Thanksgiving Eve: In All Things, Give Thanks

Give Thanks
O give thanks unto the Lord for He is Good

Lessons: Deuteronomy 8:1-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Luke 17:11-19
Hymns: LSB 892, 948, 822, 785, 794

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Trinity 27: The Lord Comes as a Thief in the Night

Wise and Foolish Virgins
Only the five virgins who brought enough oil are allowed into the wedding banquet. (Matt. 25:1-13). From a book publishing Martin Luther’s House Postils (sermons), 1550.

Lessons: Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:1-13
Hymns: LSB 514, 516, 513, 674, 673, 515

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Confidence in Christ Despite Scoffers

Sheep and Goats
Jesus returns and separates the sheep (believers) from the goats (unbelievers) (Matt. 25:31-46). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Daniel 7:9-14, 2 Peter 3:3-14, Matthew 25:31-46
Hymns: LSB 872, 508, 513, 639, 355, 701

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All Saints’ Day (Observed): Perfect Signs for God’s Saints

Saints in Heaven
The Revelation of St John: 13. The Adoration of the Lamb and the Hymn of the Chosen, Albrecht Dürer, 1497–98.

Lessons: Revelation 7:2-17, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12
Hymns: LSB 909, 676, 659, 677, 670, 672

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Reformation Day: Abide in the Word of Christ and Know His Truth

Luther Rose
Martin Luther’s seal began to be printed on the cover page of Martin Luther’s books beginning in the 1520s and it summarizes the Gospel. The cross reminds us that it is faith in the Crucified One that saves us.

Lessons: Revelation 14:6-7, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36
Hymns: LSB 645, 942, 947, 656, 953, 960, 865, 555, 617, 582

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Trinity 21: Armored in the Word of our Creator and Savior

Creation
God speaks the earth into existence, as indicated by the encircling phrase, “Godes Wortt” (God’s word), while the infant Jesus proceeds from God carrying a cross toward earth (Gen. 1:1-31). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1530.

Lessons: Genesis 1:1-2:3, Ephesians 6:10-17, John 4:46-54
Hymns: LSB 790, 607, 619, 716, 923

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The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity

Lessons: Isaiah 55:1-9, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14
Hymns: LSB 912, 716, 568, 631, 924
Service conducted by Rev. Paul Mehl

Parable of the Wedding Feast
As Jesus tells the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, in the background the banquet takes place, the city is destroyed, and the servant is treated spitefully. (Matt. 22:1-14). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1563.
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Trinity 19: Take Heart!

Jesus forgives a paralyzed man of his sins, at which point the scribes accuse Him of blasphemy. To prove His authority, Jesus orders the man to get up and walk, which he does. (Matt. 9:1-8). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Genesis 28:10-17, Ephesians 4:22-28, Matthew 9:1-8
Hymns: LSB 916, 614, 620, 716, 814

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Trinity 18: Beautiful in the Gospel of Christ

Attempt to trap Jesus
The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians attempt to trap Jesus but having received inspiration from God Jesus answers wisely (Matt. 22:15-46). From a book by Philipp Melanchthon, 1561.

Lessons: Deuteronomy 10:12-21, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Matthew 22:34-46
Hymns: LSB 579, 708, 694, 634, 580

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Trinity 17: God Humbles and He Exalts

Healing on the Sabbath
Jesus heals a man with dropsy while eating dinner at a Pharisee’s house on the Sabbath; outside, an ox is removed from a pit (Luke 14:1-11). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Proverbs 25:6-14, Ephesians 4:1-6, Luke 14:1-11
Hymns: LSB 613, 557, 618, 708, 585

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Trinity 16: Confidence in the Resurrection

Resurrection at Nain
Jesus raises a widow’s son from the dead at Nain (Luke 7:11-17). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: 1 Kings 17:17-24, Ephesians 3:13-21, Luke 7:11-17
Hymns: LSB 487, 758, 633, 708, 464

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Trinity 15: Be Not Anxious

Do Not Worry
Jesus uses the lilies of the field (foreground) and the birds of the air (background) to warn against anxiety and the storing up of treasure on the earth (right) based on Matt 6:24-34 by Veit Dietrich (1562).

Lessons: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Galatians 5:25-6:10, Matthew 6:24-34
Hymns: LSB 756, 760, 696, 708, 719

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Trinity 14: From Masked with Impurity to Unmasked In Purity

Jesus Heals a Leper
Christ healing a leper. Woodcut by an unidentified cutter, 1571, after Jost Amman, based on Matthew 8:2-3, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 5:12-13

Lessons: Proverbs 4:10-23, Galatians 5:16-24, Luke 17:11-19
Hymns: LSB 849, 797, 713, 708, 895

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The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist: Freed from Slavery

Lessons: Revelation 6:9-11, Romans 6:1-5, Mark 6:14-29
Hymns: LSB 346, 750, 716, 619, 731

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Trinity 12: He Has Done All Things Well

Lessons: Isaiah 29:17-24, Romans 10:9-17, Mark 7:31-37
Hymns: LSB 545, 820, 602, 708, 895

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St. Mary, Mother of our Lord: Clothed in the Robes of Righteousness and the Garments of Salvation

Lessons: Isaiah 61:7-11, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 1:39-55
Hymns: LSB 855, 934, 536, 636, 655

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Trinity 9: Be Wise Unto Salvation

Lessons: 2 Sam. 22:26-34, 1 Cor. 10:6-13, Luke 16:1-13
Hymns: LSB 726, 536, 636, 703, 689

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St. James, Elder and Apostle: Remaining Steadfast to Christ

Lessons: Acts 11:27-12:5, Romans 8:28-39, Mark 10:35-45
Hymns: LSB 518, 420, 760, 647, 644

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Trinity 7: Christians Are Willing to Sacrifice the Temporal to Obtain the Spiritual

Lessons: Genesis 2:7-17, Romans 6:19-23, Mark 8:1-9
Hymns: LSB 616, 819, 642, 536, 561

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Trinity 5: Loving Life and Seeing Good Days

Lessons: 1 Kings 19:11-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15, Luke 5:1-11
Hymns: LSB 966, 688, 505, 637, 750, 730

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