Sermons

Preparing the Way: What Shall We Do? Seek Jesus

2025-01-05 Epiphany We Shall Seek Jesus Page 2 of 1 Scripture Matthew 2:1-12 1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?...

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“Did You Not Know That I Must Be In My Father’s House?”

“Did You Not Know That I Must Be in My Father’s House?” December 29, 2024 Luke 2:39-52   Before turning to hear God’s word in Holy Scripture let us turn to God in prayer.   Let us pray... Gracious God, your Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of...

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“Whom Do We Magnify”

“Whom Do We Magnify?” - Luke 1:39-55 Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 22, 2024 Micah 5:2-5a But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from...

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“What Should We Do?”

“What Should We Do?” Isaiah 40:1-5; Luke 3:7-18 December 15, 2025   Isaiah 12:2-6 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the...

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Preparing the Way: Whom Do You Trust?

“Whom do you Trust?” Rev. Emily Wilmesherr SERMON There is a summer camp in rural Appalachia where youth from all over the country come to participate in worship, fellowship, and service projects. Part of the experience is connecting teens with children from the area...

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Preparing the Way: What is Truth

PREPARING THE WAY - What Is Truth? John 18:33-38 Christ the King Sunday - November 24, 2024   Today’s text reveals one of the most poignant encounters in all of Holy Scripture.   Jesus is on trial for sedition. Since the Jewish leaders were not...

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Preparing the Way: The Beginning of the Birth Pangs”

Preparing the Way:  “The Beginning of the Birth Pangs” Mark 13:1-8  November 24, 2024   February 5, 1993 - I was awoken in the middle of the night, somewhere around 3am.  When the beautiful soul next to me exclaimed:  “It’s happening!”,...

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