Service Folder (.pdf) Service Folder (.docx) God kept his Word and gave a son, Isaac, to aged Abraham and Sarah. Isaac was the next in line to be the ancestor of Jesus. In the fullness of time, God sent forth His Son, Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary to redeem us from the Law (Gal. 4:1–7). Now He is presented in the…
503 665 7283 2010 NE Division St. Gresham, Oregon 97030
Evangelical Lutheran Church
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God”— Ephesians 2:8, 9
Sermons on Luke
Service Folder The first major festival of the Church Year is the glorious celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior. At Christmas we focus on those words of the Creed, “Born of the Virgin Mary,” and ponder the miracle that God and man are united in the person of Jesus Christ to be our Savior.
Service Folder Theme: Poinsettias Our preparation for Christmas includes decorating with poinsettias. Poinsettias are a popular plant given as household gifts and altar flowers. These vibrant flowers also can help us reflect on the advent (or coming) of Jesus during Advent.
Service Folder Advent 2 is the Sunday of hope. We hope for many things in this life, but whatever hopes we have here eventually disappoint. God gives us a hope, though, that will not disappoint – Jesus’ second advent (coming). God promises Jesus’ second advent. God will keep his promise. Hope waits on God to keep his promise. A good example. of…
Service Folder “What are you thankful for?”, is a question many ask at Thanksgiving. Yet, we learn in the lesson of the Ten Lepers that thanksgiving does not come naturally. It is a fruit of faith God works in us by giving us in his Word the greatest blessing of all – Our Savior, Jesus. If you are home for Thanksgiving, come…
Service Folder Theme: Jesus Is Our Good Samaritan The Law cannot help us or give us life. Rather, it confines everyone under sin as wounded and naked before God (Gal. 3:15–22). So it is that two figures of the Law, the priest and the Levite, passed by the injured man on the side of the road (Luke 10:23–37). Only the Samaritan,…
Service Folder In today’s gospel (Luke 16:1-9) a rich man commends an unjust steward for acting shrewdly. Even though the steward was given notice that his role as steward was terminated due to his unfaithful stewardship, he knew how to use earthly goods to plan for his future. Jesus makes the application that the baptized know their true treasures – paid for…