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Grace Abounds…More Than Fairness (Septuagesima 2009)

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Septuagesima (February 8, 2009) Matt. 20:1-16 For an audio MP3 of this sermon, CLICK HERE TITLE: “Grace Abounds…More Than Fairness” A Sermon on Faith and Good Works Grace to you and … Continue reading

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Sermon for Septuagesima

Sermon on St. Matthew 20:1-16 The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Septuagesima + Jesu Juva + He was going to a high-profile trial for “cooking the books.” He had been the CEO and owner of his company since … Continue reading

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Farewell to Alleluia

In most Lutheran parishes today, we bid “farewell” to Alleluia on Transfiguration Sunday, the last Lord’s Day before Septuagesima. The proper that most often accompanies the ceremony of burying or removing the “Alleluia” is “Alleluia, Song of Gladness”, an 11th … Continue reading

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Gesima Introits

Here they are: Introits for Septuagesima, Sexagesima, and Quinquagesima. The Gesimas are an important part of the Church Year, most especially in the Lutheran tradition which celebrates our Lord’s Transfiguration on the last Sunday of Epiphany. The Gesimas provide a … Continue reading

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Sermon for Septuagesima – Matthew 20.1-16

“You made them equal to us!” spat the worker in the Lord’s vineyard. Equality–or superiority–is something we grasp for. The human heart is twisted by envy. Seeing others having it good fills our hearts with discontent, dissatisfaction. We love our … Continue reading

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