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Third Sunday after Trinity

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Pastor

1 Peter 5.6–11 + Luke 15.1–10 The Pharisees and scribes preach a near-perfect sermon. They see tax collectors and notorious sinners coming to Jesus to hear His preaching on the kingdom of God, and they complain, “This Man receives sinners … Continue reading →

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Second Sunday after Trinity

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Pastor

1 John 3.13–18 + Luke 14.16–24 Jesus is dining at the home of a Pharisee on the Sabbath when He tells them the parable of the great supper. After healing a man and teaching the pharisees about humility, someone at … Continue reading →

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First Sunday after Trinity

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Pastor

1 John 4.16–21 + Luke 16.19–31 There is a life after this one. Heaven or hell. The bosom of Abraham—the place of comfort and rest to which the angels take Lazarus, or the torments of hell which the rich man … Continue reading →

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The Feast of the Holy Trinity

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Pastor

Romans 11.33-36 + John 3.1-15 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “We worship one God in Trinity and Trinity in Unity.” This is the full revelation of who God is that … Continue reading →

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The Feast of Pentecost

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Pastor

Acts 2:1-11 + John 14:23-31 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In Acts 1, St. Luke records that Jesus commanded His apostles not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for … Continue reading →

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Exaudi, the Sunday after the Ascension

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Pastor

1 Peter 4.7–11 + John 15.26—16.4 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Jesus promises to send the Helper to the apostles. I mentioned this two weeks ago, but it’s worth recalling … Continue reading →

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The Ascension of Our Lord

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Pastor

Acts 1.1-11 + Mark 16.14-20 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Forty days after Christ’s resurrection He ascends to the right hand of God, the Father almighty. Being spatially minded people … Continue reading →

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Rogate, the 5th Sunday Easter

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Pastor

James 1.22–27 + John 16.23-30 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. On the fifth Sunday after Easter, we are still in the upper room with Jesus, on the night in which … Continue reading →

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Cantate, the 4th Sunday after Easter

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Pastor

John 16:5-15 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. On the night in which our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed He tells His disciples He is going away. Naturally, this news saddens … Continue reading →

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Jubilate, the 3rd Sunday after Easter

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Pastor

1 Peter 2.11–20 and John 16.16–23a Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today’s gospel lesson—and the gospels for the rest of the Easter season—takes us back to the night in which … Continue reading →

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