2011 - 2012, SERMON PLANNING SCHEDULE
Advent 2011 (November 27, 2011) through Pentecost 2012 (November 25, 2012)
Lectionary Cycle Year B
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2011
November 27, First Sunday of Advent
The Candle of HOPE
LESSON: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37
SERMON TITLE: Ready for the Awesome Coming of God
Hope is always ready to receive the good news of a better life.
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December 4, Second Sunday of Advent
The Candle of PEACE
LESSONS: Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8
SERMON TITLE: Cries from the Wilderness
To obtain peace requires preparation. What is needed to prepare?
December 11, Third Sunday of Advent
The Candle of JOY
LESSONS: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Mark 1.6-8, 19-28
SERMON TITLE: Joy In Sorrow
Regardless of time, conditions, or circumstances, I can have the joy bells ringing in my heart. Joy is cheerfulness or a sense of calm delight.
December 18, Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Candle of LOVE
LESSONS: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:26-38
SERMON TITLE: Let It Be
When God comes calling we can either ignore him or accept him. Mary's acceptance is an example for us.
LESSONS: Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
SERMON TITLE: The Tried and True
Christmas is old and yet ever new. Jesus birth occurs because of the fulfillment of a promise. Is it your promise?
December 25, Sunday Christmas Day
LESSONS: Isaiah 52:7-10; John 1.1-14
SERMON TITLE: Mine Eyes Have Seen
How many people go through life with blinders that block their vision. The Christian proclaims that there is sight and sights to behold.
2012
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Lesson: Isaiah 60.1-6; Matthew 2.1-12
Sermon Title: Gifts of the Magi
The gifts were gifts fit for a king. Are our gifts fitting?
January 8, Baptism of Our Lord
Lesson: Genesis 1.1-5; Mark 1.4-11
Sermon Title: First Things
We are taught to remember the famous last words of famous men and women, but what about the first word?
January 15, Annual Church Meeting and Potluck Dinner
Lesson: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20); John 1.43-51
Sermon Title: Actions Speak Loudest
We talk when we need to be listening. We listen when we ought to be acting. Do not miss out on the going.
Lesson: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1.14-20
Sermon Title: Turn, Turn, Turn
Sometimes it is necessary to reevaluate our direction and take a different path.
Lesson: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Mark 1.21-28
Sermon Title: New Prophet, New Voice
Jesus fulfills an ancient promise and with great power proclaims good news.
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Lesson: Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39
Have you ever wanted to fly? Jesus is the creator of flight, with him we can fly.
Lesson: 2 Kings 5.1-14; Mark 1:40-45
We want God to accept us as we are. God says, There is a better way, walk in it.
February 19 Transfiguration Sunday
Lesson: 2 Kings 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 4.3-6
Sermon Title: Chariots of Fire
We may not ascend as did Elijah in a chariot of fire; still we can live in the light.
Lessons: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Sermon Title: Treasures In Heaven
One of the great challenges is to learn to live with confession and repentance.
February 26 First Sunday in Lent
Lesson: Genesis 9:8-17; Mark 1:9-15
It is vital that we take nothing for granted but prepare for the rainbow.
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March 4, Second Sunday in Lent
Lesson: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Mark 8:31-38
Sermon Title: Covenant
The promise of the covenant asks those who enter into it to love themselves and one another.
March 11, Third Sunday in Lent, Daylight Savings Time Begins, Girl Scout Sunday
Lesson: Exodus 20:1-17; John 2:13-22
Sermon Title: Living the Law
If you desire to know how one ought to live Jesus offers an example in the cleansing of the temple.
March 18, Fourth Sunday in Lent
Lesson: Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:14-21
Sermon Title: Serpent on a Pole
As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up.
March 25, Fifth Sunday in Lent
Lesson: Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 12:20-33
Sermon: Glorified
We ought to be deeply aware and sensitive to the consequences of the Covenant.
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April 1, Communion Sunday, Passion/Palm Sunday
Lesson: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Mark 11:1-11
Sermon Title: The Lord's Doing
The leadership thought they were in control, but they were not. Palm Sunday is the Lord's doing good for the people who have been ejected and rejected.
April 5, Maundy Thursday Potluck 6:00 P.M. Supper and Candlelight Communion
Lesson: Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Sermon Title: Betrayed!
Our declarations of understanding and loyalty often require serious examination and testing.
Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42
Sermon Title: Violence!
The day we call "Good Friday," is filled with violence of thought and action. We ought to be like Jesus.
Lesson: Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18
Sermon Title: On This Mountain
The resurrection is a promise of restoration that will take place one day when all peoples will be united in faith and purpose.
Lesson: Galatians 2.22-23
Sermon Title: Joy Bells Ringing In My Heart
A day without laughter is like a day without sunshine; although we can laugh as well in the dark as in the light.
Lesson: Psalm 8
Sermon Title: Dominion
Humans have dominion over the works of God’s hands. The question is what are we doing with our dominion and what will we do with it in the future?
We begin a series of sermons from the Epistles of John.
The introduction to 1 John in the Life Application Study Bible set the reliability of the author, John, and the theme of his letters.
"'A GOOD MAN . . . yes . . . perhaps one of the best who ever lived . . . but just a man,' say many. Others disagree, claiming that he suffered from delusions of grandeur -- a 'messiah complex.' And the argument rages over the true identity of this man called Jesus. Suggestions have ranged from 'simple teacher' to 'egomaniac' and 'misguided fool.' Whoever he was, all would agree that Jesus left his mark on history.
"Hearing these discussions, even Christians can begin to wonder and doubt. Is Jesus really God? Did he come to save sinners like us? Does God care about me?
"First John was written to dispel doubts and to build assurance by presenting a clear picture of Christ. Entering history, Jesus was and is God in the flesh and God in focus -- seen, heard, and touched by the author of this letter, John the apostle. John walked and talked with Jesus, saw him heal, heard him teach, watched him die, met him arisen, and saw him ascend. John knew God -- he had lived with him and had seen him work. And John enjoyed fellowship with the Father and the Son all the days of his life.
"The elder statesman in the church, John wrote this letter to his 'dear children.' In it he presented God as light, as love, and as life. He explained in simple and practical terms what it means to have fellowship with God.
"At the same time, false teachers had entered the church, denying the incarnation of Christ. John wrote to correct their serious errors. So, John's letter is a model for us to follow as we combat modern heresies.
"John opens this letter by giving his credentials as an eyewitness of the incarnation and by stating his reason for writing (1 Jn 1:1-4). He then presents God as 'light,' symbolizing absolute purity and holiness (1 Jn 1:5-7), and he explains how believers can walk in God's light and have fellowship with him (1 Jn 1:8-10) with Christ as their defender (1 Jn 2:1,2). John urges them to obey Christ fully and to love all the members of God's family (1 Jn 2:3-17). He warns his readers of 'antichrists' and the antichrist who will try to lead them away from the truth (1 Jn 2:18-29)."
Lesson: 1 John 1.1-2
Sermon Title: Reliable Source
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May 6, Nurse's Day, Guest Speaker
Lesson: To Be Announced
Sermon Title: To Be Announced
May 13, Mother's Day, Festival of the Christian Home, Rural Life Sunday
Lesson: 1 John 1.5-7
Sermon Title: False or True
May 20, Ascension Sunday, Armed Forces Day
Lesson: 1 John 1.8-10
Sermon Title: Con or Confession
May 27, Pentecost, Memorial Sunday
Lesson: 1 John 2.1-2
Sermon Title: Appearing for the Defense
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June 3, Trinity Sunday
Lesson: 1 John 2.3-6
Sermon Title: Big Brother’s Shoes
June 10
Lesson: 1 John 2.7-8
Sermon Title: Old Commandment-New Commandment
June 17, Father's Day
Lesson: 1 John 2.9-11
Sermon Title: Stepping or Stumbling
June 24, Summer Salad Lunch
Lesson: 1 John 2.12-14
Sermon Title: Age Appropriate
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July 1, Communion Sunday, Independence Sunday
Lesson: 1 John 2.15-17
Sermon Title: World or Life
July 8
Lesson: 1 John 2.18-19
Sermon Title: Belonging
July 15
Lesson: 1 John 2.20-23
Sermon Title: Denial
July 22, Outdoor Worship and Church Picnic at Brigham County Park: Celebrating Our Earth
Lesson: Psalm 19.1-6
Sermon Title: Soundless Voices
July 29
Lesson: 1 John 2.24-25
Sermon Title: From the Beginning
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August 5, Friendship Day, Guest Speaker, Pastor Carol Taylor
Lesson: To Be Announced
Sermon Title: To Be Announced
August 12
Lesson: 1 John 2.26-27
Sermon Title: Abiding
August 19, Summer Salad Lunch
Lesson: 1 John 2.28-29
Sermon Title: I've Got confidence
August 26
Lesson: 1 John 3.1-3
Sermon Title: I Am
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September 2, Labor Sunday
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September 9, Sunday School Begins
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September 16, Summer Salad Lunch, Step Family Day
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September 23
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September 30
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October 7, Worship at Plow Days, World Communion Sunday
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October 14, Communion Sunday, National Children's Day
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October 21, Laity Sunday, Children's Sabbath
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October 28 Reformation Sunday, Mother-in-Law Day, Harvest Dinner after Worship,
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November 4, All Saints Sunday, Daylight Savings Time Ends
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November 11, Veteran's Day, International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
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November 18, Thanksgiving Sunday, Church Anniversary, Bible Sunday
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November 20, Community Thanksgiving Service. Time and place to be announced.
November 22, Thanksgiving Day
November 25, Reign of Christ Sunday, Hanging of the Greens, Soup and Salad Lunch
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(For the sermon schedule for Advent 2011 through Pentecost 2012,
see sermons_2012 Sermon Planning Schedule)