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Category Archives: Pentecost

The end is near

November 11, 2022by PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction The end is near. There is no doubt about it. The warnings are dire. The tone of today’s texts is ominous. But the baptized know how to […]

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Guest Preacher, Pentecost, worship

All Saints Sunday

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction In holy baptism God makes saints out of sinners. In holy communion God forgives the sins of all the saints. In worship today we give thanks for […]

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Pastor, Pentecost, worship

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction Genuine repentance and pretentious piety stand in stark contrast in the gospel and all around us. All creation stands in need of God’s forgiveness. Keep the faith. […]

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Pentecost, worship

The Unjust Judge

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction Pray always. Do not lose heart. This is Christ’s encouragement in the gospel today. Wrestle with the word. Remember your baptism again and again. Come regularly to […]

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Guest Preacher, Pentecost, worship

Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction It’s a miracle! Multiple miracles! The waters of holy baptism have healed us. The body and blood of Jesus in holy communion have made us clean. We […]

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Pentecost, worship

Mustard Seed Faith

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction A little faith goes a long way is Jesus’ point in the gospel. A mustard seed’s-worth of faith has miraculous potential. The patience, tenacity, and endurance required […]

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Pastor, Pentecost, worship

The Rich Man and Lazarus

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction Consideration of and care for those in need (especially those “at our gate,” visible to us, of whom we are aware) is an essential component of good […]

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Pastor, Pentecost, stewardship, worship

The Parable of the Dishonest Manager

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin As we are invited today to consider what it means to be managers (rather than owners) of all that we have, it is crucial to recognize that we […]

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Council Meeting, Pastor, Pentecost, worship

The Parable of the Lost Sheep/The Parable of the Lost Coin

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin The grumbling of the religious leaders in today’s gospel is actually our holy hope: This Jesus welcomes sinners and eats with them. That our God seeks and saves […]

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Pastor, Pentecost, worship

The Cost of Discipleship

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Called to contemplate the cost of discipleship, we might be helped by translating Paul’s request to Philemon into our prayer of the day: Refresh my heart in Christ. […]

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Guest Preacher, Pentecost, worship

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