Weekly Sunday sermons
God of the wildness, you claim us and embrace us in love: we are yours. When we face uncertainties and temptations that cause us to question your provision, doubt our belovedness, or exploit our faith for worldly gain, lead us back, again and again, to words of scripture, and to the living Word, Jesus Christ. May we hold fast in faith and serve you with our whole hearts, this day and always. Amen.
Transfiguring God, on the mountain you revealed your glory and named Jesus as your beloved Son. Lift our eyes to see him clearly, open our ears to hear his word, and strengthen us to follow him when the path leads back into the world; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We pray Gracious God, you call us, your people, to be salt of the earth and light for the world. By your Holy Spirit, open our hearts to hear your Word, that our faith may be shaped not by human wisdom but by the power of Christ crucified. Strengthen us to live lives of justice, mercy, and humble obedience, so that your light may shine through us to the glory of your holy name, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
We thank Bishop Andrew Brook for delivering the address this day and leading us in the installation of Principal Andrew Boesch. We pray for the trust in God. Thank you, God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for showing us your power in the weakness of the cross. Teach us to rely on you alone and to live by the power of the Holy Spirit. We ask this through your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
We thank Mark Frost for leading us in worship this day. Let us pray for Christ's light to shine on us. Thank you, Jesus, for coming as the light for the world. Shine into our darkness, so that we see God's love, and follow in the way you show us. For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
We thank Pastor David Christian for leading us in worship this day.
We thank Andy Traeger for leading us in worship this day. We pray that we live as God's baptised children. Loving Father, you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed him as your dear Son. Thank you for making us your children by water and the Spirit. Keep us faithful to you throughout our lives. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We thank Pastor Tim Koch for leading us in worship this day.
We pray, God of hopefulness, give us lives of holy anticipation, that we remain fervent in faith, and persistent in love, as we await the revelation of your redemption. Bless us, in every stage of life, with your unfailing presence, promised through the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Amen.
We pray, God of the vulnerable, you come to us in ways that defy expectation: a fragile baby, not a trampling warrior; birthed in a stable, not a palace; born in a quiet stillness of night. Teach us to look for you in the tender things. Make our hearts soft and our spirits generous, living the way of Christ, born to us this day. Amen
We pray, God of liberation, your love reaches beyond all boundaries of prejudice and fear. Your tenderness is offered not only to the powerful or deserving, but to all people, according to your infinite compassion. Teach us to love widely and boldly, honouring the dignity of all and trusting your promise that the way of love is the way of life, Amen.
God of surprises, you interrupt our world with joy and hope beyond our wildest dreams. When we feel forgotten or despair, bless us with your holy joy. When our world feels barren, bless us with the gift of possibility. We pray as people of deep faith, entrusting ourselves and our world to the holy unknown, brought to birth in Jesus, our light and life. Amen.
We pray God of promises, your vision for peace stretches our imaginations, pushing us beyond platitudes and stirring up the fire of justice in our hearts. Show us our place and our purpose in leveling mountains and raising valleys, in straightening roads and clearing pathways. We pray as people of anticipation, who long for peace with anxious energy as we await the arrival of Christ among us. Amen
We welcome and thank Graham Ross for his message and other members of the Teen Challenge organization to our worship this day.
We pray, Generous and gracious God, you have shown us the fullness of your love in Christ, the Shepherd who gathers and restores, the King who rules with mercy, and the Saviour who gives all for our sake. Plant your love deep within us, that we may grow in faith, hope, and generous living. Through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
A Service of Praise and Prayer in a Time of Drought We thank Mark Frost for leading us in this Lay Reading service this day. We pray. God our Heavenly Father, in a dry and dusty land, our soul thirsts for you. Look down with mercy upon us. Hear our prayers of concern for our land, for our people in distress, for our industries that suffer, for all who are still affected by drought. Send rain to replenish the parched land and bring life and hope to your creation. In you alone we trust, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
We pray. God of life and promise, you renew your people by your living Spirit and make us your dwelling place in the world. As you once filled the temple with your glory, fill us now with faith, hope, and love, that we may each rejoice in your salvation and walk as your new creation in Christ Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We pray Almighty and eternal God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses who live in your light and share your glory. Open the eyes of our hearts by your Spirit, so that we may know the hope to which you have called us, the riches of your inheritance among the saints, and the greatness of your power for all who believe. Keep us steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and eager in love, until we join the saints in everlasting praise before your throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
We pray. Almighty and liberating God, you are our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in trouble. Through your Son, Jesus Christ, you have written your truth upon our hearts and set us free from the power of sin by your gracious word. Renew your Church in this freedom, that we may live by faith alone, proclaim your saving truth with courage, and find our joy in your steadfast love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We pray. God of promise and provision, you brought your people into a good land and filled their lives with your bounty. In every season you remain faithful — protecting, guiding, and sustaining us by your presence. As we rejoice in your gifts, turn our hearts to trust your promises and to live as signs of your generous grace; through Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We pray. Gracious God, you are faithful in every season — in displacement and in homecoming, in hardship and in healing. Teach us to live faithfully where you have placed us: to build and bless our communities, to endure hardship with hope, and to return always in gratitude for your mercy. Strengthen us, Lord, to be people whose faith works, waits, and worships — until that day when you bring us into your place of abundance, through Jesus Christ, our risen and reigning Lord. Amen.
Let us pray that we faithfully serve God. Faithful God, have mercy on us, your unworthy servants. Increase our faith. Strengthen us to forgive freely, love abundantly, seek your will eagerly, and serve you inherently through the way we live our lives. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
God, our Creator, as we reflect on the mysteries of the cosmos, we celebrate the wondrous design of the universe and the Wisdom that guides its course. Help us to discern how we are connected with living members of the cosmic community. Teach us to sense the presence of the cosmic Christ, whose presence fills and reconciles all forces in creation. Amen.
We thank Pastor David Christian for leading us in worship is day. God, our Creator, as we face the storms of this world, we celebrate the wonders of the wind and the weather. Help us to see your presence, not only in the forces of nature, but also among those who suffer from natural disasters. Teach us to recognize that Your wisdom is imbedded in all natural forces, a wisdom that guides, controls and limits them. In the name of Christ who is the Wisdom of God renewing all things in creation. Amen.
God, our Creator, we celebrate with all living creatures today. Help us to see your presence, not only in human history but also in the stories of our kin in creation, the great fauna family. Teach us to hear the good news of God's loving care ringing through the creatures of the wild. Rejoice with us as we behold the mysteries of your Wisdom implanted in all life. In the name of Christ who fills heaven and Earth. Amen.
God, our Creator, as we reflect on the mysteries of the ocean depths, we celebrate the wondrous design of the seas that surround us. Help us to discern how we have polluted our oceans and to empathize with the groaning of creation beneath us. Teach us to sense the presence of God in the tides and currents of the surging seas. Teach us to care for the oceans and all our waterways. In the name of the Wisdom of God, the creative force that designs and governs all creation. Amen
Let us pray for a humble and servant heart. Merciful Father, you have taught us that those who believe in your Son will not be condemned but have already passed from death to life. As we trust that Jesus humbled himself in obedience to your will and gave up his life for us, help us not to be conformed to this world, but to dedicate ourselves to you, and do what pleases you. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We thank Jonathan Krause for his speaking about the mission projects at Australian Lutheran World Service. Almighty God and Father, you have called all people into the fellowship of your Son. Let your word reach out throughout the whole world, so that your gospel may be proclaimed to all people, and all nations may praise and serve you. Lord, let your word reach out through us. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.
Almighty and merciful God, since you give your faithful people time and grace to offer you true and acceptable service: Grant that we may so faithfully walk with you and service you in this life that we do not fail to finally obtain your heavenly promises; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Let us pray that we live by faith. God, our protector and guide, as we travel on through life, teach us to trust in your loving direction, knowing that you will bring us safely home to you. Forgive us those things that make our conscience afraid or filled with doubt and give us those things that we are not worthy to ask for yet will strengthen our faith. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Let us pray for wisdom in regard to wealth. Thank you, loving Father, for giving us so many good things. Keep us from hoarding earthly riches for ourselves and neglecting the needs of others. Make us truly rich in knowing and following your Son. For He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Let us pray for boldness in prayer. Thank you, generous God, that you want to give us so much more than we even think of asking for. Inspire use, move us, remind us to keep coming to you in prayer, knowing that You are waiting to answer. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
PRAYER Let us pray that we gladly hear the words of Christ. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for coming from God and reconciling us to him. Teach us to stop, to focus, to listen to your words, and to treasure them more than anything else. For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We thank Pastor David Christian for leading us in worship this day. Let us pray that we are active in Christian love. Thank you, merciful God, for showing your love for us by sending your Son to live among us and to suffer and die. Lead us to reflect this love to our neighbours by helping them in all their needs. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Let us pray that we live for the good of others. Everliving God, all life flows from you. Fill us with your Spirit, and lead us to do good to all people, whenever we can, especially to those who belong to the family of faith. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Almighty and eternal God, you have given us faith to affirm the glory of the eternal Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and yet worship you as One. Keep us firm in this faith and safe with you forever. For you live and reign, One God, now and forever. Amen.
Let us pray for the power of the Holy Spirit. Almighty and merciful God, you sent your Holy Spirit at Pentecost, making the disciples bold to preach the good news. Send us out with the power of the same Spirit to spread the fire of your love. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Almighty and eternal God, you have brought back from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep, to call use into his flock through his word. Send us your Holy Spirit so that we may hear the voice of the good Shepherd, we may faithfully follow him, and we may live in his resurrection every day. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We thank Mark Frost in leading us in worship this service. Let us pray for the assurance of Christ's presence. Almighty and merciful God, you made the disciples glad by the sight of the risen Lord. Remind us that he is always with us, and that we now share in his resurrection. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Thank you Andy Traeger for leading us in worship this day. Let us pray for faith in our risen Lord. Merciful God, your Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life, who gives hope and joy to those who doubt. Give to us who do not see you faith and life and blessing, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Spirit of the risen Christ, you dwell among us as we sing, pray, and rejoice in your victory. Because you have conquered death, nothing can separate us from your presence. So, with full hearts and nourished souls, we celebrate this day of extravagant love. Let our worship be a reflection of the feast you have prepared, where no one is left hungry, and all are made whole. May our work in this world bring the table of heaven to earth. We pray this in the name of the bread of life, who was born in a town called House of Bread. Alleluia! Amen.
Holy God, we gather on this Palm Sunday and find ourselves in solidarity with the crowds who shouted for salvation. We know our needs, both individually and collectively. Our hunger for righteousness and justice compels us to proclaim, “Hosanna! Save us!” two thousand years later. As we begin this journey toward the cross, from admiration to despair, we know we are well-nourished for the path ahead. You have prepared us, fed us with love and truth, and refreshed our spirits throughout the Lenten season. Let us carry the spirit of Hosanna in our hearts, ready to serve and love, knowing the journey continues toward resurrection and renewal. May the bread we break, both physical and spiritual, remind us of your presence in every step. Guide us on this path and sustain us for the work ahead. Amen.
Gracious God, as we gather in this season of reflection and repentance, you call us from our hiding places and invite us to the table of grace. You see us in our brokenness and meet us with mercy. You offer us the bread of life that nourishes our souls, heals our wounds, and strengthens us for the journey of faith. In this time of worship, open our hearts to your transforming love and lead us to greater humility and justice. May this sacred time draw us nearer to you and to one another. Amen.
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