Sermon Topics for August 2025
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Sunday, August 3, 2025 ~ 8th Sunday after Pentecost
Today’s texts offer instruction and encouragement for all who are occasionally overwhelmed by the “unhappy business” of life. Jesus urges us to take care and be on guard against all kinds of greed. We who have died with Christ in Holy Baptism have also been raised with Him and are encouraged to elevate our thinking, seeking the “things that are above.” To that end we seek the sustenance of the Lord’s supper and the encouragement of God’s word.
Sunday, August 10, 2025 ~ 9th Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus says, “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” It is God’s promise from the beginning — to Abraham, to the early church, and to the “little flock” of which we are a part in today’s assembly. Faith, God’s baptismal gift, trusts the promises of God. Have no fear.
Sunday, August 17, 2025 ~ 10th Sunday after Pentecost
The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion. Today in worship we are surrounded by a great “cloud of witnesses.” In the Word and in Holy Communion we are invited yet again to look to Jesus, “the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.”
Sunday, August 24, 2025 ~ 11th Sunday after Pentecost
Remember the sabbath day. Call the sabbath a delight. This is the Lord’s Day, and the Lord will do for us what the Lord does: feed us, forgive us, help and heal us. Rejoice at all the wonderful things God is doing!
Sunday, August 31, 2025 ~ 12th Sunday after Pentecost
Invited and inviting — that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in Holy Baptism, we have a place at Christ’s banquet table. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be more inviting still.
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May the beauty of God be reflected in your eyes, the love of God be
reflected in your hands, the wisdom of God be reflected in your words,
and the knowledge of God flow from your heart,
that all might see, and seeing, believe.
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The members of New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church wish you a blessed day and we pray that your day is filled with hope, love, peace, and good health!
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