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The Fifth Sunday of Lent | Rev. Danny Bryant | Isaiah 43:16-21 | Psalm 126 | Philippians 3:4b-14 | John 12:1-8 | April 6th, 2025 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN) 

Sunday, April 6, 2025

April 6, 2025Today's Reading: Luke 20:9-20Daily Lectionary: Exodus 1:1-22; Mark 14:12-31.  “When the tenants saw him, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Let us kill him, so that the inheritance may be ours.'” (Luke 20:14) In the name of + Jesus. Amen.It makes no sense. This vineyard was perfect in every way. The ground was well cultivated and primed for production. It was planted with the choicest vines. When the fullness of time would arrive, it was going to produce the finest of wine. When everything was set, and the master saw that it was good, he went out to find tenants who would live in his beautiful creation, tend to its needs, harvest the fruit, and return it to the master.  You would think that the master would have had a better vetting process and been more protective of his perfect garden. Although the master gave the tenants everything they needed to be successful, everything was laid out for them to a “t,” the agreement was broken. Greed overtook the tenants, and they decided to get what they thought they had coming to them.    Now, the Master's response makes no sense. Having treated not just one or two but three servants terribly and sent them away empty-handed, the tenants thought they still had a chance at the ultimate prize, the son's inheritance. What kind of people are they that they would enact such evil and expect no repercussions?    What kind of people? Truth be told, you are the wicked tenants. You are among those who have treated servants, prophets, and pastors shamefully and sent them away and set your sights upon the master's son. Yours are the actions which have caused the death of the Son of the Master, the very son of God.  And although we have treated the Son so shamefully, though we have turned our back on the master, though we “daily sin much and surely deserve nothing but punishment” (5th Petition of the Lord's Prayer), He has done something that makes no sense. He should bring to pass what He said in the parable. He should “come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others” (Luke 20:16). He should cast us away from His presence and take His Holy Spirit from us. Yet, He does what is unexpected.  Because it was always the Father's desire to show mercy to His Creation, He sent His Son into a sin-filled world knowing “He would go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed” (Matthew 16:22). And by His death and resurrection, we poor miserable sinners, would be made saints by His blood. Connected to His death and resurrection, we would receive full pardon and forgiveness for our sins, the inheritance that belonged to the Son, and the crown of eternal life.  It's not fair, but such is the will of God. Praise Him for His continued mercy shown to sinners such as you and me.      In the name of + Jesus. Amen.  Almighty God, by Your great goodness mercifully look upon Your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect of the Day for the Fifth Sunday in Lent)-Rev. Timothy Chase, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Truman, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Harrison Goodman, Executive Director of Mission and TheologyVisit the timeless rhythms of the Christian life with award-winning author Harold L. Senkbeil. As he addresses the concerns and pressures of the world today, you'll discover that even while the world is dying, Christ's death brings about life. True life. One that He offers to you. Order Now!

Sermon Notes – “Who Am I Becoming?”Fourth Sunday in Lent | Rev. David Hockett | Luke 15:11-32✝️ Key ScriptureLuke 15:11-32 — The Parable of the Prodigal Son

For the fourth Sunday of Lent Rev. Brent Russett examines John 18:28-19:16. Come and stand beside Jesus as he was tried by Pilate.

Sunday, March 23, 2025

March 23, 2025Today's Reading: Luke 13:1-9Daily Lectionary: Genesis 27:30-45; 28:10-22; Mark 9:1-13[Jesus said,] “No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:5)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Hurry up and wait. That's often the situation in this world. You scramble to get a paper or project turned in for class by the due date, and then it takes your teacher long weeks to return it to you. Your parents ask you to get your chores done right away, but when you need something from them, it seems like the hands of the clock are turning in molasses. You hurry up, and then you wait. That seems to be the experience of these words from Jesus. First, He insists that your repentance is needed right away! Repent, Jesus says, before a tower falls on you or an evil dictator puts you to death for no good reason. Don't delay, but repent of your sin!And then, Jesus turns around and tells a parable that seems to have a completely different point. Instead of “repent before you die,” Jesus talks about a patient vinedresser who tells the farm owner to be patient with the unproductive fruit tree before having the tree chopped down. “Let me work my magic,” the vinedresser pleads. “Don't chop it down yet; I have hope that it will work out.” Right after the call to “hurry up and repent,” Jesus now talks about waiting.It's REALLY important to look at this two-part teaching that Jesus gives in order. First, He provides the Law. “Repent before it's too late!” These words are addressed to comfortable sinners. If you think that everything is okay and that you have life under control, look at your life and repent of your sin. On the other hand, the second part of this reading shows the Gospel. If you are crushed by your guilt and sin, hear that the Lord is merciful and patient, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He isn't quick to judge or cut down trees but takes time to see the work of His Word in people, including you.  If you are afraid that you aren't a good enough Christian or if you wonder if there's a chance that God will judge you because of your sinfulness, remember the vinedresser who begs for more time and more effort before chopping down the fig tree. Your Savior Jesus is patient with you, delivering His Word to you so that you will not perish but have everlasting life.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy, be gracious to all who have gone astray from Your ways and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent)-Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Visit the timeless rhythms of the Christian life with award-winning author Harold L. Senkbeil. As he addresses the concerns and pressures of the world today, you'll discover that even while the world is dying, Christ's death brings about life. True life. One that He offers to you. Order Now!

For the third Sunday of Lent Rev. Brent Russett examines Matthew 26:47-56. Come and stand beside Jesus when he was arrested and tried.

The Second Sunday of Lent | Rev. Danny Bryant | Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 | Psalm 27 | Romans 10:8b-13 | Luke 13:31-35 | March 16th, 2025 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN) 

The First Sunday of Lent | Rev. Danny Bryant | Deuteronomy 26:1-11 | Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 | Romans 10:8b-13 | Luke 4:1-13 | March 9th, 2025 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN) 

In this second sermon of Lent Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the emphasis on Roman citizenship in the Roman colony of Philippi and the challenging claim of Paul that we are ultimately citizens of heaven.

In this first sermon of Lent Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the familiar story of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness in light of the broader story of God's Redemption. In doing so we find that this event not only profoundly reveals what Jesus has come to do but also prepares those who would follow after Jesus for the opposition we will face.

March 9, 2025 Today's Reading: Luke 4:1-13Daily Lectionary: Genesis 4:1-26; Mark 2:18-28The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone.'” (Luke 4:3-4)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Did you catch that? It's subtle, but it says a world about how the thoughts of the devil and Jesus are fundamentally and diametrically opposed. The devil says to Jesus, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” He appeals to Jesus' divinity and His almighty power to turn a stone into bread. Of course, Jesus could command the stone to be bread just as easily as God commanded light to shine in the darkness or fish to swarm the sea. But that's not why He's wandering in the wilderness. The truth is that the Son of God does not live on bread, let alone any other form of physical food. By summoning the power of His divine nature, Jesus could have continued to fast for 40 years as He wandered through the wilderness. But that is not His concern.“Though he was in the form of God, [He] did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,” St. Paul writes (Phil. 2:6). In response to the devil's taunt, Jesus does not identify with His divine nature nor muster His divine power. Instead, He identifies with His human nature. “And Jesus answered him, ‘It is written, “Man shall not live by bread alone.”'” Even as a man, it's not bread that He needs. “Man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord,” says the Law (Deut. 8:3).The devil's first temptation of Jesus rhymes with his first temptation of man. “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil” (Gen. 3:5). “Be like God, and eat,” says the devil. But to this, God says, “Listen, and be like God.” For God's Word restores His image and likeness by forgiving our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness. To be good and holy and right is the image and likeness of God.Having made us like Him once again, God invites us to eat. Man does not live by bread alone, but the Lord has found it good to give us His Word with bread to eat and wine to drink. Thanks be to God for this bread and for the bread that sustains us every day. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O Lord God, You led Your ancient people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide the people of Your Church that following our Savior we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Collect for the First Sunday in Lent)-Rev. Jacob Ehrhard, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church and School in Chicago, IL.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Visit the timeless rhythms of the Christian life with award-winning author Harold L. Senkbeil. As he addresses the concerns and pressures of the world today, you'll discover that even while the world is dying, Christ's death brings about life. True life. One that He offers to you. Order Now!

Maybe the temptation this year is just to give up for Lent...

Sunday, March 17, 2024

In this sermon on the 4th Sunday of Lent Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the pattern behind the culture of the world and how grace blows up that pattern.

Sunday, March 10, 2024

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Laetare (The Fourth Sunday in Lent) Rev. Kent R. Schaaf

Sunday, March 3, 2024

On this second Sunday of Lent Rev. Eric Phillips looks at why Christ's death and the call to take up our own crosses would have been so hard to grasp for the first audience and is so hard to hold on to today.

In this first Sermon in Lent Rev. Eric Phillips looks at Jesus' temptation in the wilderness and what it reveals about the temptation and attacks we all regularly face.

Scriptures: Genesis 1: 1–5, 2: 4–8, 18–23 Psalm 121 Mark 1: 9–15 Cover Art is Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden by Ori Sherman

Invocabit (The First Sunday in Lent) Rev. Kent Schaaf

For the fourth Sunday of Lent Rev. Brent Russett studies John 17:20-23.

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Lectionary Readings: Genesis 1: 26 - 2: 3 Psalm 95 Romans 5: 1-11 John 4: 5-42 Cover art is Jesus and the Samaritan Woman by Jyoti Art Ashram

On the second Sunday in Lent Rev. Eric Phillips looks at one of the most famous passages in scripture, John 3, in its context to better understand this often quoted passage.

Sunday, March 5, 2023

For the first Sunday of Lent Rev. Brent Russett studies John 17:1-5. During the season of Lent Rev. Russett will preach through the seventeenth chapter of John.

Sermon Text: Isaiah 58:1-12 For more information on Buncombe Street UMC in Greenville, SC, visit our website at www.buncombestreetumc.org

Today's Reading: John 8:46-59Daily Lectionary: Exodus 1:1-22; Mark 14:12-31 [Jesus said,] "Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death." (John 8:51) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Do you ever think that terrible things can't happen to you? Car accidents may happen to other people, but not to you. Horrible illnesses may happen to other people, but not to you. Bullies may take advantage of other people, but not of you. The devil and your own sinful mind tempt you to believe that you're invincible and that nothing can hurt you. But the truth is different from that. The truth is that bad things will happen to you since you live in this sinful world. One of those bad things, according to your human perspective, is death. But Jesus makes a bold statement: If you keep His Word, you will not see death. If you keep Jesus' Word, you are invincible. This isn't just the hopefulness of a young person, but the promise of the fully incarnate God in the flesh. When Jesus says that you will never see death, He means it. That can be hard to wrap your head around today. We are drawing closer and closer to Good Friday. Some churches have a special focus on the Cross and the Passion of Jesus for the next two weeks. And that's right, since we preach Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 1:23). Jesus died and has given you His Word so that you will never see death. But that conflicts with common sense, doesn't it? It seems that everyone dies. But Jesus promises that those who keep His Word won't see death. So do you believe in your common sense, or do you believe Jesus? Whatever your common sense says, Jesus declares that you are invincible in Him, because "in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us" (Romans 8:37). You live in Jesus Christ, because He has made it so. He is your Lord, the One who rules over all things and calls you His very own. He has promised that you will never see eternal death because of His goodness and mercy for you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Almighty God, by Your great goodness mercifully look upon Your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for the Fifth Sunday in Lent)-Rev. Peter Ill is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Duane BamschLearn more about your favorite hymns and find the deeper meaning behind the text with Eternal Anthems: The Story Behind Your Favorite Hymns. The book includes devotional commentary and historical facts from forty different contributing authors on fifty different hymns. Now available from Concordia Publishing House.

Today's Reading: John 6:1-15Daily Lectionary: Genesis 41:28-57; Mark 11:20-33 Then Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. (John 6:10) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Ever heard a song, watched a movie, or read a book, and afterwards thought, "That sounds familiar; where have I heard that before?" Sometimes we call that feeling deja vu, the feeling that you've been there or heard something before.There's something of a deja vu moment happening in today's reading from John 6. Consider some of the details of the feeding of the 5000 here in John's Gospel. There's a crowd following Jesus. They're in the wilderness near a mountain. It's close to the time of the Passover. The crowds are hungry. Jesus has the crowds sit down on the green pastures. He gives thanks. Jesus miraculously feeds over 5000; there are even leftovers. And to top it all off, Jesus is called the Prophet who is coming into the world. That all sounds rather familiar doesn't it? Like we've heard that story before. Indeed we have, in Exodus and Psalm 23. John's account of the feeding of the 5000 comes out of God's cookbook in the Old Testament Exodus. John reveals that Jesus is Moses 2.0, not a new lawgiver, but the Prophet who was foretold. The Prophet who would be like Moses and come after him and turn the hearts of the people to God. Coincidence? Of course not. The good things that God called Moses to do, and accomplished through Moses, point forward to the Prophet of God come in human flesh: Jesus. But of course we know that Jesus is a prophet--He speaks and teaches and foretells God's Word. But unlike any other prophet, Jesus is the one Prophet who not only speaks for God, but IS God. He not only declares God's Word, He is the Word made flesh.Jesus' words give life. Jesus' Body and Blood are our true Bread from heaven come down to save, forgive, and heal. Jesus is truly the Prophet who has come into the world to save you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new every morning; and though we deserve only punishment, You receive us as Your children and provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant that we may heartily acknowledge Your merciful goodness, give thanks for all Your benefits, and serve You in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Lent)-Rev. Samuel Schuldheisz is pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton, WA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Duane BamschLearn more about your favorite hymns and find the deeper meaning behind the text with Eternal Anthems: The Story Behind Your Favorite Hymns. The book includes devotional commentary and historical facts from forty different contributing authors on fifty different hymns. Now available from Concordia Publishing House.

Today's Reading: Luke 11:14-28Daily Lectionary: Genesis 27:30-45; 28:10-22; Mark 9:1-13 "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace. But when one stronger than he comes upon him and overcomes him, he takes from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils." (Luke 11:21-22) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. "He is possessed by Beelzebub and by the prince of demons he casts out demons" (Mark 3:22). It's the ultimate Old Testament insult: If you don't like what someone says, call ‘em the devil. In the Old Testament Beelzebub was a Caananite god, the lord of the flies, the god of dung. A crass euphemism for the ruler of death. Eventually it became another name for Satan. The Scribes are accusing Jesus of being in league with the devil, like in an old country song. Problem is, that's most illogical. Divided kingdoms don't stand. Divided houses fall. If Satan is actually opposed to himself, then his days are over.Jesus didn't join the devil's ranks. He came to defeat the devil. And it's a good thing He did. Like Adam and Eve, we're guilty of treason. "Fast bound in Satan's chains we lay" ("Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice" LSB 556, st.2). That's why Jesus, the rightful King, lands in enemy occupied territory. Jesus comes for you. To your rescue. To save you. It's a great invasion, and Bethlehem is the beachhead. The wilderness temptation is a key battleground and skirmishes break out all over. Demons are cast out in Capernaum, Galilee, and Gerasene. Jesus is on the move, headed toward Jerusalem and the Cross, the last battle.Jesus dies the same way He is born: in humility and utter helplessness. "He must be crazy. So weak. How foolish," the world cries out. But the foolishness of God is wiser than the wisest men. And the weakness of God is stronger than both men and the devil. So, this is Jesus' battle plan: "Bind the strong man" and plunder his goods. Jesus does what we are unable and unwilling to do. Jesus the Burglar comes in human flesh, ties up the devil, storms the dragon's lair and reclaims you, His rightful treasure. We're the plunder the Divine Thief carries off after He's tied up the strong man. We who were once dogs, rebels, and sinners are now Jesus' greatest treasure in the Cross. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy, be gracious to all who have gone astray from Your ways and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent)-Rev. Samuel Schuldheisz is pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton, WA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Duane BamschLearn more about your favorite hymns and find the deeper meaning behind the text with Eternal Anthems: The Story Behind Your Favorite Hymns. The book includes devotional commentary and historical facts from forty different contributing authors on fifty different hymns. Now available from Concordia Publishing House.

20th March 2022 - 3rd Sunday in Lent - Rev. Carl Smith - Luke 13:1-9

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Today's Reading: Matthew 4:1-11Daily Lectionary: Genesis 4:1-26; Mark 2:18-28 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4:1) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Jesus is tempted three times. Tempted to turn stones into bread instead of relying upon the sustenance of God the Father's Word. Tempted to throw Himself down to His death instead of dying on the Cross. Tempted to bow down in idolatry instead of fearing, loving, and trusting in the Father above all things. Each and every one of Satan's lies and empty promises are met by Jesus' rebuke: "It is written." It is the Word of God made flesh and the Word He speaks that silences and chases away the devil.  Jesus is tempted three times. Sound familiar? Adam and Eve were tempted three times as well. Only they failed. They fell. They sinned. They swallowed the devil's lies. So do we. God's Word reveals that, like Adam and Eve, we're tempted, and fall into sin. Not just three times, but daily. We're tempted by our passions while at our computers. We're tempted with doubt and despair of God's promises when we have terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days. We're tempted by our pride to live as if God did not matter and as if I mattered most. And like Adam and Eve, we fail, we fall, we sin. This is why Jesus goes into the wilderness to be tempted, not for His own sake, but for yours. Jesus was tempted three times for all the times we are tempted. Jesus withstood temptation for all the times we fall into sin. Jesus overcame the devil's lies for all the times we have failed. Jesus was faithful for all of our unfaithfulness. Where Adam and Eve, and each of us, have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, Jesus withstood temptation each and every time for you.  The battle Satan wages with Jesus in the wilderness is won in crucified victory on the Cross. And in Jesus crucified, all of our temptations, failures, and sins, are washed away in the blood of Jesus. For it is written, "It is finished." In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. O Lord God, You led Your ancient people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide the people of Your Church that following our Savior we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for the First Sunday in Lent)-Rev. Samuel Schuldheisz is pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton, WA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Duane BamschLearn more about your favorite hymns and find the deeper meaning behind the text with Eternal Anthems: The Story Behind Your Favorite Hymns. The book includes devotional commentary and historical facts from forty different contributing authors on fifty different hymns. Now available from Concordia Publishing House.

6th February 2022 - 4th Sunday before Lent - Rev. Carl Smith - Luke 5:1-11

St. Martin's Episcopal Church Sunday, March 21, 2021 The Fifth Sunday in Lent Rev. Marion Sprott-Goldson, preaching

St. Martin's Episcopal Church Sunday, March 14, 2021 The Fourth Sunday in Lent Rev. Joshua D. Bowron, preaching

St. Martin's Episcopal Church Sunday, March 7, 2021 The Third Sunday in Lent Rev. Marion Sprott-Goldson, preaching

Meditation | Third Sunday in Lent | Rev. Leslie Mowatt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

St. Martin's Episcopal Church Sunday, February 28, 2021 The Second Sunday in Lent Rev. Joshua D. Bowron, preaching

2 Lent Rev. Margaret McCauley by St. John's Episcopal Cathedral Los Angeles

Meditation | Second Sunday in Lent | Rev. Michael Brown --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the second Sunday of Lent Rev. Jack reflects on the vulnerability that is required to follow Christ.