This week's message
Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 15:15–21
Epistle Romans 12:9–21
Holy Gospel Matthew 16:21–28
Collect 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.
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 56:1, 6–8
Epistle Romans 11:1–2a, 13–15, 28–32
Holy Gospel Matthew 15:21–28
Collect 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.
Old Testament Reading: Job 38:4–18
Epistle: Romans 10:5–17
Holy Gospel: Matthew 14:22–33
Collect 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.
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6–9
Epistle: Romans 8:28–39
Holy Gospel: Matthew 13:44–52
Collect 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.
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 44:6–8
Epistle: Romans 8:18–27
Holy Gospel: Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43
Collect 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.
Today's Sermon
