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July 31/Aug. 1 – 10th "What's Your Bottom Line?"
Today's texts offer instruction and encouragement for all who are occasionally overwhelmed by the "unhappy business" of life.
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
August 7/8 - 11th Sunday after Pentecost - Pastor Tom Wilson, Campus Lutheran, UNK
Jesus says, "It is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." It is God's promise from the beginning—to Abraham, to the early church, and to the "little flock" of which we are a part today. Faith, God's baptismal gift, trusts the promises of God. Have no fear.
Genesis 15:1–6
Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16
Luke 12:32–40
August 14/15 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost - "Faith = Long Distance Running"
The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion.
Jeremiah 23:23–29
Hebrews 11:29—12:2
Luke 12:49–56
August 21/22 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost - "Sabbath: Outdated? Or Desperately Needed?"
Remember the Sabbath day. Call the Sabbath a delight. This is the Lord's day, and the Lord will do for us what the Lord does: feed us, forgive us, help and heal us.
Isaiah 58:9b–14
Hebrews 12:18–29
Luke 13:10–17
August 28/29 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost
Rally Sunday
"All Are Welcome at Jesus' Table!"
God's banquet table never runs out! There's room at the table for everyone!
Hebrews 13:1–8, 15–16
Luke 14:1, 7–14
September 4/5 - 15th Sunday after Pentecost
Labor Day Weekend
"Following Christ – Priceless!"
Called to contemplate the cost of discipleship today, we might be helped by translating Paul's request to Philemon into our prayer of the day: Refresh my heart in Christ.
Philemon 1:1–21
Luke 14:25–33
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