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3rd Sunday after Pentecost June 26, 2022

6/26/2022

Introduction: We have no good apart from God. That makes Jesus’ call to follow him an invitation to freedom. This is freedom to revel in the Spirit’s fruit: love, joy, peace, and patience. This is freedom to not be imprisoned by anything that would keep us from the fullness of the life God has given us. This is the path of life.

Scripture:

1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Elijah says to Elisha, Follow me and do not continue plowing
Psalm 16 I have set the Lord always before me. (Ps. 16:8)
Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Love is the whole law, gift of the Spirit
Luke 9:51-62 Jesus says, Follow me and do not look back

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2nd Sunday after Pentecost June 19, 2022

6/19/2022

Introduction: This Sunday’s texts paint startling pictures of the horrific nature of sin. The church’s repeated celebration of holy communion counters that tragic reality in a continued showing forth of the death of Jesus until he comes again. It is a dramatic declaration of “how much God has done for you.”

Scripture:

Isaiah 65:1-9 The prophet sent to a rebellious people
Psalm 22:19-28 In the midst of the assembly I will praise you. (Ps. 22:22)
Galatians 3:23-29 In baptism, clothed with Christ; no longer Jew or Greek
Luke 8:26-39 Jesus casts out demons possessing a man of the Gerasenes

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The Holy Trinity (1st Sunday after Pentecost) June 12, 2022

6/12/2022

Introduction: “O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Today we celebrate the Holy Trinity. Paul writes that through Jesus we have peace with God, whose love pours into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, giving us lasting hope. We celebrate the gracious One-in-Three, eternal Three-in-One, as we worship in community; as we share water and word, bread and wine; and as we bring God’s love and hope to our neighbors.

Scripture:

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Wisdom rejoices in the creation
Psalm 8 Your glory is chanted above the heavens. (Ps. 8:2)
Romans 5:1-5God’s love poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit
John 16:12-15 The Spirit will guide you into the truth

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Day of Pentecost June 5, 2022

6/5/2022

Introduction: On Pentecost, we celebrate that we have been given an Advocate to accompany us. Poured out in wind and fire, water, wine, and bread, the Holy Spirit abides in and among us. We give thanks that God speaks to each of us, no matter our origins, language, or life path. Filled with the Spirit of truth, we go out from worship to proclaim the saving power of Christ’s love and the freedom of God’s grace with all the world.

Scripture:

Acts 2:1-21 Filled with the Spirit to tell God’s deeds
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:30)
Romans 8:14-17 The Spirit makes us children of God
John 14:8-17 [25-27] The Father will give you another Advocate, the Spirit of truth

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The Holy Trinity (1st Sunday after Pentecost) June 12, 2022

Day of Pentecost June 5, 2022

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