| We pray God’s blessings on your time in His Word and in prayer today and in the days ahead! Free scripture cards available to print and share or keep for your own encouragement: Free scripture cards 10-25-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Revelation 14:6–7; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19–28; John 8:31–36 Prayer of the Day: Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever Songs: Amighty Fortress Is Our God I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light At The Cross (Love Ran Red) I Walk By Faith 10-18-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Isaiah 45:1–7; Psalm 96:1–9; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10; Matthew 22:15–22 Prayer of the Day: O God, the protector of all who trust in You, have mercy on us that with You as our ruler and guide we may so pass through things temporal that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: Crown Him With Many Crowns Take My Life and Let It Be Let Us Break Bread Together Forever 10-11-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Isaiah 25:6–9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:4–13; Matthew 22:1–14 Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, You invite us to trust in You for our salvation. Deal with us not in the severity of Your judgment but by the greatness of Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Heart Of Worship Lord, I Lift Your Name on High 10-04-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Isaiah 5:1–7; Psalm 80:7–19; Philippians 3:4b–14; Matthew 21:33–46 Prayer of the Day: Gracious God, You gave Your Son into the hands of sinful men who killed Him. Forgive us when we reject Your unfailing love, and grant us the fullness of Your salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: The Church’s One Foundation The Wonderful Cross Power of Your Love Glorious Day 09-27-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Numbers 27:15-23; Psalm 119:9-16; 1 Corinthians 3:5-9; Prayer of the Day: (Martin Luther’s Prayer to Receive the Word): “Eternal God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, grant us Your Holy Spirit who writes the preached word into our hearts so that we may receive and believe it, and be gladdened and comforted by it in eternity. Glorify Your Word in our hearts. Make it so bright and warm that we may find pleasure in it, and through Your inspiration think what is right. By Your power fulfill the Word, for the sake of Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord.” Songs: Thy Strong Word Thy Word Shine, Jesus, Shine 09-20-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Isaiah 55:6–9; Psalm 27:1–9; Philippians 1:12–14, 19–30; Matthew 20:1–16 Prayer of the Day: Lord God, heavenly Father, since we cannot stand before You relying on anything we have done, help us trust in Your abiding grace and live according to Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: Seek Where You May Hark, The Voice Of Jesus Calling Come To The Table Blessed Be Your Name 09-13-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Genesis 50:15–21; Psalm 103:1–12; Romans 14:1–12; Matthew 18:21–35 Songs: Jesus Loves Me How Majestic Is Your Name Your Grace Is Enough 09-06-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Ezekiel 33:7–9; Psalm 32:1–7; Romans 13:1–10; Matthew 18:1–20 Prayer of the Day: O God, from whom all good proceeds, grant to us, Your humble servants, Your holy inspiration, that we may set our minds on the things that are right and, by Your merciful guiding, accomplish them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: Chief of Sinners Though I Be Freely, Freely Give Me Jesus I Am Free 08-30-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Jeremiah 15:15–21; Psalm 26; Romans 12:9–21; Matthew 16:21–28 Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, Your Son willingly endured the agony and shame of the cross for our redemption. Grant us courage to take up our cross daily and follow Him wherever He leads; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: Lead Me, Guide Me The Wonderful Cross Lead Me To The Cross 08-23-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Isaiah 51:1–6; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33—12:8; Matthew 16:13–20 Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, whom to know is everlasting life, grant us to know Your Son, Jesus, to be the way, the truth, and the life that we may boldly confess Him to be the Christ and steadfastly walk in the way that leads to life eternal; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 08-16-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Isaiah 56:1, 6–8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1–2a, 13–15, 28–32; Matthew 15:21–28 Prayer of the Day: Almighty and everlasting Father, You give Your children many blessings even though we are undeserving. In every trial and temptation grant us steadfast confidence in Your loving-kindness and mercy; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: We Walk By Faith and Not By Sight What a Friend We Have In Jesus What A Beautiful Name Hear Our Praises 08-09-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Job 38:4–18; Psalm 18:1–6; Romans 10:5–17; Matthew 14:22–33 Prayer of the Day: Almighty and most merciful God, preserve us from all harm and danger that we, being ready in both body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish what You want done; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness My Life Is In You, Lord How Great Is Our God 08-02-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Isaiah 55:1–5; Psalm 136:1–9; Romans 9:1–13; Matthew 14:13–21 Prayer of the Day: Heavenly Father, though we do not deserve Your goodness, still You provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may acknowledge Your gifts, 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. Songs: You Satisfy The Hungry Heart Seek Ye First At The Lamb’s High Feast We Sing At The Cross (Love Ran Red) 07-26-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Deuteronomy 7:6–9; Psalm 125; Romans 8:28–39; Matthew 13:44–52 Prayer of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love, that, receiving what You have promised, we may love what You have commanded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: When Peace, Like a River One Thing’s Needful 10,000 Reasons 07-19-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Isaiah 44:6–8, Psalm 119:57–64, Romans 8:18–27, Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 Prayer of the Day: O God, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that, ever mindful of Your final judgment, we may be stirred up to holiness of living here and dwell with You in perfect joy hereafter; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less At The Cross I Walk By Faith 07-12-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) 07-05-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) 06-28-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Pastor Stevens was on vacation. Pastor John Stieve led the service. Readings: Jeremiah 28:5–9; Psalm 119:153–160; Romans 7:1–13; Matthew 10:34–42 Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, by the working of Your Holy Spirit, grant that we may gladly hear Your Word proclaimed among us and follow its directing; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Songs: We Have Come Into His House The Times Are Hard Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) 06-21-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Jeremiah 20:7–13; Psalm 91:1–10; Romans 6:12–23; Matthew 10:5a, 21–33 Prayer of the Day: O God, because Your abiding presence always goes with us, keep us aware of Your daily mercies that we may live secure and content in Your eternal love; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Songs Just As I Am, Without One Plea Blessed Assurance Feed Us Now Your Grace Is Enough 06-14-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Exodus 19:2–8; Psalm 100; Romans 5:6–15; Matthew 9:35—10:20 Prayer of the Day: Almighty, eternal God, in the Word of Your apostles and prophets You have proclaimed to us Your saving will. Grant us faith to believe Your promises that we may receive eternal salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen Songs: God Loves Me Dearly Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer Our God 06-07-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Genesis 1:1—2:4a; Psalm 8; Acts 2:14a, 22–36; Matthew 28:16–20 Prayer of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, You have given us grace to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity by the confession of a true faith and to worship the Unity in the power of the Divine Majesty. Keep us steadfast in this faith and defend us from all adversities; for You, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, live and reign, one God, now and forever. Amen Songs: Holy, Holy, Holy Come, Thou Almighty King Revelation Song Eye of the Storm 05-31-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Pastor Stevens' sermon for May 31 (part 1) Pastor Stevens' sermon for May 31 (part 2) Readings: Numbers 11:24–30; Psalm 25:1–15; Acts 2:1–21;John 7:37–39 Songs: Holy Spirit, Light Divine Father Welcomes 10,000 Reasons 05-24-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Readings: Acts 1:1–11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15–23; Luke 24:44–53 Songs: Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble Crown Him With Many Crowns In Christ Alone 05-17-2020 Sunday Service (outdoor service) Prayer of the Day: O God, the giver of all that is good, by Your holy inspiration grant that we may think those things that are right and by Your merciful guiding accomplish them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Readings: Acts 17:16–31; Psalm 66:8–20; 1 Peter 3:13–22; John 14:15–21 Songs: Seek Where You May To Find A Way Alleluia! Sing To Jesus Sent Forth By God’s Blessings 05-10-2020 Sunday Service (in person at 8:00 and 9:30 and at 11:00 am, groups of 10, contact admin@crosspointlutheranchurch.org) 05-03-2020 Sunday Service 04-26-2020 Sunday Service Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36–41; Psalm 116:1–14; 1 Peter 1:17–25; Luke 24:13–35 Prayer of the Day: O God, through the humiliation of Your Son You raised up the fallen world. Grant to Your faithful people, rescued from the peril of everlasting death, perpetual gladness and eternal joys; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Songs: 04-19-2020 Sunday Service Readings: Acts 5:29–42; Psalm 148; 1 Peter 1:3–9; John 20:19–31 Songs: 04-12-2020 Easter Sunday Easter Sermon: Pastor Bob's Sermon Readings: Acts 10:34–43; Psalm 16; Colossians 3:1–4; Matthew 28:1–10 Prayer of the Day: Almighty God the Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have overcome death and opened the gate of everlasting life to us. Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of our Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by Your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Songs: 04-10-2020 Good Friday Good Friday Sermon: Pastor Bob's Sermon Readings: Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 4:14–16; 5:7–9; John 18:1—19:42 04-09-2020 Maundy Thursday Prayer of the day: O Lord, in this wondrous Sacrament You have left us a remembrance of Your passion. Grant that we may so receive the sacred mystery of Your body and blood that the fruits of Your redemption may continually be manifest in us; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Readings: Exodus 12:1–14; Psalm 116:12–19; 1 Corinthians 11:23–32 04-05-2020 - Palm Sunday Sermon: Pastor Bob's sermon (written) Sermon: Pastor Bob's sermon (youtube) 03-29-2020 - The Fifth Sunday in Lent Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Sermon text), Psalm 130, Romans 8:1-11, John 11:1-53 Sermon: Pastor Bob's sermon Songs: Devotions and activities from Children’s Worship Bulletins: Devotions 03-22-2020 - The Fourth Sunday in Lent Readings: Isaiah 42:14-21, Psalm 142, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 (Sermon text) Sermon: Pastor Bob’s sermon Songs: |