Quinquagesima, The Baptism of Our Lord- 2026
BAPTISM IS HOW JESUS SAVES Prayer: Heavenly Father, we pray You to keep us in the true faith; and as we have been baptized in accordance with Your command and the example of Your dear Son, we pray You to strengthen our faith by Your Holy Spirit, and lead us to everlasting life and salvation; through Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who with You and the Holy Spirit is the only true God. Amen. Sermon Text, St. Matthew…
Sexagesima – 2026
GOD’S WORD Sermon Text, St. Luke 8:4-15 (v. 4-5a, 11). And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed. … Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.” Lord, this is Your Word, and these are Your words. Sanctify us by the truth. Your Word is truth. Dear Lord, we thank You that You don’t get tired…
Septuagesima – 2026
Septuagesima (1st of 3 Pre-Lent Sundays) JESUS’ SERMON ON WAGES AND WORKING Prayer: Lord God, heavenly Father, through Your holy Word You have called us into Your vineyard: Send, we beseech You, Your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that we may labor faithfully in Your vineyard, shun sin and all offense, obediently keep Your Word and do Your will, and put our whole and only trust in Your grace, which You have bestowed upon us so abundantly through Your Son Jesus…