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Asleep in Jesus—Last Sunday of the Church Year

11/23/2014

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Readings: Matthew 25:1-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Isaiah 65:17-25

In the name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Next week Advent starts with its countdown to Christmas. That means a new church year starts for us. But we are not there yet. Today, on this last week of the church’s year, we hear a parable told by Our Lord in the last week of His life. And it concerns us! But not us right now. Us in the future. At that time, when Our Lord comes again. It concerns the kingdom of God. It concerns all the baptized ones.

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The Working Word which Wisens, Watches, and Wakes---Last Sunday of the Church Year

11/24/2013

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In the name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Last week we heard Our Lord warn His disciples to flee from Jerusalem when it would be destroyed (Matthew 24:15-28). He was no longer talking to the masses at that moment, but privately with those who were His own, to His intimate followers. That means the Word of God in the flesh speaks to us this day, not to the world, but to we who live by Him and His Word alone. For we listen to Him as believers in Him. We walk by faith in His Word and not by sight. Our five senses may tell us one thing. But if His Word says something that seems to disagree with what senses tell us, then we follow His Word. For instance, your five senses say you are eating only wafer and wine in His Holy Supper. Meanwhile, His Word tells you that you eat the Word of God in the flesh by which He inhabits you and casts out wickedness, and drink His blood which cleanses you from all sin and defilement.

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Wedding Jitters---Last Sunday of the Church Year

11/25/2012

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Isaiah 65:17-25
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:1-13

In the name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Ten virgin maids excited for their friend’s wedding. They, just like the Bride are excited. They can’t wait. Their dresses make them look radiant. They are enthralled by the tradition of the Groom sweeping in like a knight in shining armor on his charger saving His fair maiden to escort her and her bridal party to the wedding banquet. The love-smitten bride is expectant. Her ten virgin friends share her excitement.

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Late Night Vigils --- Last Sunday of the Church Year

11/20/2011

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Isaiah 65:17-25
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:1-13

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

All the bridesmaids fell asleep, both the ones with common sense and the ones without any sense. The only thing going for smart ones was the good sense they had to plan ahead, knowing the Groom might be late. This sense is given by the Lord’s Word to all who are His.

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Asleep in Jesus—Last Sunday of the Church Year

The Working Word which Wisens, Watches, and Wakes---Last Sunday of the Church Year

Wedding Jitters---Last Sunday of the Church Year

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