Sermon

Galatians 5:16-26

First Lesson – Psalm 42 Gospel Lesson – John 4:1-14 Theme – In today’s message we explore the symbolism of water and thirst in the scriptures, and how this understanding can enhance our relationship with the Lord.

Last week Bruce preached the first part of our meditation on the singular nature of Christian love. In today’s message, we learn that such love serves, sacrifices and seeks the lost.

Bruce preaches on the singular love God gives us and shows us through the gift of Christ. This love is not a feeling or emotion, but a reality we receive in Jesus.

First Lesson – Isaiah 9:1-2 Gospel Lesson – Matthew 4:13-22 Theme – Located on the Sea of Galilee’s north shore, the village of Capernaum is the home base for Jesus ministry. Today the ruins of Capernaum still speak to us of the events and words recorded in the Gospels.

No Other Promise - 8 - 4 - 2019 by Faith Lutheran Church

Romans 13 Bruce preaches on what it means to be citizens of both the Kingdom of Christ and the kingdom of this world.

First Lesson: Ezekiel 36.22-28 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 18.21-35

The First Lesson: Genesis 12:1-3 The Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:1-16 Bruce preaches on the way in which God blesses us not for personal gain or advantage, but so that we might be a blessing to others.

Second Lesson: Galatians 2:15-21

Second Lesson: II Timothy 2: 1 - 13

Bible Readings: Psalm 31, Galatians 1: 6-12

Bible Reading: Psalm 17: 1-15, Matthew 26: 36-46 Bruce preaches his second Sermon on, Deliver Us from Evil

Psalm 12: II Timothy 4:1-8 We ask God to deliver us from evil each time we worship and say the Lord’s Prayer. When it comes to evil, today’s Psalm and Paul’s letter to Timothy remind us to rebuke and resist evil in our daily lives.

Bible Reading: Daniel 3:1-6

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 10:28-33

The Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 1: 1-11

The Second Lesson: II Corinthians 8: 1-9 We must not confuse happiness with joy. Listen to this sermon as Bruce helps us understand the difference.

The Bible Reading: Mark 10: 17-31 In this message, Bruce preaches about the encounter between the rich man and Jesus. Listen to this sermon and think on what you might love most of all.

Gospel Reading: John 20: 19-31