Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - Olive Branch, MS

May 29, 2025 - Peace Lutheran Oxford, MS - Exodus 23:4-13

Exodus 23:4-13

May 28, 2025 - Midweek Ministry - Revelation 14:12-20

Revelation 14:12-20

May 25, 2025 - Peace Lutheran Oxford, MS - Questions and Acts 14:19-28

 Questions on Baptism and Acts 14:19-28

May 25, 2025 - Rogate Sermon

Color: White

Old Testament: Numbers 21:4–9
Psalm: Psalm 107:1–9; antiphon: v. 19
Epistle: 1 Timothy 2:1–6
Epistle: James 1:22–27
Gospel: John 16:23–33
Introit: Psalm 66:1–2a, 17, 19–20; antiphon: Isaiah 48:20b
Verse: Liturgical Text; John 16:28

The Father Answers Our Prayers Because of Jesus
 
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you” (John 16:23). To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray as one who has been baptized. For it is in the water that He put His name upon you, claiming you as His own, making you a son of God with access to the Father. By His incarnation and crucifixion, our Lord Jesus broke through the barrier of sin which separated us from God, opening a portal to the Father. To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray with faith in Him as the one Mediator between God and men, who gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:1–6). Like Moses in the wilderness, Jesus is our go-between and intercessor before the throne of heaven. He was lifted up for us on the cross that we might be saved and restored to fellowship with the Father (Num. 21:4–9). Looking into this perfect teaching of liberty (James 1:22–27) we pray with boldness and confidence as dear children of God.

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May 22, 2025 - Peace Lutheran Oxford, MS - Exodus 22:25-23:3

Exodus 22:25-23:3

May 21, 2025 - Midweek Ministry - Revelation 14:1-11

Revelation 14:1-11

May 18, 2025 - Peace Lutheran Oxford, MS - Acts 14:1-18

Acts 14:1-18

May 18, 2025 - Cantate Sermon

Color: White

Old Testament: Isaiah 12:1–6
Psalm: Psalm 66:1–8; antiphon: v. 5
Epistle: James 1:16–21
Gospel: John 16:5–15
Introit: Psalm 98:1b, 3–4; antiphon: vv. 1a, 2b
Verse: Psalm 118:16; Romans 6:9

Jesus Promises to Send His Holy Spirit, the Helper
 
Though Jesus has departed from us visibly to the right hand of the Father who sent Him, yet this is to our advantage. For Jesus—who is Lord over all creation, who intercedes for us before the Father, who is preparing a place for us in heaven—has sent the Helper, the Spirit of Truth (John 16:5–15). “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” through Jesus Christ (James 1:17). The Holy Spirit helps us by taking what is Christ’s and declaring it to us. In the Word of truth, the Spirit works repentance and delivers to us the forgiveness of sins, the righteousness of Christ, and victory over the devil. For the ruler of this world is judged and defeated by the cross. Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we have been brought forth to new life in Him who is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Confident of our resurrection with Christ we confess, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid” (Is. 12:2).

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May 11, 2025 - Jubilate Sermon

Color: White

Old Testament: Isaiah 40:25–31
Old Testament: Lamentations 3:22–33
Psalm: Psalm 147:1–11; antiphon: v. 5
Epistle: 1 John 3:1–3
Epistle: 1 Peter 2:11–20
Gospel: John 16:16–22
Introit: Psalm 66:3, 5, 8–9; antiphon: vv. 1–2
Verse: Psalm 111:9a; Luke 24:26

Those Who Wait on the Lord Shall Rejoice
 
The people of God are pilgrims and sojourners in this world, looking ahead to a destination yet to come (1 Peter 2:11–20). Though we are now children of God, the fullness of what we shall be has not yet been revealed (1 John 3:1–3). We are those who wait on the Lord. “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him” (Lam. 3:25). Jesus tells us that the wait is just a little while. “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me” (John 16:16). Though you must experience sorrow for a time, though you must live as strangers in a world that is at enmity with Christ, yet your sorrow will be turned to joy when He returns. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength” (Is. 40:31). The little while of weeping shall be replaced with an eternity of rejoicing in the presence of Christ the crucified and risen Savior. “And no one will take your joy from you” (John 16:22).

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May 7, 2025 - Midweek Ministry - Revelation 13

Revelation 13