Opening Prayer:

O Holy God, sweet is the thought that you invite both Jews and Gentiles into your heavenly kingdom, that your open arms welcome all who are repentant and submissive,regardless of lineage. Joy swells to think that even we, from this little town, in our present day, with our regretful pasts and present struggles, are accepted as sons and daug...

Sunday Sermon - 1 Corinthians Message 28

11/24/2019

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

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Opening Prayer:

O Holy God, when we compare ourselves and our deeds to those around us, it is easy to imagine ourselves as undeserving of any serious divine punishment, easy to imagine Christ’s endurance of shame and pain as meant for the atonement of sinners far worse than ourselves. How sweet will be that last day, when such foolish arrogance will be wee...

Opening Prayer:

O Holy God, just as you called forth light from darkness as you created in the beginning, so you have called forth life from death in the lives of your people. What was broken, confused, and ever-discontent is now whole, sure, and full of peace because of the life you impart to us though your Holy Spirit. May your people grow in maturity, l...

Opening Prayer:

Our Father, thank you for your tenderness toward us. May your church repent today of secret sins, and breathe in the joy of your forgiveness. And so may you be honored in the humility and joy of your people.

We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Closing Prayer:

Our Father, in your wisdom you bless your people with unmerited daily provision...

Opening Prayer:

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Closing Prayer:

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Sunday Sermon - 1 Corinthians Message 24

10/27/2019

1 Corinthians 10:14-22

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Opening Prayer:

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Closing Prayer:

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Sunday Sermon - 1 Corinthians Message 23

10/20/2019

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

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Opening Prayer:

O Holy God, so ubiquitous are your works, so constant is your provision, that to contemplate them is to attempt to hold the whole of creation in the mind at once, and though we try mightily, our best efforts amount to tiny thoughts that flit from one component of your work to another. Who can ponder all of your work in the knitting together...

Opening Prayer:

O Holy God, there is a certain levity that you give us, a holy posture of worrilessness that you command us to put on. Indeed, such a holy air of ease shows a great trust in you to execute justice and provide for the needs of your children. We confess that we do not always trust you in such a fretless way; forgive us for our anger, jealousy...

Opening Prayer:

O Holy God, though you know our careless thoughts and self-focused desires, you nevertheless have pity on us, and you hear our prayers. Truly, you are merciful and compassionate. May your church sing your praises with true humility and devotion, and so may you be honored in hearts of your people.

We pray this is in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Cl...