Third Sunday in Epiphany

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Third Sunday in Epiphany

They Left Their Nets

January 21, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • Mark 1:16–18

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Leaving our nets behind, lest they become idols and snares, we discover the joyful freedom of God’s children welcoming those who like us are caught in the nets of grace.

1. Nets are left behind lest they become idols

• Old things, familiar ways, comfortable habits

• Temporal, earthly security

2. Nets are left behind lest they ensnare and trip our feet

• Lack of moderation, dissipation, cares of life

• The snare is broken, and we have escaped

3. Nets are left behind in exchange for something better

• Follow Jesus, catch people together

• Making and mending the Kingdom nets

Second Sunday of Easter

April 7, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • John 20:21–23

To demonstrate that with God all things are possible, Jesus sends us into the world as He was sent, with divine peace, with the Holy Spirit and with the forgiveness of sins. 1. We are sent into the world with divine peace a. Not a false peace that “heals the wound of My people lightly” b. The Prince of Peace makes us peacemakers in a strife-torn world 2. We are sent into the world with the Holy Spirit, the Comforter a. By saturating in the means of grace, not of ourselves b. By appreciating the fruits and gifts of the Spirit 3. We are sent into the world with the forgiveness of sins a. Daily in the Lord’s Prayer / Luther’s evening prayer b. For our enemies and persecutors, bless those who curse

Easter Sunday

March 31, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • Isaiah 53:10–12

He is Risen! Hear the message for Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Palm Sunday

March 24, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • Philippians 2:7–8

As Jesus emptied and humbled Himself, becoming like us in every way except sin, He resisted the devil’s pride, breaking the power of death on the cross. 1. Jesus emptied and humbled Himself for us a. He did not cling to His divine privileges b. He manifests the power of humility 2. Jesus became like us in every way except sin a. The joys and sorrows, trials and temptations b. Being subject to suffering and death 3. Jesus resisted the devil’s pride / broke the power of death a. God resists the proud/gives grace to the humble b. He who keeps My Word shall not see death forever