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December 2, First Sunday of Advent
Lessons: Isaiah 2.1-5; Romans 13.11-14; Matthew 24.36-44
Sermon Title: Armed and Ready
Knowing the time is a phrase that encourages us to be alert and watchful. The Incarnation comes in time. Are you ready for it?
December 9, Second Sunday of Advent
Lessons: Isaiah 11.1-10; Romans 15.4-13; Matthew 3.1-12
Sermon Title: Christmas Reconsidered
The Christmas season has a tendency to dull our senses to the purpose of the Messiah in coming to our world. Is it time to reconsider the meaning and purpose of Christmas?
December 16, Third Sunday of Advent
Lessons: Isaiah 35.1-10; James 5.7-10; Matthew 11.2-11
Sermon Title: See and Hear
There are many questioned Jesus as to his origins and purpose. Does he answer our questions?
December 23, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Lessons: Isaiah 7.10-16; Romans 1.1-17; Matthew 1.18-25
Sermon Title: Promised
Jesus birth was foretold from of old. We participate in an ancient promise whose fulfillment was long ago. Can you still believe in the promise?
December 24, 6:00 pm, Candle light Christmas Eve Service
Lessons: Isaiah 62.6-12; Titus 3.4-7; Luke 2.1-20
Sermon Title: Fulfillment
What has been promised is not a present reality. It is time to celebrate. Do you feel like celebrating?
December 30
Lesson: Matthew 2.13-23
Sermon Title: Out of Egypt
There is a time to flee, and a time to return. Is this another exodus?
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2008
January 6, Communion Sunday. Epiphany of Our
Lord
Lesson: Ephesians 3.1-12
Sermon Title: Good News
Our ears and minds are full of bad news. We hear of strife at home and in faraway places. The price of oil skyrocketed to unheard of heights. We pay the price in the cost of a gallon of gas. Is there any good news?
January 13, Baptism of Our Lord
Lesson: Acts 10.34-43
Sermon Title: Being Acceptable
What do you accept and what do you reject? Why be a reject when you can be First Class?
January 20, Annual Church Meeting and Potluck Dinner,
Ecumenical Sunday
Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1.1-9
Sermon Title: Enriched
Your status or position in society may be determined by your wealth. This is not true with God. He helps us to lack no good thing. How?
January 27
Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1.10-18
Sermon Title: Foolishness or Power
No one wants to be called a fool or foolish. We have the power. How wise are we?
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February 3, Boy Scout Sunday,
Transfiguration Sunday
Lesson: 2 Peter 1.16-21
Sermon Title: Transfigured
Many cry myths and fables. Do not listen. We have a more sure word, don’t we?
February 6, Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm
Lesson: Joel 2.1-2, 12-17, 2 Corinthians 5.20b-6.10
Sermon Title: Day and Time
What time is it? Well it depends. It does? Yes! On what does time depend?
February 10, First Sunday in Lent
Lesson: Genesis 2.15-17; 3.1-7; Romans 5.12-19
Sermon Title: Eyes Wide Open
Disaster awaits for those who drive while being tired and sleepy. This is a perfect example. They were sleeping and could not prevent the disaster. What about you and me?
February 17, Second Sunday in Lent, Brotherhood/Sisterhood
Week
Lesson: Genesis 12.1-4a; Romans 4.1-5, 13-17
Sermon Title: Faith and Works
Is it one or the other? Is it one and the other? Is it one working out of the other? Complicated? It is simply that we live by faith. How?
February 24 Third Sunday in Lent
Lesson: Exodus 17.1-7; Romans 5.1-11
Sermon Title: Complaint Department
Complaining may bring resolution, it may also bring difficulty. Difficulty, properly handled, may bring great benefits.
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March 2, Fourth Sunday in Lent
Lesson: 1 Samuel 16.1-13; Ephesians 5.8-14
Sermon Title: When the Blind See
Blindness is not only a physical disability, it can be a mental block that prevents insight. God desires us to see and to see.
March 9, Fifth Sunday in Lent, Girl Scout Sunday, Daylight Savings Time
Begins
Lesson: Ezekiel 37.1-14; John 11 (Selected)
Sermon Title: New Life for Old Bones
Prophecy meets fulfillment. Ezekiel proceeds Jesus. Jesus proves that what is lifeless can live. Here is life!
March 16, Passion/Palm Sunday
Lesson: Psalm 118.1-2, 19-29; Matthew 21.1-11
Sermon Title: Tell Me the Old, Old Story
The Old Story is the one that is freshest and complete. Are you ready to listen once again?
March 20, 6:00 pm, Maundy Thursday Potluck and Communion Service
Lesson: Exodus 12.1-4, 11-14; 1 Corinthians 11.23-26; John
13.1-17, 31b-35
Sermon Title: Something Old, Something New
It is as old as the Exodus and as new as the Last Supper. Come! Taste and see that the Lord is good.
March 21, 1:00 pm, Good Friday Service The Good Friday Service was held at the Mazomanie United Church of Christ.
March 23, Easter Sunrise Service, 7:00 am, Vermont Lutheran Church
Lesson: To Be Announced
Sermon Title: To Be Announced
March 23, 10:00 am, Easter Service
Lesson: Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24; Jeremiah 31.1-6; Colossians
3.1-4; John 20.1-18
Sermon Title: An Open Gate
What was closed is open. What shut people out is overcome so that there may be entrance into life. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise!
March 30, Holy Humor Service
Lesson: Luke 15
Sermon Title: Beware of the Grumbles
Discontent robs, joy replenishes. Jesus is a source of joy.
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April
6, Communion Sunday (Sermons from Mark 12,28-31)
Lesson: Mark 12.28
Sermon Title: Questioned
Jesus is questioned by a scribe who asks, "Which Commandment is the greatest of all?" How would you answer?
April 13
Lesson: Mark 12.29
Sermon Title: One
God is not fragmented. God is one.
April 20
Lesson: Mark 12.30a
Sermon Title: Heart
There can be no division in the heart. This is complete devotion to the One who loves us and is loved in return. How may we develop this love?
April 27
Lesson: Mark 12.30b
Sermon Title: Soul
Emotional control is central to our love for God. We learn to control our emotions.
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May 4, Ascension Sunday
Lesson: Mark 12.30c
Sermon Title: Mind
This part impacts our affection. It is not cold, but warm with true feelings.
May 11, Pentecost, Mother’s Day, Rural Life Sunday
Lesson: Mark 12.30d
Sermon Title: Strength
Into what do we pour our energy? There are many things, but there is only one God. Energy is used to describe all one’s power to love.
May 18, Trinity Sunday
Lesson: Mark 12.31a
Sermon Title: Must We Love Ourselves?
How can we love others if we do not love ourselves?
May 25, Memorial Sunday
Lesson: Mark 12.31.a
Sermon Title: Loving the Neighbor
Why should we love our neighbor?
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June 1
Lesson: Mark 12.31.b
Sermon Title: Greatest
There is nothing greater nor more powerful than love.
June 8
Lesson: Mark 12. 32-33
Sermon Title: Sacrificial Love
There is no sacrifice that one may offer that is greater than love.
June 15, Father’s Day
Lesson: Mark 12.34
Sermon Title: Far and Near
We are surrounded by the kingdom of Jesus. Is it close or far?
June 22, Sermons from the Psalms, Introduction
Lesson: Psalm 1
Sermon Title: Contrasts
The Psalms are the prayer-book of Jews and Christians, prayers prayed by men and women, a school of prayer...it is the most used book of the Old Testament.
June 29, The Hymn Psalms
Lesson: Psalm 95
Sermon Title: Sing to the Lord
Singing praises to God is confessing his name among the people.
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July 6, Psalms of Pilgrimage Independence Sunday, Communion
Sunday
Lesson: Psalm 84
Sermon Title: Hope for the Journey
With eyes on the prize we walk in faith and love.
July 13 Psalms of Thanksgiving
Lesson: Psalm 34
Sermon Title: Praises God with a Thankful Heart
One cannot live without gratitude. To whom ought we to be grateful, and why?
July 20, Psalms of Nature Outdoor Worship, Church Picnic, Brigham County
Park, Blue Mounds
Lesson: Psalm 19
Sermon Title: Listen to the Heavens
We let nature sing its song and hear and see our God.
July 27, Psalms of Imprecation, Parent’s Day
Lesson: Psalm 69
Sermon Title: Woe to Enemies
God take care of those who persecute your people and defame your name.
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August 3, Guest Speaker
Lesson: To Be Announced
Sermon Title: To Be Announced
August 10, Psalms of Messiah and Prophecy, Friendship Day
Lesson: Psalm 2
Sermon Title: The One and Only King
The Messiah will come and reign forever.
August 17, Psalms of History
Lesson: Psalm 78
Sermon Title: Goodness and Ingratitude
Remembering the past enlightens the present and creates a future.
August 24, Psalms of Personal Need
Lesson: Psalm 23
Sermon Title: My Shepherd
We are comforted by the presence and blessings of our God.
August 31, Psalms of Healing
Lesson: Psalm 103
Sermon Title: To Your Good Health
God forgives, heals, redeems, crowns, satisfies, and renews.
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September 7, Psalms of Wisdom, Sunday School Rally Day,
Grandparent’s Day
Lesson: Psalm 37
Sermon Title: Walking In the Light
God is light and in him there is no darkness at all.
September 14, Psalms of Penitence
Lesson: Psalm 32
Sermon Title: Benefits of Contrition
It is with deep humility that we acknowledge our need of a Savior.
September 21,Conclusion to the Psalms, Outdoor Worship, Church Picnic at
Village Park, First Day of Autumn
Lesson: Psalm 46
Sermon Title: Be Still and Know
We are better able to hear and understand our God when we have a quiet mind.
September 28
Lesson: Mark 4.1-9
Sermon Title: Sower, Soils, Harvest
What kind of soil are you?
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October 5, World Communion Sunday, Communion
Sunday
Lesson: Philippians 3.8-16
Sermon Title: Pressing On
Pressing on to what? What is the goal of the effort?
October 12, Guest Speaker Laity Sunday, National Children’s Day, Columbus
Day (traditional)
Lesson: To Be Announced
Sermon Title: To Be Announced
October 19
Lesson: Job 28.12-28
Sermon Title: Wisdom and Understanding
Where can wisdom be found?
October 26, Reformation Sunday, Mother-in Law Day
Lesson: Daniel 3.1-7, 13-30
Sermon Title: Enduring Fiery Furnaces
Is reform a trial? What can we learn from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
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November 2, All Saints Sunday, Daylight
Savings Time Ends
Lesson: Hebrews 11.32-12.2
Sermon Title: Pioneer and Perfecter
Jesus is the source of faith. He is also the one who helps us to grow. Will we follow?
November 9, Stewardship Sunday, Church Anniversary, Harvest
Dinner after Worship, Veteran’s Day
Lesson: 2 Corinthians 9.6-15
Sermon Title: Generous Rewards
Stewardship is more than tithe! How may you and I become generous?
November 16, Bible Sunday
Lesson: Psalm 119.97-105
Sermon Title: Lamp and Light
The Bible, Who needs it? Who wants it? What does the word do for us?
November 23, Thanksgiving Sunday, Reign of Christ Sunday
Lesson: Ezekiel 34.11-16, 20-24
Sermon Title: Search and Rescue
I was lost, but Jesus found me. Have you been found?
November 27, Thanksgiving Eve Service, 6:30 pm (Location to Be
Announced)
Lesson: To Be Announced
Sermon Title: To Be Announced
(For the sermon schedule for Advent 2008 through Pentecost
2009,
see sermons-2009 Sermon Planning Schedule)
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