The Last Sunday after Epiphany
Liturgy for March 2, 2025
CALL TO WORSHIP
As Christ was transfigured on the mountaintop, we come to be transformed by God.
May God’s word shine in our lives.
Extol the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain;
Epiphany + 7
CALL TO WORSHIP
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him.
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him.
Blessing
Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany
February 16, 2025
Bless. We use that word a lot, don’t we? “What a blessing!” we might shout when something goes right. “They’re blessed!” we might say when we want to emphasize what a charmed life someone leads. Or how about, “Have a blessed day!”—
February 16, 2025
Bless. We use that word a lot, don’t we? “What a blessing!” we might shout when something goes right. “They’re blessed!” we might say when we want to emphasize what a charmed life someone leads. Or how about, “Have a blessed day!”—
Epiphany + 6
CALL TO WORSHIP
Happy are those who do not follow evil advice, take the path of wrongdoers, or sit among scoffers.
Happy are those whose delight is in the Lord, meditating on God's word both day and night.
Called to Follow
Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany
February 9, 2025
Sometimes I think we think that what we read in the Bible doesn’t actually matter, sometimes because the details are there simply to help the gospel writers meet their word count requirement.
February 9, 2025
Sometimes I think we think that what we read in the Bible doesn’t actually matter, sometimes because the details are there simply to help the gospel writers meet their word count requirement.
Epiphany + 5
Liturgy for February 9, 2025
CALL TO WORSHIP
Let us give thanks to the Lord with full hearts; let us sing God’s praise before the heavens!
We give thanks to God’s Name for his steadfast love and faithfulness; his word is exalted above everything!
All the rulers of the earth shall praise the Lord.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Let us give thanks to the Lord with full hearts; let us sing God’s praise before the heavens!
We give thanks to God’s Name for his steadfast love and faithfulness; his word is exalted above everything!
All the rulers of the earth shall praise the Lord.
Bonds of Love
Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany
February 2, 2025
1 Corinthians 12 is one of the most well-known—and most useful—chapters of the New Testament. Though we hear about the “body of Christ” in several places, it’s in 1 Corinthians 12 that Paul goes into the most detail about what this means.
February 2, 2025
1 Corinthians 12 is one of the most well-known—and most useful—chapters of the New Testament. Though we hear about the “body of Christ” in several places, it’s in 1 Corinthians 12 that Paul goes into the most detail about what this means.
Epiphany + 4
Liturgy for February 2, 2025
CALL TO WORSHIP
The first Sunday in February is observed as Covenant Renewal Sunday in my congregation.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Let us lift up our souls to God, in whom we trust.
Make us to know your ways, O Lord; teach us your truth.
Make us to know your ways, O Lord; teach us your truth.
At Home in the Word
Sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
January 26, 2025
In Germany, no matter who you are, you have to register your residence at a local registry office. You have to supply all the normal information, such as name and address. But you also have to tell them your religion.
In Germany, no matter who you are, you have to register your residence at a local registry office. You have to supply all the normal information, such as name and address. But you also have to tell them your religion.
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