Sermon: Forgive Us Our Debts (Fifth Petition)
Text: Matthew 6:12; Philippians 2:5-11; John 12:12-19
Focus Statement: God forgives our sins for Christ’s sake, even though we don’t deserve grace.
Function Statement: That they would forgive one another’s sins out of thanksgiving to Christ.
Sermon: “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”
Text: Matthew 6:11
Focus: God provides for all needs of our physical bodies.
Function: That they would trust God’s generous, fatherly care.
In this special message by Pastor Robert Rahn, founder of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, we learn about the race that Christ has set before us–and already won for us. Learn more about LHF at www.lhfmissions.org.
Sermon: “Your Will Be Done”
Text: Matthew 6:10b
Focus: God has a good plan and purpose for our lives.
Function: That they would trust God’s direction and provident care.
The Father waits for you and welcomes you. Are you ready to go home?
Sermon: “Your Kingdom Come”
Text: Matthew 6:10a
Focus: Christ’s kingdom is not of this world.
Function: That they would live in hope of the coming kingdom.
Sermon: Dual Citizens (Our Citizenship Is in Heaven)
Text: Philippians 3:20
Focus: Christians are aliens and foreigners upon the earth.
Function: That they would live out their identity as citizens of heaven.
Sermon: “Our Father in Heaven”
Text: Matthew 6:9a
Focus: God is our loving Father who delights in us.
Function: That they would pray with boldness and confidence.
Sermon: Our Giving God
Text: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Focus: God is the greatest Giver of gifts.
Function: That they would respond to God’s gifts with joyful worship and generous offerings.
Sermon: The Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross
Texts: Luke 23:34, 43; John 19:26-28; Matt. 27:46; John 19:30; Luke 23:46
Focus: With his dying words, Jesus spoke blessing, forgiveness, complaint, and comfort on behalf of all people.
Function: That they would believe in the forgiveness won for us by Jesus’ death on the cross.