Gospel:     Mark 6:45-56     Sermon  -     God Knows You & Cares For You!                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Gospel lesson above. 7^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 19, 2009     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 23:1-6                  Epistle:     Ephesians 2:13-22                 Gospel:     Mark 6:30-44     Sermon  -     The Good Shepherd's Great Compassion                   Text:     Sermon is based on the Gospel lesson above. 6^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 12, 2009     Old Testament:     Amos 7:10-15                  Epistle:     Ephesians 1:3-14                 Gospel:     Mark 6:14-29     Sermon  -     Chosen In Christ!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. 5^th Sunday after Pentecost, Independence Day Service, July 5, 2009     Old Testament:     Ezekiel 2:1-5                  Epistle:     II Corinthians 12:1-10                 Gospel:     Mark 6:1-13     Sermon  -     A Nation Seeking Freedom                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. 4^th Sunday after Pentecost, June 28, 2009     Old Testament:     Lamentations 3:22-33                  Epistle:     II Corinthians 6:1-9, 13-15                 Gospel:     Mark 5:21-43     Sermon  -     There Is Yet Hope!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 3^rd Sunday after Pentecost, June 21, 2009     Old Testament:     Job 38:1-11                  Epistle:     II Corinthians 6:1-13                 Gospel:     Mark 4:35-41     Sermon  -     We Need God's Eternal Love                   Text:     Sermon based on the Old Testament lesson above. 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost, June 14, 2009     Old Testament:     Deuteronomy 5:12-15                  Epistle:     II Corinthians 4:5-12                 Gospel:     Mark 2:23-28     Sermon  -     We Do Not Preach Ourselves, But Jesus Christ!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2009       First Reading:     Isaiah 6:1-8  Second Reading:     Acts 2:14, 22-36                 Gospel:     John 3:1-17     Sermon  -   Do You Have to be Reborn?                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel above. Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009       First Reading:     Genesis 11:1-9  Second Reading:     Acts 2:1-21                 Gospel:     John 14:23-31     Sermon  -   Spirit Power                   Text:     Sermon based on the Second Reading above. 7^th Sunday of Easter - Memorial Day, May 24, 2009         First Lesson:     Acts 1:12-26                 Epistle:     I John 5:9-15                 Gospel:     John 17:11-19     Sermon  -   Be a Soldier of the Cross!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle above. Confirmation Sunday, May 17, 2009         First Lesson:     Acts 1:1-11                 Epistle:     Ephesians 1:15-23                 Gospel:     Luke 24:44-53     Sermon  -   God's Gift to You: A Legacy                   Text:     Sermon based on the First Lesson above. Professions of Faith   Julia   Dillon   Kristina   Nicole   Michael   Nathaniel   Nathan   Meridith   Eric 5^th Sunday of Easter - Mother's Day, May 10, 2009         First Lesson:     Acts 8:26-40                 Epistle:     I John 4:1-11                 Gospel:     John 15:1-8     Sermon  -   Jesus to the Rescue                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel above. 4^th Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2009         First Lesson:     Acts 4:23-33                 Epistle:     I John 3:1-2                 Gospel:     John 10:11-18     Sermon  -   The Good Shepherd Loves Me                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel above. 3^rd Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2009       * Added naratives by members back from the Haiti Mission Trip         First Lesson:     Acts 4:8-12                 Epistle:     I John 1:1-2:2  * Dennis Schulz:                     Gospel:     Luke 24:36-49      * Jean Zeinert:                * Rob Ertl:         Sermon  -     A Name to Remember                   Text:     Sermon based on the First Lesson above. Guest Pastor:  Pastor Marky Kessa, visiting from his church in Haiti 2^nd Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2009         First Lesson:         Acts 4:32-35                  Epistle:         I John 1:1-2:2                 Gospel:         John 20:19-31     Sermon:       -      Running with Jesus                   Text:     Acts 4:8-12 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney Easter Sunrise Service, April 12, 2009     Old Testament:     Isaiah 25:6-9                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 15:19-28                 Gospel:     Mark 16:1-8     Sermon  -     It is Finished - Jesus Won!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Good Friday Tenebrae Service, April 10, 2009 The Service of Darkness           Reading:     Isaiah 53:4-6 The Entrance into Jerusalem           Reading:     Mark 11:1-4, 7-10 The Darkness of Misunderstanding (in the Temple)           Reading:     The First Set of Candles is Extinguished The Darkness of Betrayal           Reading:     Matthew 26:20-28 The Second Set of Candles is Extinguished The Darkness of Temptation           Reading:     Matthew 26:30-45 The Third Set of Candles is Extinguished The Darkness of Injustice           Reading:     Mark 14:53-64, 15:1-5 The Fourth Set of Candles is Extinguished The Darkness of Denial           Reading:     Mark 14:66-72 The Fifth Set of Candles is Extinguished The Darkness of Rejection           Reading:     Luke 23:13-24 The Darkness of Crucifixion           Reading:     Matthew 27:33-49 The Darkness of Death           Reading:     Luke 23:44-46 The Darkness of Burial           Reading:     John 19:31-42 The Sixth (last) Set of Candles is Extinguished The Prayer           Reading:     Meditation of Hope           Reading:     The Lit Christ Candle is Carried Out In Silence Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2009     Old Testament:     Exodus 12:1-14                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 11:23-26                 Gospel:     Luke 22:14-20     Sermon  -     Father Forgive Us Through this Holy Supper                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Palm Sunday, April 5, 2009     Old Testament:     Zachariah 9:9-10                  Epistle:     Philippians 2:5-11                 Gospel:     Mark 11:1-10     Sermon  -     Humility Begins With Christ                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. Midweek Lenten Service VI, April 1, 2009        The Lesson:     Matthew 27:45-66     Sermon  -     Forgive Our Misplaced Sorrow                   Text:     Luke 23:26-31 5^th Sunday in Lent, March 29, 2009     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 31:31-34                  Epistle:     Hebrews 5:7-9                 Gospel:     Mark 10:35-45     Sermon  -     God Will Remember Our Sins No More                   Text:     Sermon based on the Old Testament lesson above. Midweek Lenten Service V, March 25, 2009        The Lesson:     Matthew 27:27-56     Sermon  -     Forgive Us for Despising Our Savior's Claim!                   Text:     Mark 15:16-20 4^th Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2009     Old Testament:     Numbers 21:4-9                  Epistle:     Ephesians 2:4-10                 Gospel:     John 3:14-21     Sermon  -     Look Up! Restore Your Faith Perspective!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Our Guest Pastor:  Rev. John Brogaard of Omro, Wisconsin Midweek Lenten Service IV, March 18, 2009        The Lesson:     Matthew 27:1-26     Sermon  -     Forgive Us When We Abandon Your Truths!                   Text:     John 18:33-38 Our Guest Pastor:  Rev. John Brogaard of Omro, Wisconsin 3^rd Sunday in Lent, March 15, 2009     Old Testament:     Exodus 20:1-17                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 1:22-25                 Gospel:     John 2:13-22     Sermon  -     God's Love Shown in the 10 Commandments                   Text:     Sermon based on the Old Testament lesson above. Midweek Lenten Service III, March 11, 2009        The Lesson:     Matthew 26:57-75     Sermon  -     Forgive Our Desire to Defy Your Divine Authority                   Text:     Mark 14:60-65 2^nd Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2009     Old Testament:     Genesis 28:10-17                  Epistle:     Romans 5:1-11                 Gospel:     Mark 8:31-38     Sermon  -     Called to Boldly Bear the Cross                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Midweek Lenten Service II, March 4, 2009        The Lesson:     Matthew 26:36-56     Sermon  -     Forgive Our Fearful Lack of Trust                   Text:     Mark 14:48-52 1^st Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2009     Old Testament:     Genesis 22:1-18                  Epistle:     Romans 8:31-39                 Gospel:     Mark 1:9-15     Sermon  -     Nothing Will Separate Us From the Love of God                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. Ash Wednesday, February 25, 2009                  Epistle:     II Corinthians 5:20-6:2                 Gospel:     Matthew 27:15-26     Sermon  -     Forgive Us When We Despise Your Sweet Salvation!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Transfiguration Of Our Lord Sunday, February 22, 2009     Old Testament:     II Kings 2:1-12                  Epistle:     II Corinthians 3:12-4:2                 Gospel:     Mark 9:2-9     Sermon  -     Our Savior's Transfiguration                   Text:     Mark 9:2-9 Matthew 17:1-9 6^th Sunday after Epiphany, February 15, 2009     Old Testament:     II Kings 5:1-14                  Epistle:     1 Corinthians 9:24-27                 Gospel:     Mark 1:40-45     Sermon  -     ALL TOO EASY                   Text:     Sermon based on the Old Testament lesson above. 5^th Sunday after Epiphany, February 8, 2009     Old Testament:     Job 7:1-7                  Epistle:     1 Corinthians 9:16-23                 Gospel:     Mark 1:29-39     Sermon  -     God Bless You!                   Text:     2 Corinthians 13:14 Guest Pastor:  Rev. John Brogaard of Omro, Wisconsin 4^th Sunday after Epiphany, February 1, 2009     Old Testament:     Deuteronomy 18:15-20                  Epistle:     1 Corinthians 8:1-13                 Gospel:     Mark 1:21-28     Sermon  -     Why the Miracles?                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 3^rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 25, 2009     Old Testament:     Jonah 4:1-11                  Epistle:     1 Corinthians 7:31-35, 39-40                 Gospel:     Mark 1:14-20     Sermon  -     Come, Follow Me,                                     and I Will Make You Fishers of Men                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, January 18, 2009     Old Testament:     Jonah 3:1-5, 10                  Epistle:     1 Corinthians 6:12-20                 Gospel:     John 1:43-51     Sermon  -     Go to the Great City and Proclaim the Message                   Text:     John 3:1-5, 10 1 Peter 2:9 1^st Sunday after Epiphany, January 11, 2009     Old Testament:     Genesis 1:1-5                  Epistle:     Romans 6:1-11                 Gospel:     Mark 1:4-11     Sermon  -     Held Fast by God's Hand                   Text:     Psalm 139:9-10 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Roy Peterson of Concordia University Wisconsin Epiphany Sunday, January 4, 2009     Old Testament:     Isaiah 60:1-6                  Epistle:     Ephesians 3:2-12                 Gospel:     Matthew 2:1-12     Sermon  -     God Has A Secret                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. New Year's Eve Service, December 31, 2008     Old Testament:     Ecclesiastes 3:1-14                  Epistle:     II Peter 3:8-9                 Gospel:     John 8:25-32     Sermon  -     Waiting for a New Year                   Text:     Luke 2:22-40 1^st Sunday after Christmas, December 28, 2008         First Lesson:         Isaiah 61:10-62:3                  Epistle:         Galatians 4:4-7                 Gospel:         Luke 2:22-40     Sermon:       -      Running with Jesus                   Text:     Luke 2:13-15 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney Christmas Day Festival Service, December 25, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 62:10-12                  Epistle:     Titus 3:4-7                 Gospel:     Luke 2:1-20     Sermon  -     Genesis Again!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 9:2-7                  Epistle:     Titus 2:11-14                 Gospel:     Luke 2:1-20     Sermon  -     The Peace of Angels                   Text:     Luke 2:14 4^th Sunday in Advent, December 21, 2008     Old Testament:     II Samuel 7:1-7, 8-11 & 16                  Epistle:     Romans 16:25-27                 Gospel:     Luke 1:26-38     Sermon  -     What Do You Expect From Christmas?                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Midweek Advent Service III, December 17, 2008     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 31:15-17                  Epistle:     Revelation 12:1-6                 Gospel:     Matthew 2:13-18     Sermon  -     Joseph Dreams of Safety in Egypt                   Text:     Matthew 2:13 3^rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 63:1-3, 10-11                  Epistle:     I Thessalonians 5:16-24                 Gospel:     John 1:6-8, 19-28     Sermon  -     Dressing Up for Advent                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Midweek Advent Service II, December 10, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 60:1-6                  Epistle:     Revelation 7:9-12                 Gospel:     Matthew 2:1-12     Sermon  -     Wise Men Dream of a Dangerous King                   Text:     Matthew 2:12 2^nd Sunday in Advent, December 7, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 40:1-11                  Epistle:     II Peter 3:8-14                 Gospel:     Mark 1:1-8     Sermon  -     Generosity is the Hallmark                   Text:     II Corinthians 9:15 Midweek Advent Service I, December 3, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 7:10-14                  Epistle:     Galatians 4:1-7                 Gospel:     Matthew 1:18-25     Sermon  -     Joseph Dreams of a Wondrous Birth                   Text:     Matthew 1:20 1^st Sunday in Advent, November 30, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 63:16-17, 64:1-8                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 1:3-9                 Gospel:     Mark 13:33-37     Sermon  -     Jesus Is Coming! Are You Ready?                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Thanksgiving Eve, November 26, 2008     Old Testament:     Amos 7:10-15                  Epistle:     Ephesians 1:3-14                 Gospel:     Luke 17:11-19     Sermon  -     Thanksgiving Is A Blessing                   Text:     Psalm 103:1-6 Christ the King Sunday, November 23, 2008     Old Testament:     Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 15:20-28                 Gospel:     Matthew 25:31-46     Sermon  -     Discipleship is the Path                   Text:     Mark 8:34 27^th Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2008         First Lesson:         I Kings 17:8-16                  Epistle:         Hebrews 9:24-28                 Gospel:         Mark 12:41-44     Sermon:       -      The Rich Poor                   Text:     Sermon based on the three lessons above. Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney 26^th Sunday after Pentecost, November 9, 2008         First Lesson:         Genesis 22:1-14                  Epistle:         Hebrews 11:6-19                 Gospel:         Matthew 9:18-26     Sermon:       -      Faith Is The Foundation                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. All Saints' Day, November 2, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 26:1-9, 19-21                  Epistle:     Revelation 21:9-11, 22-27                 Gospel:     Matthew 5:1-12     Sermon  -     Welcome Home Fellow Saints                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2008         First Lesson:         Revelation 14:6-7                  Epistle:         Romans 3:19-28                 Gospel:         John 8:31-36     Sermon:       -      Free Loading or Deserving                   Text:     Luke 7:1-10 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney 23^rd Sunday after Pentecost, October 19, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 45:1-7                  Epistle:     I Thessalonians 1:1-10                 Gospel:     Matthew 22:15-22     Sermon  -     The Struggle of the Two Kingdoms                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 22^nd Sunday after Pentecost, October 12, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 25:6-9                  Epistle:     Philippians 4:4-13                 Gospel:     Matthew 22:1-14     Sermon  -     Choosing the Right Clothes                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 21^st Sunday after Pentecost, October 5, 2008 (LWML Sunday)     Old Testament:     Isaiah 5:1-7                  Epistle:     Philippians 3:4-14                 Gospel:     Matthew 21:33-46     Sermon  -     Opening Hearts and Eyes to Christ!                   Text:     Luke 24:31-32 20^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 28, 2008 (Youth Sunday)     Old Testament:     Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32                  Epistle:     Philippians 2:1-4, 14-18                 Gospel:     Matthew 21:23-32     Sermon  -     SALVATION: Let it Happen!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 19^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 21, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 55:6-9                  Epistle:     Philippians 1:1-5, 19-27                 Gospel:     Matthew 20:1-16     Sermon  -     When Being Last Really Counts!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 18^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 14, 2008 (9/11/2001 Memorial)     Old Testament:     Genesis 9:1-11 Isaiah 44:6-11, 24-28                  Epistle:     Romans 13:1-5 Romans 9:14-25                 Gospel:     Matthew 24:1-14     Sermon  -     I Lift Up My Eyes to the Lord                   Text:     Psalm 121 17^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 7, 2008 (Rally Day)     Old Testament:     Ezekiel 33:7-9                  Epistle:     Romans 13:1-10                 Gospel:     Matthew 18:1-20     Sermon  -     Who's Your Forever Friend? Jesus!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 16^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 31, 2008 (Labor Day)     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 15:15-21                  Epistle:     Romans 12:9-21                 Gospel:     Matthew 16:21-28     Sermon  -     God Promises to Restore the Lost                   Text:     Sermon based on the Old Testament lesson above. 15^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 24, 2008     Old Testament:     Exodus 6:2-8                  Epistle:     Romans 11:33-12:8                 Gospel:     Matthew 16:13-20     Sermon  -     God Promises Freedom in Christ                   Text:     Sermon based on the Old Testament lesson above. 14^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 17, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 56:6-8                  Epistle:     Romans 11:13-15, 29-32                 Gospel:     Matthew 15:21-28     Sermon  -     Oh, For a Faith That Won't Let Go!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 13^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 10, 2008     Old Testament:     Job 38:4-18                  Epistle:     Romans 10:5-17                 Gospel:     Matthew 14:22-33     Sermon  -     God Controls ALL Things!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 12^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 3, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 55:1-5                  Epistle:     Romans 8:35-39                 Gospel:     Matthew 14:13-21     Sermon  -     Food for Life!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 11^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 27, 2008     Old Testament:     Deuteronomy 7:6-9                  Epistle:     Romans 8:28-39                 Gospel:     Matthew 13:44-52     Sermon  -     What would you give for the Greatest Treasure?                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 10^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 20, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 44:6-8                  Epistle:     Romans 8:12-17                 Gospel:     Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43     Sermon  -     Who's to Judge? Christ and His WORD!                   Text:     Sermon based on the first verses of the Gospel lesson above. 9^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 13, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 55:10-13                  Epistle:     Romans 8:18-25                 Gospel:     Matthew 13:1-9, 19-23     Sermon  -     What a Privilege to Suffer for Christ                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. 8^th Sunday after Pentecost & Independence Day Service, July 6, 2008     Old Testament:     Zachariah 9:9-12                  Epistle:     Romans 7:15-25                 Gospel:     Matthew 11:25-30     Sermon  -     Righteousness Builds a Nation                   Text:     Proverbs 14:34 7^th Sunday after Pentecost, June 29, 2008     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 28:5-9                  Epistle:     Romans 7:1-13                 Gospel:     Matthew 10:34-42     Sermon  -     Until Death Unites Us                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. 6^th Sunday after Pentecost, June 22, 2008     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 20:7-13                  Epistle:     Romans 6:12-23                 Gospel:     Matthew 10:5a, 21-33     Sermon  -     Do Not Be Afraid!                   Text:     Matthew 10:26-33 5^th Sunday after Pentecost, June 15, 2008     Old Testament:     Exodus 19:2-8a                  Epistle:     Romans 5:6-11                 Gospel:     Matthew 9:35-10:8     Sermon  -     Hold High God's Name                   Text:     Exodus 20:7 4^th Sunday after Pentecost, June 8, 2008         First Lesson:         Hosea 5:15-6:6                  Epistle:         Romans 4:18-25                 Gospel:         Matthew 9:9-13     Sermon:       -      Sure as Sunrise                   Text:     Sermon based on the three lessons above. Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney 3^rd Sunday after Pentecost, June 1, 2008     Old Testament:     Hosea 5:15-6:6                  Epistle:     Romans 4:18-25                 Gospel:     Matthew 9:9-13     Sermon  -     A Call to Sinners                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost & Memorial Day, May 25, 2008     Old Testament:     Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28                  Epistle:     Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28                 Gospel:     Matthew 7:15-29     Sermon  -     On What are we Building Our Homes?                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Trinity Sunday & Confirmation, May 18, 2008     Old Testament:     Genesis 1:1-2:3                  Epistle:     2 Corinthians 13:11-14                 Gospel:     Matthew 28:16-20     Sermon  -     It's just Jesus and me!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Pentecost Sunday & Mother's Day, May 11, 2008         First Lesson:     Acts 2:1-8, 11-17, 36-38, 41     Old Testament:     Joel 2:28-29                 Gospel:     John 16:5-11     Sermon  -     Dare to be a Peter                   Text:     Sermon based on the First Lesson lesson above. Ascension Sunday, May 4, 2008         First Lesson:     Acts 1:1-11                  Epistle:     Ephesians 1:15-23                 Gospel:     Luke 24:44-53     Sermon  -     Is This Trip Really Necessary?                   Text:     Sermon based on the First Lesson lesson above. 6^th Sunday of Easter, April 27, 2008         First Lesson:     Acts 17:16-31                  Epistle:     I Peter 3:13-22                 Gospel:     John 14:15-21     Sermon  -     Are We Looking for Help in the Right Place?                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 5^th Sunday of Easter, April 20, 2008         First Lesson:     Acts 17:1-15                  Epistle:     I Peter 2:4-10                 Gospel:     John 14:1-12     Sermon  -     We Are a Chosen Nation!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. 4^th Sunday of Easter, April 13, 2008         First Lesson:         Acts 2:42-47                  Epistle:         I Peter 2:19-25                 Gospel:         John 10:1-10     Sermon:       -      Surprise, Surprise                   Text:     Isaiah 25:6-9 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney 3^rd Sunday of Easter, April 6, 2008         First Lesson:     Acts 2:14, 36-47                  Epistle:     I Peter 1:17-21                 Gospel:     Luke 24:13-35     Sermon  -     Seeing the Risen Savior                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 2^nd Sunday of Easter, March 30, 2008         First Lesson:     Acts 2:14, 22-32                  Epistle:     I Peter 1:3-9                 Gospel:     John 20:19-31     Sermon  -     Christ Is Your Cornerstone                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008         First Lesson:     Acts 10:34-43                  Epistle:     Colossians 3:1-4                 Gospel:     John 20:1-18     Sermon  -     Only Jesus Can Roll Away Stones!                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Good Friday Tenebrae Service, March 21, 2008 The Service of Darkness           Reading:     Isaiah 53:4-6 The Entrance into Jerusalem           Reading:     Mark 11:1-4, 7-10 The Darkness of Misunderstanding (in the Temple)           Reading:     The First Set of Candles is Extinguished The Darkness of Betrayal           Reading:     Matthew 26:20-28 The Second Set of Candles is Extinguished The Darkness of Temptation           Reading:     Matthew 26:30-45 The Third Set of Candles is Extinguished The Darkness of Injustice           Reading:     Mark 14:53-64, 15:1-5 The Fourth Set of Candles is Extinguished The Darkness of Denial           Reading:     Mark 14:66-72 The Fifth Set of Candles is Extinguished The Darkness of Rejection           Reading:     Luke 23:13-24 The Darkness of Crucifixion           Reading:     Matthew 27:33-49 The Darkness of Death           Reading:     Luke 23:44-46 The Darkness of Burial           Reading:     John 19:31-42 The Sixth (last) Set of Candles is Extinguished The Prayer           Reading:     Meditation of Hope           Reading:     The Lit Christ Candle is Carried Out In Silence Maundy Thursday, March 20, 2008     Old Testament:     Exodus 12:1-14                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 11:23-26                 Gospel:     Matthew 26:26-30     Sermon  -     What Wondrous Love                                     - Given in His Body and Blood                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008     Old Testament:     Zechariah 9:9-10                  Epistle:     Philippians 2:5-11                 Gospel:     Mark 11:1-10     Sermon  -     Coveting a King's Ransom                   Text:     Sermon based on the Epistle lesson above. 6^th Midweek Lenten Service, March 12, 2008        Lesson:     Matthew 27:57-66     Sermon  -     What Wondrous Love - In the Death of Jesus                   Text:     Luke 23:44-46 5^th Sunday in Lent, March 9, 2008     Old Testament:     Ezekiel 37:1-14                  Epistle:     Romans 8:11-19                 Gospel:     John 11:47-53     Sermon  -     What Will We Do With Jesus?                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 5^th Midweek Lenten Service, March 5, 2008        Lesson:     Matthew 27:32-56     Sermon  -     What Wondrous Love - On the Cross                   Text:     Sermon based on the lesson above. 4^th Sunday in Lent, March 2, 2008     Old Testament:     Hosea 5:15-6:2                  Epistle:     James 3:1-12                 Gospel:     Matthew 20:17-28     Sermon  -     What Makes A Christian Different?                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 4^th Midweek Lenten Service, February 27, 2008        Lesson:     Matthew 27:11-31     Sermon  -     What Wondrous Love - Before Pilate                   Text:     Sermon based on the lesson above. 3^rd Sunday in Lent, February 24, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 42:14-21                  Epistle:     Ephesians 5:8-14                 Gospel:     John 9:13-17, 34-39     Sermon  -     20/20 Spiritual Vision                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel lesson above. 3^rd Midweek Lenten Service, February 20, 2008        Gospel:     Matthew 26:57-75     Sermon  -     What Wondrous Love                                     - Before the Sanhedrin                   Text:     Sermon based on the Gospel above. 2^nd Sunday in Lent, February 17, 2008         Service canceled due to hazardous ice/snow storm.     Old Testament:         Genesis 12:1-8                  Epistle:         Romans 4:1-5, 13-17                 Gospel:         John 4:5-30, 39-42 2^nd Midweek Lenten Service, February 13, 2008        Lesson:     Matthew 26:36-56     Sermon  -     What Wondrous Love - In Gethsemane                   Text:     Sermon based on the lesson above. Guest Pastor:  Rev. Hilgendorf, Retired 1^st Sunday in Lent, February 10, 2008     Old Testament:         Genesis 3:1-21                  Epistle:         Romans 5:12-19                 Gospel:         Matthew 4:1-11     Sermon:       -        The Right Road                   Text:     Sermon based on the 3 lessons above. Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008                  Epistle:     2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2                 Gospel:     Matthew 26:17-35     Sermon  -     What Wondrous Love - In the Upper Room                   Text:     Matthew 26:17-35 The Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 3, 2008     Old Testament:     Exodus 24:12, 15-18                  Epistle:     2 Peter 1:16-21                 Gospel:     Matthew 17:1-9     Sermon  -     Our Savior's Transfiguration                   Text:     Matthew 17:1-9 3^rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 27, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 9:1-4                  Epistle:     1 Corinthians 1:10-17                 Gospel:     Matthew 4:12-23     Sermon  -     It's Time to Show and Tell                   Text:     Matthew 4:12-23 2^nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 20, 2008 SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY     Old Testament:     Isaiah 49:1-6                  Epistle:     1 Corinthians 1:1-9                 Gospel:     John 1:29-41     Sermon  -     Life Under the Cross                   Text:     Romans 12:12 1^st Sunday after Epiphany, January 13, 2008     Old Testament:         Isaiah 42:1-9                  Epistle:         Romans 6:1-11                 Gospel:         Matthew 3:13-17     Sermon:       -        Do It For Example                   Text:     Isaiah 42:1-9 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney Epiphany Sunday, January 6, 2008     Old Testament:     Isaiah 60:1-6                  Epistle:     Ephesians 3:2-12                 Gospel:     Matthew 2:1-12     Sermon  -     NO MYSTERY HERE!                   Text:     Ephesians 3:2-12 New Year's Eve Service, December 31, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 51:1-6                  Epistle:     Romans 8:31-39                 Gospel:     Matthew 1:18-21     Sermon  -     He is Always With You! 1^st Sunday after Christmas, December 30, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 63:7-9                  Epistle:     Galatians 4:4-7                 Gospel:     Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23     Sermon  -     Going Home the Long Way                   Text:     Matthew 2:13-15 Christmas Day Festival Service, December 25, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 62:10-12                  Epistle:     Titus 3:4-7                 Gospel:     Luke 2:1-20     Sermon  -     Christ is Born! Heaven's Doors are Open!                   Text:     Luke 2:1-14 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 9:2-7                  Epistle:     Titus 2:11-14                 Gospel:     Luke 2:1-20     Sermon  -     Take Courage! Christ is Born!                   Text:     Isaiah 25:9 4^th Sunday in Advent, December 23, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 7:10-14                  Epistle:     Romans 1:1-7                 Gospel:     Matthew 1:18-25     Sermon  -     The WORD Became Flesh                   Text:     Matthew 1:18-25 3^rd Midweek Advent Service, December 19, 2007     Old Testament:     Micah 5:2-4                 Gospel:     Luke 2:13-14     Sermon  -     Here Comes Jesus                   Text:     Luke 3:1-18 3^rd Sunday in Advent, December 16, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 35:1-10                  Epistle:     James 5:7-10                 Gospel:     Matthew 11:2-11     Sermon  -     Why Doubt? Christ is the Messiah!                   Text:     Matthew 11:2-11 2^nd Midweek Advent Service, December 12, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 9:6-7                 Gospel:     Luke 1:26-38     Sermon  -     Why Did Jesus Come?                   Text:     John 1:1-14 2^nd Sunday in Advent, December 9, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 11:1-10                  Epistle:     Romans 15:4-13                 Gospel:     Matthew 3:1-12     Sermon  -     Christians Need Repentance Too!                   Text:     Matthew 3:1-12 1^st Midweek Advent Service, December 5, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 40:1-5                 Gospel:     Luke 1:5-25     Sermon  -     The Waiting Game                   Text:     Romans 8:19-21 1^st Sunday in Advent, December 2, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 2:1-5                  Epistle:     Romans 13:11-14                 Gospel:     Matthew 24:37-44     Sermon  -     Inspired by Hope                   Text:     I Thessalonians 1:3 Christ the King Sunday, November 25, 2007     Old Testament:         Malachi 3:13-18                  Epistle:         Colossians 1:13-20                 Gospel:         Luke 23:27-43     Sermon:       -        King of Kings and Lord of Lords                   Text:     Revelation 1:4-8 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney Thanksgiving Eve Service, November 21, 2007     Old Testament:         Amos 7:10-15                  Epistle:         Ephesians 1:3-14                 Gospel:         Luke 17:11-19     Sermon:       -        Talking Turkey                   Text:     Mark 6:7-13 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney 25^th Sunday after Pentecost, November 18, 2007     Old Testament:     Malachi 4:1-6                  Epistle:     II Thessalonians 3:6-13                 Gospel:     Luke 21:5-25     Sermon  -     Love Prompts Action                   Text:     I Thessalonians 1:3 24^th Sunday after Pentecost, November 11, 2007     Old Testament:     Exodus 3:1-15                  Epistle:     II Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17                 Gospel:     Luke 20:27-40     Sermon  -     Consistently Running the Race of Faith                   Text:     Hebrews 12:1-2 All Saints' Day, November 4, 2007         First Lesson:     Revelation 7:9-17                  Epistle:     I John 3:1-3                 Gospel:     Matthew 5:1-12     Sermon  -     Blessed are the Saints                   Text:     Matthew 5:1-12 The Festival of Reformation, October 28, 2007         First Lesson:     Revelation 14:6-7                  Epistle:     Romans 3:19-28                 Gospel:     John 8:31-36     Sermon  -     The Truth Shall Set You Free!                   Text:     John 8:31-36 21^st Sunday after Pentecost, October 21, 2007     Old Testament:     Genesis 32:22-30                  Epistle:     II Timothy 3:14-4:5                 Gospel:     Luke 18:1-8     Sermon  -     We Are Alone NO MORE!                   Text:     Genesis 32:24 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Paul Borgman,                        of Lutheran Counseling & Family Services 20^th Sunday after Pentecost, October 14, 2007     Old Testament:     Ruth 1:1-19                  Epistle:     II Timothy 2:1-13                 Gospel:     Luke 17:11-19     Sermon  -     How to Break Out of Prison?                   Text:     II Timothy 2:8-13 19^th Sunday after Pentecost (LWML Sunday), October 7, 2007     Old Testament:     Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4                  Epistle:     II Timothy 1:1-14                 Gospel:     Luke 17:1-10     Sermon  -     The Object of Your Faith -                                         Christ, the Rock                   Text:     Luke 17:1-10 18^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 30, 2007     Old Testament:     Amos 6:1-7                  Epistle:     I Timothy 3:1-13                 Gospel:     Luke 16:19-31     Sermon  -     Chosen by Christ!                   Text:     I Peter 2:4-10 17^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 23, 2007     Old Testament:     Amos 8:4-7                  Epistle:     I Timothy 2:1-15                 Gospel:     Luke 16:1-15     Sermon  -     Your Money as Your God!                   Text:     Luke 15:1-15 16^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 16, 2007     Old Testament:     Ezekiel 34:11-24                  Epistle:     I Timothy 1:12-17                 Gospel:     Luke 15:1-10     Sermon  -     Rejoice, the Lost is Found                   Text:     Luke 15:1-10 15^th Sunday after Pentecost, September 9, 2007     Old Testament:     Deuteronomy 30:15-20                  Epistle:     Philemon 1-21                 Gospel:     Luke 14:25-35     Sermon  -     What Makes You Wise?                   Text:     Proverbs 9:8-12 14^th Sunday after Pentecost (Labor Day), September 2, 2007     Old Testament:     Proverbs 25:2-10                  Epistle:     Hebrews 13:1-17                 Gospel:     Luke 14:1-14     Sermon  -     God's Gift - His Presence                   Text:     Hebrews 13:1-17 13^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 26, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 66:18-23                  Epistle:     Hebrews 12:4-29                 Gospel:     Luke 13:22-30     Sermon  -     There is a Place for You                                      in God's Kingdom                   Text:     Luke 13:22-30 12^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 19, 2007     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 23:16-29                  Epistle:     Hebrews 11:17-12:3                 Gospel:     Luke 12:49-56     Sermon  -     We Struggle Together...                                         With Our Eyes On Christ                   Text:     Hebrews 12:1-13 11^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 12, 2007     Old Testament:     Genesis 15:1-6                  Epistle:     Hebrews 11:1-16                 Gospel:     Luke 12:22-40     Sermon  -     Faith in the Face of Fear                   Text:     Luke 12:22-40 10^th Sunday after Pentecost, August 5, 2007     Old Testament:     Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:18-26                  Epistle:     Colossians 3:1-11                 Gospel:     Luke 12:13-21     Sermon  -     What Makes One Rich?                   Text:     Luke 12:13-21 9^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 29, 2007     Old Testament:     Genesis 18:17-33                  Epistle:     Colossians 2:6-19                 Gospel:     Luke 11:1-13     Sermon  -     We Pray "Thy Kingdom Come"                   Text:     Luke 11:1-13 8^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 22, 2007     Old Testament:         Genesis 18:1-10                  Epistle:         Colossians 1:21-28                 Gospel:         Luke 10:38-42     Sermon:       -        Good Times Ahead                   Text:     Isaiah 35:4-7 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney 7^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 15, 2007     Old Testament:         Leviticus 18:1-5, 19:9-18                  Epistle:         Colossians 1:1-14                 Gospel:         Luke 10:25-37     Sermon  -        Easy Does It                   Text:     Matthew 11:25-30 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney 6^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 8, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 66:10-14                  Epistle:     Galations 6:1-10, 14-18                 Gospel:     Luke 10:1-20     Sermon  -     We Reap What We Sow                   Text:     Galations 6:1-10 5^th Sunday after Pentecost, July 1, 2007     Old Testament:         I Kings 19:9b-21                  Epistle:         Galatians 5:1, 13-25                 Gospel:         Luke 9:51-62     Sermon:       -        Free Love                   Text:     Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney 4^th Sunday after Pentecost, June 24, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 65:1-9                  Epistle:     Galations 3:23-4:7                 Gospel:     Luke 8:26-39     Sermon  -     BEAT THE DEMONS!                   Text:     Luke 8:26-39 3^rd Sunday after Pentecost (Father's Day), June 17, 2007     Old Testament:     II Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-14                  Epistle:     Galations 2:15-21, 3:10-14                 Gospel:     Luke 7:36-8:3     Sermon  -     You Are The Man!                   Text:     II Samuel 11:26-12:15 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost, June 10, 2007     Old Testament:     I Kings 17:17-24                  Epistle:     Galations 1:11-24                 Gospel:     Luke 7:11-17     Sermon  -     Rescuing Us From An Evil Age                   Text:     Galations 1:1-10 Trinity Sunday, June 3, 2007     Old Testament:     Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31                  Epistle:     Acts 2:14a, 22-36                 Gospel:     John 8:48-59     Sermon  -     A Hope That Never Ends                   Text:     Romans 5:1-5 Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2007     Old Testament:     Genesis 11:1-9                  Epistle:     Acts 2:1-21                 Gospel:     John 14:23-31     Sermon  -     Spirit Power                   Text:     Acts 2:1-21 Ascension Sunday (Confirmation), May 20, 2007         First Lesson:     Acts 1:1-11                  Epistle:     Ephesians 1:15-23                 Gospel:     Luke 24:44-53     Sermon  -     God's Gift to You: A Legacy                   Text:     Acts 1:1-11 6^th Sunday of Easter (Mother's Day), May 13, 2007         First Lesson:     Acts 16:9-15                  Epistle:     Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27                 Gospel:     John 16:23-33     Sermon  -     The Praying Mother                   Text:     John 16:23-33 5^th Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2007         First Lesson:     Acts 11:1-18                  Epistle:     Revelation 21:1-7                 Gospel:     John 16:12-22     Sermon  -     He Will Wipe Away Every Tear                   Text:     Revelation 21:1-7 4^th Sunday of Easter, April 29, 2007         First Lesson:         Acts 20:17-35                  Epistle:         Revelation 7:9-17                 Gospel:         John 10:22-30     Sermon:       -        Sheltered Sheep                   Text:     Above Three Scripture Readings Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney 3^rd Sunday of Easter, April 22, 2007         First Lesson:         Acts 9:1-22                  Epistle:         Revelation 5:1-14                 Gospel:         John 21:1-19     Sermon:       -        Learn & Live                   Text:     Above Three Scripture Readings Guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Novotney 2^nd Sunday of Easter, April 15, 2007         First Lesson:     Acts 5:12-32                  Epistle:     Revelation 1:4-18                 Gospel:     John 20:19-31     Sermon  -     Does God Grade on a Curve?                   Text:     John 20:19-31 Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 65:17-25                  Epistle:     1 Corinthians 15:19-26                 Gospel:     Luke 24:1-12     Sermon  -     He Rose! Just as Promised!                   Text:     Matthew 27:62-63, 28:5-6 Maundy Thursday, April 5, 2007     Old Testament:     Exodus 12:1-14                  Epistle:     1 Corinthians 11:23-26                 Gospel:     John 13:1-17, 34     Sermon  -     We Remember His Promise in Holy Communion                   Text:     1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007     Old Testament:     Zechariah 9:9-10                  Epistle:     Philippians 2:5-11                 Gospel:     Luke 19:28-40     Sermon  -     A Palm Sunday Parade                   Text:     Philippians 2:5-11 6^th Wednesday in Lent, March 28, 2007     Sermon  -     His Promises Are for the Weary and Burdened                   Text:     Matthew 11:28-30 5^th Sunday in Lent, March 25, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 43:16-21                  Epistle:     Philippians 3:4-14                 Gospel:     Luke 20:9-19     Sermon  -     A Life Worth Living                   Text:     Philippians 3:8-14 5^th Wednesday in Lent, March 21, 2007                Lection:     Luke 4:16-21     Sermon  -     He Fullfills the Promises of the Prophets                   Text:     Matthew 26:55-56 4^th Sunday in Lent, March 18, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 12:1-6                  Epistle:     2 Corinthians 5:16-21                 Gospel:     Luke 15:1-3, 11-32     Sermon  -     Encouraged to be Generous                   Text:     2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Sermon by guest Pastor:  Rev. Robert Klemm                   representing Food for the Poor (web site) 4^th Wednesday in Lent, March 14, 2007                Lection:     John 15:5-17     Sermon  -     He Promises to Seek Us As His Friends                   Text:     Matthew 26:47-50 3^rd Sunday in Lent, March 11, 2007     Old Testament:     Ezekiel 33:7-20                  Epistle:     1 Corinthians 10:1-13                 Gospel:     Luke 13:1-9     Sermon  -     Why Do Some Christians Suffer?                   Text:     Luke 13:1-9 3^rd Wednesday in Lent, March 7, 2007                  Epistle:     Revelation 21:1-5                 Gospel:     Luke 23:39-43     Sermon  -     Do YOU Believe in the Son of God?                   Text:     John 9:35-39 Guest Pastor:  Rev. James Daugherty 2^nd Sunday in Lent, March 4, 2007     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 26:8-15                  Epistle:     Philippians 3:17-4:1                 Gospel:     Luke 13:31-35     Sermon  -     Enemies of the Cross                   Text:     Luke 13:31-35 1^st Sunday in Lent, February 25, 2007     Old Testament:     Deuteronomy 26:1-11                  Epistle:     Romans 10:8b-13                 Gospel:     Luke 4:1-13     Sermon  -     Temp Not Your God                   Text:     Luke 4:1-13 Ash Wednesday, February 21, 2007                Lection:     1 John 4:7-12     Sermon  -     He Keeps His Promise of Love                   Text:     John 13:1 Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 18, 2007     Old Testament:     Deuteronomy 34:1-12                  Epistle:     Hebrews 3:1-6                 Gospel:     Luke 9:28-36     Sermon  -     Are You Losing Your Shine?                   Text:     Luke 9:28-36 6th Sunday After Epiphany, February 11, 2007     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 17:5-8                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 15:1-20                 Gospel:     Luke 6:17-26     Sermon  -     Blessed with Everlasting Life                   Text:     Luke 6:17-26 5th Sunday After Epiphany, February 4, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 6:1-13                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 14:12-20                 Gospel:     Luke 5:1-11     Sermon  -     What Do Saints Do? Go Fishing!                   Text:     Luke 5:1-11 4th Sunday After Epiphany, January 28, 2007     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 1:4-10                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 12:31b-13:13                 Gospel:     Luke 4:31-44     Sermon  -     Does Jesus Disturb You?                   Text:     Luke 4:31-44 Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, January 21, 2007     Old Testament:     Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 12:12-31                 Gospel:     Luke 4:16-30     Sermon  -     You Always Were His Favorite!                   Text:     Luke 4:16-30 1st Sunday After Epiphany, January 14, 2007     Old Testament:         Isaiah 62:1-5                  Epistle:         I Corinthians 12:1-11                 Gospel:         John 2:1-11     Sermon:       -        ONE FAITH                   Text:     Above Three Scripture Readings Guest Pastor is Rev. Robert Novotney Epiphany Sunday, January 7, 2007     Old Testament:     Isaiah 60:1-6                  Epistle:     Ephesians 3:2-12                 Gospel:     Matthew 2:1-12     Sermon  -     God's Mysterious STAR                   Text:     Matthew 2:1-12 New Year's Eve, December 31, 2006     Old Testament:     Isaiah 51:1-6                  Epistle:     Romans 8:31-39                 Gospel:     Matthew 1:18-21     Sermon  -     God's Promise: "You're a Conqueror!"                   Text:     Romans 8:31-39 1st Sunday after Christmas, December 31, 2006     Old Testament:     Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15                  Epistle:     Colossians 3:12-17                 Gospel:     Luke 2:22-40     Sermon  -     Is The Christmas Mystery Over?                   Text:     Jeremiah 31:10-13 Christmas Day Festival Service, December 25, 2006     Old Testament:     Isaiah 62:10-12                  Epistle:     Titus 3:4-7                 Gospel:     Luke 2:1-20     Sermon  -     Christmas Joy!                   Text:     Luke 2:20 4th Sunday in Advent, December 24, 2006     Old Testament:     Micah 5:2-4                  Epistle:     Hebrews 10:5-10                 Gospel:     Luke 1:39-56     Sermon  -     The Little Shepherd Boy                   Text:     Micah 5:2-4 Midweek Advent Service III, December 20, 2006     Old Testament:     Micah 5:2-4                 Gospel:     Luke 2:13-14     Sermon  -     Time to Reflect --                                 On the Word that Rang like a Song                   Text:     Luke 2:13-14 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 17, 2006     Old Testament:     Zephaniah 3:14-20                  Epistle:     Philippians 4:4-7                 Gospel:     Luke 7:18-28, 29-35     Sermon  -     Remember God Delights, Quiets,                                 Rejoices, and Sings for Us!                   Text:     Zephaniah 3:14-20 Midweek Advent Service II, December 13, 2006     Old Testament:     Isaiah 9:6-7                 Gospel:     Luke 1:26-38     Sermon  -     Time to Reflect --                                 On a Season for Amazement                   Text:     Luke 1:26-38 2nd Sunday in Advent, December 10, 2006     Old Testament:     Malachi 3:1-7b                  Epistle:     Philippians 1:2-11                 Gospel:     Luke 3:1-14, 15-20     Sermon  -     The Advent Call: "Repent!"                   Text:     Luke 3:1-14 Midweek Advent Service I, December 6, 2006     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 33:14-16                 Gospel:     Luke 1:5-25     Sermon  -     Time to Reflect -- On Preparation...                                 As Promised                   Text:     Luke 1:5-25 1st Sunday in Advent, December 3, 2006     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 33:14-16                  Epistle:     1 Thessalonians 3:9-13                 Gospel:     Luke 19:28-40     Sermon  -     TAP into God's Supply by His                                 Sanctifying Power                   Text:     Luke 16:10-13 Christ the King Sunday, November 26, 2006     Old Testament:         Isaiah 51:4-6                  Epistle:         Jude 20-25                 Gospel:         Mark 13:32-37     Sermon  -        "Well?"            Text:     Daniel 7:13-14 ;  Revelation 1:4-8 ;  John 18:33-37 Guest Pastor is Rev. Robert Novotney A Celebration of Thanksgiving, November 22, 2006      Old Testament:         Ruth 1:1-19a     Sermon  -        Food Facts                   Text:     2 Timothy 2:8-13 Guest Pastor is Rev. Robert Novotney 2nd to Last Sunday in the Church Year, November 19, 2006     Old Testament:     Daniel 7:9-10                  Epistle:     Hebrews 12:1-2                 Gospel:     Mark 13:24-31     Sermon  -     TAP into God's Rich Supply Through His Son!                   Text:     John 15:5-8 3rd to Last Sunday in the Church Year, November 12, 2006     Old Testament:     Daniel 12:1-3                  Epistle:     Hebrews 12:26-29                 Gospel:     Mark 13:1-13     Sermon  -     TAP into God's Rich Supply of Love & Grace!                   Text:     Galatians 2:20 All Saints' Day, November 5, 2006     Old Testament:     Isaiah 26:1-4, 8-9, 12-13, 19-21                  Epistle:     Revelation 21:9-11, 22-27, 22:1-5                 Gospel:     Matthew 5:1-12     Sermon  -     How Good is a Saint?                   Text:     Revelation 21:9-11, 22-27 Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2006     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 31:31-34                  Epistle:     Romans 3:19-28                 Gospel:     John 8:31-36     Sermon  -     By the Grace of God - Not Works                   Text:     Ephesians 2:1-10 20th Sunday After Pentecost, October 22, 2006     Old Testament:     Genesis 2:18-24                  Epistle:     Hebrews 2:9-18                 Gospel:     Mark 10:2-16     Sermon  -     Two Become One In Christ                   Text:     Mark 10:2-16 19th Sunday After Pentecost, October 15, 2006     Old Testament:     Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29                  Epistle:     James 4:7-5:6                 Gospel:     Mark 9:38-50     Sermon  -     What Are Friends For?                   Text:     James 4:7-12 18th Sunday After Pentecost, October 8, 2006     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 11:18-20                  Epistle:     James 3:16-4:6                 Gospel:     Mark 9:30-37     Sermon  -     Sowing Peace, Reaping Righteousness                   Text:     James 3:16-4:6 17th Sunday After Pentecost, October 1, 2006 -- Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) Sunday --     Old Testament:     Isaiah 50:4-10                  Epistle:     James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-18                 Gospel:     Mark 8:27-35     Sermon  -     Deny Yourself,                                 Take Up the Cross and Follow Him!                   Text:     Mark 8:27-35 15th Sunday After Pentecost, September 17, 2006 -- A Celebration of Youth --     Old Testament:     Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8                  Epistle:     Ephesians 6:10-20                 Gospel:     Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23     Sermon  -     Put On The Armor Of God                   Text:     Ephesians 6:10-20 14th Sunday After Pentecost, September 10, 2006     Old Testament:     Joshua 24:1-2, 14-18                  Epistle:     Ephesians 5:21-31                 Gospel:     John 6:60-69     Sermon  -     Jesus Is Our Greatest Treasure                   Text:     Joshua 24:1-2, 14-18 13th Sunday After Pentecost, September 3, 2006     Old Testament:     Proverbs 9:1-6                  Epistle:     Ephesians 5:15-20                 Gospel:     John 6:51-58     Sermon  -     Living in God's Wisdom                   Text:     Ephesians 5:15-20 12th Sunday After Pentecost, August 27, 2006     Old Testament:     1 Kings 19:4-8                  Epistle:     Ephesians 4:30-5:2                 Gospel:     John 6:41-51     Sermon  -     My Grace Is Sufficient For You                   Text:     1 Kings 19:4-8 11th Sunday After Pentecost, August 20, 2006     Old Testament:     Exodus 16:2-15                  Epistle:     Ephesians 4:17-24                 Gospel:     John 6:24-35     Sermon  -     Give Us This Day - The Bread of Life                   Text:     John 6:24-35 10th Sunday After Pentecost, August 13, 2006     Old Testament:     Exodus 24:3-11                  Epistle:     Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16                 Gospel:     John 6:1-15     Sermon  -     A Feast That Will Not Cease                   Text:     John 6:1-15 9th Sunday After Pentecost, August 6, 2006     Old Testament:     Jeremiah 23:1-6                  Epistle:     Ephesians 2:13-22                 Gospel:     Mark 6:30-34     Sermon  -     The Good Shepherd's Great Compassion                   Text:     Mark 6:30-34 8th Sunday After Pentecost, July 30, 2006 -- Rev. Kenneth Wessel's 50th Anniversary of his Ordination --     Old Testament:     Amos 7:10-15                  Epistle:     Ephesians 1:3-14                 Gospel:     Mark 6:7-13     Sermon  -     Preaching God's Truth - Salvation by Grace                   Text:     Mark 6:7-13 7th Sunday After Pentecost, July 23, 2006     Old Testament:     Ezekiel 2:1-5                  Epistle:     2 Corinthians 12:7-10                 Gospel:     Mark 6:1-6     Sermon  -     How Much Can You Handle?                   Text:     2 Corinthians 12:7-10 6th Sunday After Pentecost, July 16, 2006     Old Testament:     Lamentations 3:22-33                  Epistle:     2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-14                 Gospel:     Mark 5:21-24a, 35-43     Sermon  -     A Prescription for Hope:                                    The Loving Hand of God                   Text:     Lamentations 3:22-33 5th Sunday After Pentecost, July 9, 2006     Old Testament:     Job 38:1-11                  Epistle:     2 Corinthians 5:14-21                 Gospel:     Mark 4:35-41     Sermon  -     In Our TIME of Trouble, Who Cares?                   Text:     Mark 4:35-41 4th Sunday After Pentecost, July 2, 2006     Old Testament:     Ezekiel 17:22-24                  Epistle:     2 Corinthians 5:1-10                 Gospel:     Mark 4:26-34     Sermon  -     From the Smallest to the Greatest                   Text:     Mark 4:26-34 Confirmation - 6th Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2006       Book of Acts:     Acts 11:19-30                  Epistle:     I John 4:1-11                 Gospel:     John 15:9-17     Sermon  -     Greater is He Who is in you than he                                 who is in the World!                   Text:     I John 4:1-11 Mother's Day - 5th Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2006       Book of Acts:     Acts 8:26-40                  Epistle:     I John 3:18-24                 Gospel:     John 15:1-8     Sermon  -     Jesus to the Rescue!                   Text:     John 15:1-8 4th Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2006       Book of Acts:     Acts 4:23-33                  Epistle:     I John 3:1-2                 Gospel:     John 10:11-18     Sermon  -     The Good Shepherd Loves Me!                   Text:     John 10:11-18 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2006       Book of Acts:         Acts 4:8-12                  Epistle:         I John 1:1-22                 Gospel:         Luke 24:36-49     Sermon:       -        God Knows!                   Text:     Sermon based on the three readings above. Guest Pastor is Rev. Robert Novotney 2nd Sunday of Easter, April 23, 2006       Book of Acts:     Acts 3:13-15, 17-26                  Epistle:     I John 5:1-6                 Gospel:     John 20:19-31     Sermon  -     Where Is Your Confidence?                   Text:     John 20:19-31 Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006     Old Testament:     Isaiah 25:6-9                  Epistle:     I Corinthians 15:19-28                 Gospel:     Mark 16:1-8     Sermon  -     It Is Finished - Jesus Won!                   Text:     Mark 16:1-8 Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006     Old Testament:     Zachariah 9:9-10                  Epistle:     Philippians 2:5-11                 Gospel:     Mark 11:1-10     Sermon  -     Humility Begins With Christ                   Text:     Philippians 2:5-11 April 5, 2006 -   Passing the Buck               Sermon Text:     Matthew 27:24-25 Guest Pastor is Rev. Robert Novotney Oct   9, 2005 -   Tithing: A Leap of Faith               Sermon Text:     Mark 12:41-44 Oct   2, 2005 -   A Life That Transforms               Sermon Text:     Philippians 3:12-21 Sept 25, 2005 -   No More Walls               Sermon Text:     Ephesians 2:13-22 Guest speaker Rev. Dennis Kneer from Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown, WI Sept 18, 2005 -   Jesus Never Leaves Us Empty Handed               Sermon Text:     Matthew 20:1-16 Sept 11, 2005 -   The King Teaches Real Forgiveness               Sermon Text:     Matthew 18:21-35 Aug 28, 2005 -   HANDS ON               Sermon Text:     Jeremiah 15:15-21 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:21-26 Guest Pastor is Rev. Robert Novotney Aug 21, 2005 -   God Promises Freedom in Christ               Sermon Text:     Exodus 6:2-8 Aug 14, 2005 -   Oh, For a Faith that Won't Let Go               Sermon Text:     Matthew 15:21-28 Aug   7, 2005 -   Life Is More than Things               Sermon Text:     Exodus 20:17 July 31, 2005 -   Protecting Your Reputation               Sermon Text:     Exodus 20:16

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