Praising God in Cottonwood

Sermon for Trinity 19, October 4, 2026 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.  Amen. Colossians 3:12-21  12Therefore, as God’s elect, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.  13Bear with one another and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint against anyone else.  Forgive, just as Christ forgave you.  14And, in addition to all these things, put on love, which…

Sermon for St. Michael and all holy angels Sunday, September 27, 2026 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.  Amen. Hebrews 1:1-14  In the past, God spoke to our forefathers by the prophets at many times and in many ways.  2In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.  3The Son is the…

Sermon for Trinity 16, September 20, 2026 Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.  Amen. James 5:13-20  13Is anyone among you suffering?  He should pray.  Is anyone cheerful?  He should sing songs of praise.  14Is anyone among you sick?  He should call the elders of the church, and they should pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.  15And the prayer offered in faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise…

Sermon for Trinity 15, September 13, 2026 Our faithful Lord answers your prayers. Dear children of the Living God, St. John, in his greeting to the members of the seven churches in the province of Asia: (Revelation 1:4) wrote, “To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His own blood and made us a kingdom and priests to God His Father—to Him be the glory and the power forever.  Amen.” (Revelation 1:6)  Today, this serves…