Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - Olive Branch, MS

November 10, 2024 - Trinity 24 Sermon (Vicar Bennett)

Color: Green

Old Testament: Isaiah 51:9–16
Psalm: Psalm 126; antiphon: v. 1
Epistle: Colossians 1:9–14
Gospel: Matthew 9:18–26
Introit: Psalm 95:1–4; antiphon: vv. 6–7a
Gradual: Psalm 116:8, 1
Verse: Psalm 36:9

The Strength of the Lord Is Our Salvation from Sin, Death, and Darkness
 
A shroud of darkness engulfs us. Sin, death, and disease threaten to sever us from life’s fullest measure. Without new life in Christ Jesus, there would be no light to dissipate, dispel, or curb grief and sadness. But Jesus has qualified us “to share in the inheritance of the saints of light” delivering us from the dark domain (Col. 1:9–14). “I have put my words in your mouth and covered you in the shadow of my hand, . . . You are my people” (Is. 51:9–16). The presence of Christ, in word, wine, bread, and water, confronts our sinful nature with forgiveness. In the sacraments, God claims us to be His very own children, creating, and sustaining our faith. So in Christ, we humbly receive the words, “your faith has made you well” (Matt. 9:18–26). On the last day God will surely awaken us also from slumber in resurrection glory.

Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship

November 9, 2024 - Church Revitalization Seminar Part 4

Rev. Sawyer Meyers; Iowa District East; Church Revitalization Seminar; Part 4 - The Revitalizing Pastor

November 9, 2024 - Church Revitalization Seminar Part 3

Rev. Sawyer Meyers; Iowa District East; Church Revitalization Seminar; Part 3 - Tactics of Revitalization 

November 9, 2024 - Church Revitalization Seminar Part 2

Rev. Sawyer Meyers; Iowa District East; Church Revitalization Seminar; Part 2 - Principles of Revitalization 

November 9, 2024 - Church Revitalization Seminar Part 1

Rev. Sawyer Meyers; Iowa District East; Church Revitalization Seminar; Part 1 - Introduction and Theology of Revitalization 

November 7, 2024 - Peace Lutheran Oxford, MS - Exodus 11:1-12:20

Exodus 11:1-12:20

November 6, 2024 - Midweek Ministry - Revelation 4

Revelation 4

Class Notes at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bnLzimYfwjp6mb6erh8JQ4GfAguInwWL/edit

 

November 3, 2024 - Peace Lutheran Oxford, MS - Acts 5:1-25

Acts 5:1-25

November 3, 2024 - All Saints Day (Observed) Sermon

Color: White

First Reading: Revelation 7:2–17
First Reading: Revelation 7:9–17
Psalm: Psalm 149; antiphon: v. 4
Epistle: 1 John 3:1–3
Gospel: Matthew 5:1–12
Introit: Psalm 31:1, 3, 5; antiphon: Revelation 7:14b
Gradual: Revelation 7:14b; Psalm 84:5
Verse: Hebrews 12:1a, 2a

Saints Are Blessed in the Eternal Presence of Christ
 
“A great multitude from all tribes and peoples and languages,” cry out “salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne” (Rev. 7:9–17). Faith-filled saints from every place and time with unified voices eternally magnify the Lamb of God. As His beloved children, we too, “shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:1–3). Joined with the throng of angels and a myriad of saints, we shall “serve him day and night in his temple” (Rev. 7:9–17). In our earthly tension vacillating between saint and sinner, faith and doubt, sacred and profane, we earnestly seek Jesus to calm our fears, comfort our spirits, and forgive our sins. The Holy Spirit, through faith in Christ propels us forward, fortifying us in Word and Sacrament, to our eternal home. In the midst of our constant struggle as believers, we need to be blessed. And so we are. The poor in spirit, the meek, the hungry, the thirsty, the merciful, the pure, and the persecuted are all blessed and we will most certainly inherit the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:1–12).

Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship

October 30, 2024 - Midweek Ministry - Revelation 3:9-22

Revelation 3:9-22; Class Notes at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bnLzimYfwjp6mb6erh8JQ4GfAguInwWL/edit