Here are several audio sermons which are posted to the right. These audio sermons are from the Gloria Dei Lutheran worship services. To enhance your listening experience we have also included: the scripture readings for the day and other pertinent historical or purposeful information regarding the scripture reading.
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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost - July 6, 2008 The
mystery of God's ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and
intelligent. Jesus associates with the lowly and those often excluded
from the religious community. Like Paul, we struggle with our own
selfish desires and seek God's mercy and forgiveness. We gather this
day to be refreshed by Christ's invitation: "Come to me, all you that
are weary and are carrying heavy burdens." In the Christian community
gathered around word, water, and meal, we find rest for our souls. Scripture Readings: Zechariah 9:9–12, Psalm 145:8–14, Romans 7:15–25a, Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - July 13, 08 God's word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation. It is also like the sower who scatters seed indiscriminately. Our lives are like seeds sown in the earth. Even from what appears to be little, dormant, or dead, God promises a harvest. At the Lord's table we are fed with the bread of life, that we may bear fruit in the world. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 55:10–13, Psalm 65:[1–8] 9–13, Romans 8:1–11, Matthew 13:1–9, 18–2
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost - July 20, 08 It is an age-old question: why is there evil in the world? In the parable of the wheat and the weeds Jesus suggests that both grow together until the harvest. With Paul, we long for the day that all creation will be set free from bondage and suffering. Having both weeds and wheat within us, we humbly place our hope in the promises of God and from the Lord's table we go forth to bear the fruit of justice and mercy. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 44:6–8, Psalm 86:11–17, Romans 8:12–25, Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43
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