Sermons (Page 5)

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

We continue our “Journey with Jesus” focus with a big Sunday, as we join with Lutheran Christians across the land in the annual Lutheran “God’s Work, Our Hands” day – where everyone is invited to reach out in love in our local communities. At LS, we’re preparing 175 old-fashioned meat loaf meals for families of…

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

As we enjoy some beautiful weather to kickoff Labor Day weekend, we hold in prayer all affected by this week’s hurricane, as well as those who continue to recover from Hawaii fires and other disasters. In addition to our prayers, September kicks off our LS Disaster Response. Coins & dollars can be placed in the…

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

In Isaiah the people are advised to look to their spiritual ancestors as the rock from which they were hewn. Jesus declares that the church will be built on the rock of Peter’s bold confession of faith. God’s word of reconciliation and God’s mercy are keys to the church’s mission. Paul urges us to not…

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – 8/13/

On Sunday, we hear how the Lord came to the prophet Elijah in moments of silence, when he was facing a troubled time. In the midst of everything happening in our lives & in the world, may we too find blessing this weekend in moments of calm, with the Lord coming to bring strength &…

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – 8/6/23

In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are…

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

In another hot week, we continue to hold in prayer all those affected by the summer weather, and offer special prayers for those traveling and concluding summer excursions. Please also pray for educators and students, with school around the corner. Our youth have been such a summer inspiration, with GraceWorks, Mission Trip, Campfirmation, VBS, and…

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – 7/23/23

“Do not be afraid! For see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord…” For 2000 years, this Good News has brought great joy to human hearts! Sunday at Living Springs, we…

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

As we move deeper into summer, we see the growing green of creation around us – and are reminded of our focus on “God’s growing hope” in our lives and for the world. Truly, it is the presence of Christ and the power of God’s all-conquering love that give us hope through all life’s challenges…