Praising God in Cottonwood

Sermon for Trinity 21, October 18, 2026 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen. 1 Peter 2:11-17  11Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and temporary residents in the world, to abstain from the desires of the sinful flesh, which war against your soul.  12Live an honorable life among the Gentiles so that even though they slander you as evildoers, when they observe your noble deeds, they may glorify God on the…

Funeral sermon for Eunice Boerner, October 16, 2026 O Lord, we are gathered in sorrow, yet not as those who have no hope.  We thank You for all the blessings bestowed on our sister in faith now fallen asleep and for all the blessings given through her.  But most of all, we thank You for making her Your dear child by faith in Jesus Christ.  Give us to have that same trust in Jesus always.  We ask this all in…

Sermon for Trinity 20, October 11, 2026 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.  Amen. Philippians 2:19-30  19I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered when I receive news about you.  20To be sure, I have no one else like him, who will be genuinely concerned about your welfare.  21For, the others all…

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…