getting out the WORD
the second sunday of easter the PRAYER. . . Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith in you and receive the fullness…
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Author Archive: Pastor Bob
the Second Sunday of Easter
1st Peter 1. 3-9The Word continues becoming flesh and dwelling among us! “Although you have not seen him …”“Although you have not seen him, you love him …” Those are the words that caught my attention, this week. The words…
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getting out the WORD
the resurrection of our lord the PRAYER. . . O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us…
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the Resurrection of Our Lord
Matthew 28. 1-10The resurrection is the fruit of the cross! That was an ad I saw, just the other day, on Facebook. And I have to admit, I was impressed! Impressed by the confidence! Impressed by the enthusiasm! And if…
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Good Friday
Matthew 27. 57-66The cross is a sacrifice for freedom, not for sin! Johnny Hart was a “re-committed” Fundamentalist Christian. At least, that’s how The Comics Journal described him. He taught Sunday School, every week. And he was the creator of…
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Maundy Thursday
John 13. 1-17, 31b-35God changes the world, through the things we most take for granted! It’s been a difficult three-and-a-half weeks. Not as difficult as it’s been in other places, true. But difficult, nonetheless. The separation. The long lines. The…
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getting out the WORD
the sunday of the passion the PRAYER. . . Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable…
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getting out the WORD
the fifth sunday in lent the PRAYER … Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ…
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the Fifth Sunday in Lent
Small Catechism, Ten Commandments, Commandment TwoUsing god’s word faithfully is proclaiming Christ and Christ crucified! For those of you who might be new to us, I need to explain a little bit about this morning’s sermon. For going on ten…
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