Tag Archives: Service

Today’s Passage: Matthew 2:13-23 Message [used with permission from A Sermon for Every Sunday]: In Search of a Happy Ending – First Sunday After Christmas by Father Michael Renninger, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. “If the … Continue reading →

Today’s Passage:  Matthew 1:18-25 Message [used with permission from A Sermon for Every Sunday] : God’s Dream for You – The Fourth Sunday of Advent [12/22/19] by Father Michael Renninger, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. “What … Continue reading →

Today’s Passage:  Matthew 11:2-11 Message [used with permission from A Sermon for Every Sunday]: Are you the Messiah? – Third Sunday of Advent [12/15/19] by Ryan Ahlgrim, pastor of First Mennonite Church in Richmond, Virginia. Ryan Ahlgrim the following story. “One … Continue reading →

Today’s Passage: Matthew 3:1-12 Opening Prayer or Proclamation: In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is he who was spoken of through the … Continue reading →

Today’s Passage:  Matthew 24:36-44 Opening Prayer: 36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be … Continue reading →

Today’s Passage:  Luke 23:33-43 Opening Prayer: Father God, we are entering a season of busyness.  There is so much to do.  All too often we think we can do it all.   We think we have to do it all on … Continue reading →

Today’s Passage:  Luke 21:5-19 Opening Prayer: Father God, at times we feel like our world is collapsing around us.  Change can be frightening.  Thank you for providing comfort and peace in times of trouble.  May You strengthen us and give … Continue reading →

Today’s Passage:  Luke 20:27-38 Opening Prayer: Father God, this world presents us with many challenging circumstances.  Thank You for being with us through the difficult times and in times of joy.  May we live our lives fully, here and now, … Continue reading →

Today’s Passage:  Luke 19:1-10 Opening Prayer: Father God, we need you.  Move in our lives.  Touch our hearts.  Change us.  Draw us close and hold us tight.  May Your voice be the only one we hear.  May there be comfort … Continue reading →

Today’s Passage:  Luke 18:9-14 Opening Prayer: Father God, thank You for reminding us that being right and righteous does not necessarily mean we are justified.  May we humble ourselves and ask You for mercy.  May we be justified – declared … Continue reading →