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Sep 1/2 – Ready For Battle – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Posted on September 11, 2018 by mriguy

One of the greatest accomplishments of Satan is tricking people into believing he is not real. After all, if people think he does not exist, then they aren’t prepared for his attacks. Today, however, the apostle Paul reminds us of … Continue reading →

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Sep 2 / Divine – Ready for Battle – Lutheran Weekend Worship video

Posted on September 11, 2018 by mriguy

https://media.ilcpalatine.com/2018/09/02/September_02_2018_8AM.mp4

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Aug 25/26 – It’s Just Plain Tradition – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Posted on August 26, 2018 by mriguy

Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for being overtly concerned with man-made observances while failing to fulfill God’s Commandments. Such hypocrisy still abounds, as most people worry about human opinions than what God thinks. Given our own failures in this regard, it … Continue reading →

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Aug 18/19 – Getting Your Attention – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Posted on August 19, 2018 by mriguy

We are an audiovisual culture. Everywhere you turn, people use a wide variety of means to get your attention: billboards along the highway, commercials on the radio, pop-up advertisements on social media, telephone surveys that interrupt your family dinner. The … Continue reading →

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Aug 11/12 – Living the New Life – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Posted on August 14, 2018 by mriguy

As we live out each day, we reflect on our faith in our words and actions. Each of us is an example of the Christian life as we struggle to live in forgiving love toward one another, and also as … Continue reading →

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Aug 4/5 – Look and See – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Posted on August 5, 2018 by mriguy

Last week, 12 of our youth and four adult chaperones went to Boston to partner with 516 Mission in serving the community of Boston. Throughout the week, we served in many ways along while also reserving some room for devotional time. The … Continue reading →

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July 28/29 – Jesus is Greater than the Storm – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Posted on July 29, 2018 by mriguy

God cares for us, but we aren’t always aware of it. When Jesus stilled the storm that was hindering the disciples in the boat, all they saw was His power, and they were terrified. But when other people saw Him, … Continue reading →

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July 21/22 – When the Walls Come Tumblin’ Down – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Posted on July 22, 2018 by mriguy

We live in a divisive world. There are so many things out there that can divide us, including political viewpoints, race, gender, age, fashion, and many more. There are wars, conflicts, and rumors of war floating around every day in … Continue reading →

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July 14/15 – Difficult Words – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Posted on July 22, 2018 by mriguy

When Amos speaks God’s Word to Israel, they do not want to hear it. Amos is told to prophesy elsewhere. John the Baptist’s message of repentance landed him in Herod’s prison and, eventually, in the grave. Speaking God’s Word is … Continue reading →

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July 7/8 – Only for the Weak – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Posted on July 8, 2018 by mriguy

God’s power, grace, and mercy stands in contrast to our weakness. The psalmist urges us to lift up our eyes to God, especially in times of distress. In the Old Testament Reading, Ezekiel is sent to rebellious Israel to speak … Continue reading →

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