Sermons for 1999 - 2000

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Advent (November 28, 1999) through Pentecost (November 26, 2000)
Lectionary Cycle Year B

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Advent 1999

November 28, First Sunday of Advent
    Lesson: Isaiah 64.1-9; Mark 13.24-27
    Sermon Title Ready or Not!
    Responsive Reading: 1 Corinthians 1.3-9

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December 5, Second Sunday of Advent, Communion Sunday
    Lesson: Isaiah 40.1-11; Mark 1.1-8
    Sermon Title: An Awesome God
    Responsive Reading: 2 Peter 3.8-15

December 12, Third Sunday of Advent
    Lesson:Isaiah 61.1-4, 8-11; John 1.6-8, 19-28
    Sermon Title:The Cry of A Lonely Voice
    Responsive Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24

December 19, Fourth Sunday of Advent
    Lesson:2 Samuel 7.1-11, 16; Luke 1.26-38
    Sermon Title:So Be It
    Responsive Reading: Romans 16.25-27

December 24, Christmas Eve Service, 5:30 p.m., Children and Family Service
Lessons: Isaiah 9.2-7; Titus 2.11-14; Luke 2.1-20
        Sermon Title The Innkeeper

December 24, Christmas Eve Service, 11:00 p.m Candlelight Service
Lessons: Isaiah 9.2-7; Titus 2.11-14; Luke 2.1-20
        Sermon Title:  Time and Again: Another Chance at Greatness

December 26, First Sunday of Christmas
    Lessons: Isaiah 61.10-62.3; Luke 2.22-40
    Sermon Title: Mine Eyes Have Seen
    Responsive Reading: Galatians 4.4-7

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JANUARY 2000

January 2, 2000,
    Lesson: Jeremiah 31.7-14; John 1.1-18
    Sermon Title: Leadership for A New Millennium
    Responsive Reading: Ephesians 1.3-14

January 9, 2000, No sermon available due to guest speakers.

January 16,
    Lesson: Ephesians 5.18-20, NRSV
    Sermon title: In All Circumstances
    Responsive Reading: Thanks Be to God, Colossians 1:9-14, NRSV

January 23,
    Lesson: Ephesians 5.21, NRSV
    Sermon Title: Dependents
    Responsive Reading: Our Source of Life and Peace, Romans 8:1-8

January 30,
    Lesson: Genesis 19.30-32, NRSV
    Sermon titleWhy?
    Responsive Reading: Humility, Luke 18:9-14; John 4:23-24; Matthew 7:7-8

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February 6,Boy Scout Sunday, Communion Sunday. Begin series of sermons on Marriage and Family
    Lesson: Proverbs 28.20; Luke 16.10-13, NRSV
    Sermon title: Like A Rock
    Responsive Reading: Creator and Sustainer, from: Psalm 104

February 13,
    Lesson:Hebrews 12.24-15, NRSV
    Sermon title: How Many Times?
    Responsive Reading: Ephesians 4.29-32

February 20,
    Lesson: James 1.19-25, NRSV
    Sermon Title: What did You Say?
    Responsive Reading: James 1:19-25 Proverbs 12:18; 13:10; Ephesians 4:15, 31-32; 1 Peter 3:10-12, NRSV

February 27,
    Lesson: Romans 15.5-13, NRSV
    Sermon Title:Daring To Trust
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 37 (selected), NRSV

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March 5, Guest Speaker, No information available

March 8 - Ash Wednesday Service, 7:30 p.m. (Communion)
    Lessons: Genesis 9.8-17; 1 Peter 3.18-22; Mark 1.9-15, NRSV
    Sermon Title: A Holy Bath and a Moist Faith

March 12 - First Sunday in Lent, Communion Sunday
    Lessons: Genesis 9.18-22; 1 Peter 3.18-22; Mark 1.9-15, NRSV
    Sermon Title: Yield Not to Temptation
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 25.1-10, NRSV

March 19 - Second Sunday in Lent
    Lessons: Mark 8.31-38
    Sermon Title: Greed Kills
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 22.19, 22-31

March 26 - Third Sunday in Lent
    Lessons: 1 Corinthians 1.18-25; John 2.13-22
    Sermon Title: The Power and Wisdom of God
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 19

April 2 - Fourth Sunday in Lent, Communion Sunday
    Lessons: Ephesians 2.1-10; John 3.14-21
    Sermon Title: The Power of the Cross
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 107.1-3, 17-22

April 9 - Fifth Sunday in Lent
    Lessons: Hebrews 5.5-10; John 12.20-33
    Sermon Title: Authenticity
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 51.1-12

April 16 - Passion/Palm Sunday
    Lesson: Isaiah 50.4-9a; Mark 11.1-11
    Sermon Title: Not Again!
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 118.1-2, 19-29

April 20 - Maundy Thursday, Potluck Supper and Communion, 6:30 p.m.
    Lessons: Acts 10.34-43; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11; John 20.1-18
    Sermon Title: Running to the Resurrection
    Responsive Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.1-11

April 21 - Good Friday Service, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
    Location: Vernon Lutheran Church

April 23 - Easter Sunday
    Lessons: Acts 10.34-43; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11; Mark 16.1-8
    Sermon Title: God Will!
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24

April 26, Secretary's Day

April 30 - Holy Humor Sunday
    Lessons: Psalm 34.1-8
    Sermon Title: At All Times
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 84

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May 7 - Communion Sunday
    Lessons: 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48
    Sermon Title: Opening Minds
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 4

May 14 - Mother's Day
    Lessons: Ephesians 5.22-24
    Sermon Title: Mothers, Wives and Significant Others
    Responsive Reading: Galatians 3.28-4.7, NRSV

May 21 - Spring Congregational Meeting
    Lessons: 1 Corinthians 1.10-13a, 3.1-4, 19-23
    Sermon Title: United

May 28 - Memorial Day
    Lessons: Joshua 4.19-24
    Sermon Title: What Do these Stones Mean?
    Responsive Reading: John 14:15-17, 26; 16:8-15, NRSV

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June 4 - Children's Sunday
    Lessons: 1 Samuel 3.1-10; Luke 18.15-17
    Sermon Title: Listening
    Responsive Reading: John 1.1-13

June 4 - 8 O'clock Service and Linden Heights, Ascension Day
    Lesson: John 17:6-19 NRSV
    Sermon Title: On Your Own!
    Responsive Reading: 1 John 5:9-13 NRSV

June 11 - Pentecost Sunday, Communion Sunday, Maxwell Street Day
    Lessons: Romans 8.22-27; Acts 1.1-21
    Sermon Title: Witnesses
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 104.24-34, 35b

June 18 - Father's Day
    Lessons: Ephesians 5.25-33, 6.4
    Sermon Title: Fathers, Husbands and Significant Others
    Responsive Reading: 1 Corinthians 12.13-20, 24a, 25b, 26-27, NRSV

June 25 - Heritage Days Worship Service at Indian Head Park
    Worship led by the Rev. Scott Jorgenson, Senior Pastor, Vernon Lutheran Church

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July 2 - Independence Sunday, Communion Sunday
    Lessons: Mark 5.26-29
    Sermon Title: Taking Risks, Playing With the Odds
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 48 (Selected)

July 9 -
    Lessons: Mark 6.1-6a
    Sermon Title: How Could This Be?
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 48 (Selected)

July 16 -
    Lessons: Ephesians 1.3-6
    Sermon Title: The Blessings of the Chosen
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 24, (Selected)

July 23 -
    Lessons: Ephesians 4.25-5.2
    Sermon Title: Family Values
    Responsive Reading: Matthew 5.1-12

July 30 -
    Lessons: Ephesians 6.10-13
    Sermon Title: Armorall
    Responsive Reading: Exodus 20.1-17

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August 6 - Communion Sunday
    Lessons: Ephesians 4.1-16
    Sermon Title: The "Perfect" Person
    Responsive Reading: Matthew 7:15-20, NRSV

August 13 - Vacation Sunday, Guest Speaker, Donald Enright
    Lessons: To be Announced
    Sermon Title: To be Announced
    Responsive Reading: To be Announced

August 20 - Vacation Sunday, Guest Speaker, Donald Enright
    Lessons: To be Announced
    Sermon Title: To be Announced
    Responsive Reading: To be Announced

August 27 - Annual Church Picnic at Mukwonago Park
    Lessons: Genesis 1.1
    Sermon Title: The Days of Creation
    Responsive Reading: Colossians 1.11-17

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September 3 - Communion Sunday. Labor Sunday
    Lessons: James 1.17 (17-27)
    Sermon Title: Action and Reaction
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 17 (Selected)

September 10 - Guest Speaker, Rev. Harry Clark
    Lessons: To be Announced
    Sermon Title: To be Announced
    Responsive Reading: To be Announced

September 17 - Rally Day, Guest Speaker, Rev. Douglas Lobb, Executive Secretary, NACCC
    Lessons: To be Announced
    Sermon Title: To be Announced
    Responsive Reading: To be Announced

September 24 - Rev. Kathy Rust, Associate Pastor, First Congregational Church, Wawautosa
    Lessons: To be Announced
    Sermon Title: To be Announced
    Responsive Reading: To be Announced

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October 1 - World Communion Sunday, Communion Sunday, Guest Speaker,
        Rev. Phil Jackson, Associate Executive Secretary, NACCC for Ministerial Development and Service.
    Lessons: To be Announced
    Sermon Title: To be Announced
    Responsive Reading: To be Announced

October 8 - Laity Sunday, QUESTION OF THE MINISTER: "What is meant by the Second Coming of Jesus? When it occurs will it involve any change for deceased humans whose souls have gone to heaven?"
    Lessons: 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18
    Sermon Title: Divine Transformation
    Responsive Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.51-58

October 15 -
    Lessons: Hebrews 4.12-16, NRSV
    Sermon Title: Grace to Help in Time of Need 5V
    Responsive Reading: John 1.1-4, 9-18, NRSV

October 22 -
    Lessons: Mark 10.35-45
    Sermon Title: To Serve
    Responsive Reading: Isaiah 53.4-11, NRSV

October 29 - Reformation Sunday
    Lesson: Mark 10.46-52, NRSV
    Sermon Title: What Do You Want Me to Do for You
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22, NRSV

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November 5 - All Saints Day, Communion Sunday
    Lesson: Mark 12.28-34, NRSV
    Sermon Title: Not Far
    Responsive Reading: Deuteronomy 6.1-9, NRSV

I retired after this sermon and so there are none until January 14, 2001.
However these aqre the Lessons and Sermon Titles that I would have used.

November 12 - Stewardship Sunday
    Lesson: 1 Kings 17.8-16, NRSV
    Sermon Title: According to God's Word
    Responsive Reading: Mark 12.38-44, NRSV

November 19 - Pilgrim Sunday
    Lesson: Hebrews 10.11-25, NRSV
    Sermon Title: Hold Fast
    Responsive Reading: Psalm 16, NRSV

November 22 - Community Thanksgiving Service
    7:00 p.m., St. James Catholic Church

November 3 - Thanksgiving Day

November 26 -
    Lessons: John 18.33-37, NRSV
    Sermon Title: Christ, the King
    Responsive Reading: Revelation 1.4b-8, NRSV

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(For the Sermon Schedule for Advent 2000 through Pentecost 2001, see sermons_2001.html)