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Mar 13/14 – Believing is Seeing! – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Look out! There were snakes biting the Israelites, sent by God as punishment for complaining about the manna, that miraculous food He gave on the way to the Promised Land. But look up! See the bronze serpent Moses put on … Continue reading

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Mar 6/7 – Not the God We Deserve, but the God We Have – Lutheran Weekend Worship

The Church has what the world doesn’t want: God’s Law, which always accuses us sinners, and His Gospel, which allows for no boasting on our part. To this day, Jewish leaders teach that God will not demand what we cannot … Continue reading

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Feb 27/28 – Life in the Upside Down Kingdom – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Today, Jesus asks the disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” In response, impetuous, impulsive Peter gets all excited and professes that Jesus is indeed the long-promised Messiah. Jesus then begins to explain things to his disciples saying, “It … Continue reading

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Feb 20/21 – It Is Written – Lutheran Weekend Worship

“By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, of whom it was said, ‘Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.’ He … Continue reading

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Feb 13/14 – Seeing Something Out of this World – Lutheran Weekend Worship

There is nothing quite like being an eyewitness, giving a special perspective to share on the event. Peter writes about being on the Mount of Transfiguration as he, James, and John were privileged to have a special vision of the … Continue reading

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Feb 6/7 – Everybody Gets a Prize – Lutheran Weekend Worship

In our world today, it feels like a lot of people are all about themselves. Many people tend to put their own needs before the needs of others. In our reading from 1 Corinthians, Paul is encouraging us to follow … Continue reading

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Jan 30/31 – The War of the Worlds – Lutheran Weekend Worship

to the people and also in His power over evil spirits. This is the War of the Worlds,. The war in the spiritual realm. This power and authority was foretold by prophets such as Moses, pointing to the One who … Continue reading

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Jan 23/24 – Will You Come and Follow Me – Lutheran Weekend Worship

When someone calls you on your phone, do you always answer? In our present day with caller identification, many are apt to let the call go to voicemail to wait and see what the message is and who it’s from … Continue reading

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Jan 16/17 – Do You Even Know Me? – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Do you even know me? This question is often said out of frustration when someone feels misunderstood. Have you ever felt misunderstood by someone, and feel like people really don’t truly know you? Jesus showed Nathanael that he truly did … Continue reading

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Jan 9/10 – A New Life – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Today we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. Such a day is also a good time to remember our own Baptism. In Baptism, we are buried with Christ. We are united with Him in a death like His. In Baptism, we … Continue reading

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Jan 2/3 – Home Alone – Lutheran Weekend Worship

The end of a calendar year and the beginning of a new set of months brings a special opportunity to look at our lives. What has been most memorable in our lives in the past weeks and months? How might … Continue reading

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Dec 26/27 – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Have a blessed, relaxing and renewing Christmas Holiday!

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Dec 24 / Christmas Eve – From Heaven Above to Earth I Come – Lutheran Worship

Even the way we say it often masks Him who is the center of it all. Merry Christmas, we say! The world has attempted to take over the holy day and make it a generic holiday. But hidden in the … Continue reading

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Dec 19/20 – The Greatest Story – Lutheran Weekend Worship

We stand at the threshold not only of an old and familiar story but also that of an old yet familiar mystery, the greatest mystery ever told. It doesn’t appear on any list of greatest novels or plays written by … Continue reading

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Dec 12/13 – The Voice – Lutheran Weekend Worship

John testifies to Jewish leaders asking, “Who are you?” that he is not the Christ but was sent to prepare the way for Him. As a faithful servant, John sets the example of humility and reverence for us. Ironically, the … Continue reading

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Dec 5/6 – The Middle – Lutheran Weekend Worship

This year, the holy evangelist St. Mark greets us to lead us through a new Church Year. He does not, however, greet us as we might expect. For one thing, he seems to have forgotten all about Christmas! At least … Continue reading

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Nov 28/29 – Grace and Peace: More than a Wish – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Paul starts his letter to the Corinthians with two small words; Grace and Peace. Beginning a letter or a speech with platitudes is always a good way to win and engage your audience. Sometimes it’s used as a feel good … Continue reading

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Nov 14/15 – Wake Up! – Lutheran Weekend Worship

“Dad, Wake Up!” is a phrase that I hear with regularity late at night, after having dozed off while watching a t.v. show or movie on the couch. After repeated rounds of getting the preverbial ‘head nods’, attempting to fight … Continue reading

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