Sermons on Worship (Page 3)

Sermons on Worship (Page 3)

Who’s the King?

The 25th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Readings and Psalms: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24Psalm 95:1-7aEphesians 1:15-23Matthew 25:31-46 Saturday 5:30 pm Contemporary Service Sunday 10:00 am Traditional Service   Altar Flowers were loveling donated by the children of Jim and Sharon Wood – Jeremy, Carriann and Kevin – in honor and celebration of their parent’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations Jim and Sharon! And wishing you many more years together in wedded bliss and good health!   Liturgical material © 2017 Augsburg Fortress; used by…

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

24th  Sunday after Pentecost November 14-15, 2020 Scripture Readings Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 121 Thessalonians 5:1-11Matthew 25:14-30 Saturday 5:30 pm Contemporary Service Sermon: The Gift That Keeps On Giving Sermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A; November 14-15, 2020Our Saviour Lutheran Church of Warrenton, VAThe Reverend Terri E. L. Church What could YOU do with half a million dollars?  I hope your eyes grew wide and your minds are already racing with ideas! What about a new car?!Would…

Keep Awake: The Parable of the Mean Girls

The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A November 7 and 8, 2020 Readings and Psalms: Amos 5:18-24 Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 (alternate) Psalm 70 Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20 (alternate) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Saturday 5:30 pm Contemporary Service Sunday 10:00 am Traditional Service Liturgical material © 2017 Augsburg Fortress; used by permission of Augsburg Fortress, #SAS009239. Copyright Acknowledgments (CCLI License # 2800659 and One License # 710443-A) for print and broadcast.

All Saints Day: Olga Warrior Princess

All Saints Day, Year A October 31 – November 1, 2020 Readings and Psalms: Revelation 7:9-17 Psalm 34:1-10, 22 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12 Watch the recorded service from Saturday, October 31, 2020 Watch the recorded service from Sunday morning, November 1, 2020. Altar Flowers have been donated by Fred Koozer in honor and loving memory of all four of his grandparents.  If you would like to donate flowers in memory, honor or celebration of a loved one or special…

Reformation Sunday, Year A

Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, October 24 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. Worshipping…

The Power to Love

Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, October 17 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, October 18 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. Worshipping…

Sermon: The Feast Is Ready to Begin!

Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, October 10 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, October 11 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. Worshipping…

We Love to Win

18th Sunday After Pentacost, Year A Readings and Psalms: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:7-15 Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46 Watch the recorded service from Sunday morning, October 3, 2020. Watch the recorded service from Saturday, October 4, 2020 Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, October 31 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, November 1 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button…

Jesus — Changing Hearts, Minds and Lives for over 2,000 Years!

Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, September 26 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, September 27 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. 17th Sunday after…

“Good Thing Nobody Listens to Jesus”
(The third in a three-week sermon series on reconciliation)

Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, September 19 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. 16th Sunday after…

Forgive 70×7
(The second in a three-week sermon series on reconciliation)

Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, September 12 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, September 13 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. 15th Sunday after…

The Keys to the Kingdom
(The first in a three-week sermon series on reconciliation)

Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, September 5 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, September 6 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. 14th Sunday after…

Sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, August 29 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, August 30 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. 13th Sunday after…

The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail

Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, August 22 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, August 23 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. 12th Sunday after…

Was Jesus a Time Traveler?

Come Worship Together Live & In-person! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Nave and Sanctuary on both Saturday, August 15 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, August 16 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. 11th Sunday after…

More Than Conquerors Through Christ Jesus

Worship Together Live & In-person — Indoors! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Sanctuary on both Saturday, July 25 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, July 26 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details including how to reserve your spot, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay…

Weekly Worship – July 18-19, 2020

Worship Together Live & In-person — Indoors! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Sanctuary on both Saturday, July 18 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, July 19 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details including how to reserve your spot, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay…

Weekly Worship – July 11-12, 2020

Worship Together Live & In-person — Indoors! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Sanctuary on both Saturday, July 11 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, July 12 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details including how to reserve your spot, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay…

Weekly Worship – July 4-5, 2020

Worship Together Live & In-person — Indoors! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to have you join us for live in-person worship back inside the Sanctuary on both Saturday, July 4 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, July 5 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details including how to reserve your spot, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible. For those who prefer to stay…

Weekly Worship – June 27-28, 2020

Worship Together Live & In-person — Indoors! Our Saviour is incredibly pleased to hold our 1st live in-person worship back inside the Sanctuary on Sunday, June 28 at 10:00 am!  Please click the “Read More” button below to get all the details including how to reserve your spot, which will help ensure all who wish to worship together in person stay as safe as possible.   For those who prefer to stay safer at home, join us on Facebook live. 4th Sunday…

Weekly Worship – June 20-21, 2020

Worship Together Live & In-person Our Saviour is excited to hold our 2nd live in-person worship on Sunday, June 21 at 10:00 am — Father’s Day — rain or shine!  The worship service will take place outside of Our Saviour’s building on the lawn and parking lot. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, or you can stay in the safety of your own car. We will broadcast the service through speakers onto the property through our new FM radio transmitter.…

Weekly Worship – June 13-14, 2020

Worship Together Live & In-person Our Saviour is excited to hold the first live in-person worship since early March on Sunday, June 14 at 10:00 am — rain or shine!  The worship service will take place outside of Our Saviour’s building on the lawn and parking lot. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, or you can stay in the safety of your own car. We will broadcast the service through speakers onto the property through our new FM radio…

Weekly Worship – June 6-7, 2020

The Feast of the Holy Trinity After he had risen from the dead, Jesus sent his followers out to make disciples in every nation, baptizing them “in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” The name Jesus taught us, which we call the Holy Trinity, reveals the profound mystery of a single God who is at the same time a model of equality and community. Our special guest preacher, the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of…

Weekly Worship – May 30-31, 2020

This weekend, on the Feast of Pentecost, we celebrate the moment God sent the Holy Spirit to be a permanent presence of God on earth. The Holy Spirit is often depicted as a dove or as flames of fire, which comes from this weekend’s reading. This weekend at Our Saviour, we remember the gift of the Holy Spirit with gifts of music, gifts of languages, and, on Sunday, a special video honoring our Confirmation students. We are especially grateful to…

Weekly Worship – May 23-24, 2020

God truly does provide! Our Saviour is blessed to be able to offer a “Virtual Church” experience during COVID-19. This is a way for us to come together in worship while remaining safe and healthy at home. And starting this week, there will be a Saturday evening contemporary service (with Voices of Praise!) in addition to the Sunday morning traditional service.   Saturday 5:30 pm Contemporary Service       Saturday Potluck (via Zoom) 6:30 pm   After service, tune in to be strengthened…

Weekly Worship – May 17, 2020

God truly does provide! Our Saviour is blessed to be able to offer a “Virtual Church” experience during the stay-at-home order issued previously. This is a way for us to come together in worship while remaining safe and healthy at home. Sunday 10:00 am Worship Service   Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom, 11:15 am) After service, tune in to be strengthened by fellowship and conversation with one another. “Zoom” with us! or call from any phone: (301) 715-8592  and enter Meeting ID 732 534 989.…

Weekly Worship – May 10, 2020

God truly does provide! Our Saviour is blessed to be able to offer a “Virtual Church” experience during the stay-at-home order issued previously. This is a way for us to come together in worship while remaining safe and healthy at home. Sunday 10:00 am Worship Service Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom, 11:15 am) After service, tune in to be strengthened by fellowship and conversation with one another. “Zoom” with us! or call from any phone: (646) 876-9923  and enter Meeting ID 732 534 989. Sermon…

Weekly Worship – May 3, 2020

God truly does provide! Our Saviour is blessed to be able to offer a “Virtual Church” experience during the stay-at-home order issued previously. This is a way for us to come together in worship while remaining safe and healthy at home. Sunday 10:00 am Worship Service Virtual Easter Coffee Hour (Zoom, 11:00 am) After service, tune in to be strengthened by fellowship and conversation with one another. “Zoom” with us! or call from any phone: (646) 876-9923  and enter Meeting ID 732 534 989.…

Weekly Worship – April 26, 2020

God truly does provide! Our Saviour is blessed to be able to offer a “Virtual Church” experience during the stay-at-home order issued last month. This is a way for us to come together in worship while remaining safe and healthy at home.   Worship Bulletin Virtual Easter Coffee Hour (Zoom, 11:30am) After service, tune in to be strengthened by fellowship and conversation with one another. “Zoom” with us! or call from any phone: (646) 876-9923  and enter Meeting ID 732 534 989. Sermon  …

Weekly Worship – April 19, 2020

God truly does provide! Our Saviour is blessed to be able to offer a “Virtual Church” experience during the stay-at-home order issued last month. This is a way for us to come together in worship while remaining safe and healthy at home. To join the service at 10:00 am on Sunday, click here Worship Bulletin Click here to access the worship bulletin for Sunday, April 19, 2020 Virtual Easter Coffee Hour (Zoom, 11:30am) After service, tune in to be strengthened by fellowship and…

Easter Sunday – April 12, 2020

Bulletin  Click here for Easter Sunday worship bulletin. A special thank you to Brad Stewart for his video recording and editing work which made this special presentation possible.  Virtual Easter Coffee Hour (Zoom, 11:30am) After service, tune in to be strengthened by fellowship and conversation with one another. Kids could show off Easter Baskets! Ladies could wear their Easter bonnet! We can’t wait to see and/or hear you! “Zoom” with us! click https://zoom.us/j/732534989 or call from any phone: (646) 876-9923  and enter Meeting ID…

Good Friday 2020

April 10, 2020 Click here for the Bulletin   Liturgical material © 2017 Augsburg Fortress; used by permission of Augsburg Fortress, #SAS009239. Copyright Acknowledgments (CCLI License # 2800659 and One License # 710443-A) for print and broadcast.

Maundy Thursday 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020 Communion Service Pray along as we recall the Last Supper, consider what it means to love and serve the world. Click here for the Maundy Thursday worship bulletin.   Liturgical material © 2017 Augsburg Fortress; used by permission of Augsburg Fortress, #SAS009239. Copyright Acknowledgments (CCLI License # 2800659 and One License # 710443-A) for print and broadcast.

Palm Sunday – April 5, 2020

Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 am Remote Worship If you can join the live service, please do. We will all be joined together in prayers and in support of each other, our community, our church and the world. Click here to watch a video of the service. Worship Bulletin Click here to download the Weekly Worship Bulletin for Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. Virtual Coffee Hour on Sunday following the service Feeling isolated?  Going stir crazy? Eager to catch up with…

Holden Evening Prayer – April 1, 2020

April 1, 2020 Although we all are not able to gather together in body this evening, we can still join together in spirit!  Please click the link to access the Holden Evening Prayer booklet.  Watch it live on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm throughout lent on Facebook Live. (It is NOT necessary to have a Facebook account to view these services.) Additionally, past worship service videos can be accessed on Our Saviour’s Facebook page using this link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/oslcwarrenton/videos/.   Used by permission: ONE…

Weekly Worship – March 29, 2020

Sunday, March 29 at 10:00 am Worship Bulletin Click here to download the Weekly Worship Bulletin for Sunday, March 29, 2020. Sermon Lazarus was dead. There is no doubt about that whatever. Old Lazarus was dead as a doornail – although, as Charles Dickens once wrote in a similar context, I don’t know what there is particularly dead about a door-nail. But that is our old beloved figure of speech, and in these changing times we must hold on to…

Holden Evening Prayer – March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020 Although we all are not able to gather together in body this evening, we can still join together in spirit!  Please click the link to access the Holden Evening Prayer booklet.  Watch it live on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm throughout lent on Facebook Live. (It is NOT necessary to have a Facebook account to view these services.) Additionally, past worship service videos can be accessed on Our Saviour’s Facebook page using this link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/oslcwarrenton/videos/.   Used by permission: ONE…

Weekly Worship – March 22, 2020

Sunday, March 22 at 10:00 am Remote Worship To view a recording of the service, click here: https://www.facebook.com/oslcwarrenton We had a little technical difficulty half way through the service, so note that there are two separate links. The first half of the service is just below the second half. Worship Bulletin Click here for this weekend’s worship bulletin. Sermon There IS a Lesson in Everything Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year A, during a time of social distancing; March…

Shameless Prayer

Who changed the Lord’s Prayer? That’s a question that many people ask pastors when they get us alone. At first, it used to confuse me. But I think, nowadays, I have some sense of what they mean. Most of us grew up saying the Lord’s Prayer in one particular form, with all the archaic verbs and pronouns – Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name, all the way down to the kingdom, the power and the glory,…

Let’s Kill Jesus!

Let’s kill Jesus. That’s an ugly sentence. Jesus, who hurt nobody and loved even the most wretched. How could we hurt him? How could anybody, but much less his followers? But: Let’s kill Jesus. It’s what one of his followers – one of his closest, one of the Twelve Apostles — came away muttering, just after the events of today’s Gospel reading. They were at Bethany, a few miles from Jerusalem. Mary, not his mother but the sister of Martha…

Love Comes to Life

I was in talking to an atheist the other day. (Pastors meet more atheists than you might imagine.) This fellow had a question – “What should I expect, as an unbeliever, if I go to a church for the first time?” Without saying it directly, he was a little apprehensive. He was afraid, I think, of being judged, or mocked, or simply told “You aren’t welcome.” I told him not to worry. “Remember,” I said, “that you are going to…

An Execration of Pews

Wouldn’t it be great if, when you came to church, you could always sit in your favorite spot? I mean, most of us do have a favorite spot. The one we prefer, the one we sit in if nobody gets there first. Wouldn’t it be great if that seat were always reserved for you, ready and waiting? If you could leave your stuff in it from week to week – your Bible, your reading glasses, your package of Tic-Tacs, and…