What’s in the Sunday Update? First and foremost the sermon from Sunday, but also the most recent episode of Cross Defense, as well as the new pic of This Week’s Sign. I hope this new posting format will serve all of our subscribers well.

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Sermon for 12/17/23

This week is the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete), and the sermon was on the day, drawing from all the readings. The podcast version was produced for the benefit of those who are unable to attend the Divine Service.

Readings for the Day:

• Old Testament: Isaiah 40:1-11
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
• Gospel: Matthew 211:2-11

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Cross Defense for 12/2/23

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This Week’s Sign for 12/17/23 to 12/24/23

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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What’s in the Sunday Update? First and foremost the sermon from Sunday, but also the most recent episode of Cross Defense, as well as the new pic of This Week’s Sign. I hope this new posting format will serve all of our subscribers well.

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Sermon for 12/10/23

This week is the Second Sunday in Advent (Populus Zion), and the sermon was on Luke 21:25-36, drawing from all the readings. The podcast version was produced for the benefit of those who are unable to attend the Divine Service.

Readings for the Day:

• Old Testament: Malachi 4:1-6
• Epistle: Romans 15:4-13
• Gospel: Luke 21:25-36

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Cross Defense for 12/2/23

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This Week’s Sign for 12/10/23 to 12/17/23

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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What’s in the Sunday Update? First and foremost the sermon from Sunday, but also the most recent episode of Cross Defense, as well as the new pic of This Week’s Sign. I hope this new posting format will serve all of our subscribers well.

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Sermon for 12/3/23

This week is the First Sunday in Advent (Ad Te Levavi) and the sermon was on the Gospel reading, Matthew 21:1-9. The podcast version was produced for the benefit of those who are unable to attend the Divine Service.

Readings for the Day:

• Old Testament: Jeremiah 23:5-8
• Epistle: Romans 13:(8-10) 11-14
• Gospel: Matthew 21:1-9

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Cross Defense for 12/2/23

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This Week’s Sign for 12/3/23 to 12/9/23

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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What’s in the Sunday Update? First and foremost the sermon from Sunday, but also the most recent episode of Cross Defense, as well as the new pic of This Week’s Sign. I hope this new posting format will serve all of our subscribers well.

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Sermon for 11/19/23

This week is the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity and the sermon was on the Gospel reading, Matthew 9:18-26. The podcast and video versions were recorded for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Readings for the Day:

• Old Testament: Isaiah 51:9-16
• Epistle: Colossians 1:19-24
• Gospel: Matthew 9:18-26

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Cross Defense for 11/18/23

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This Week’s Sign for 11/19/23 to 11/28/23

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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To better keep our subscribers up to date on what’s new, I (Pastor Bramwell) thought it would be good to post a Sunday Update instead of separate posts to avoid “spamming” your inbox. What’s in the Sunday Update? First and foremost the sermon from Sunday, but also the most recent episode of Cross Defense, as well as the new pic of This Week’s Sign. I hope this new posting format will serve all of our subscribers better.

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Sermon for 11/12/23

This week is the Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity and the sermon was on the Gospel reading, Matthew 22:15-22. The podcast and video versions were recorded for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Readings for the Day:

• Old Testament: Proverbs 8:11-20
• Epistle: Philippians 3:17-21
• Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22

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Cross Defense for 11/11/23

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This Week’s Sign for 11/12/23 to 11/19/23

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon for All Saint’s Day (Obs), November 5, 2023. This version was recorded for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Readings for the Day:

First Reading: Revelation 7:9-17

Epistle: 1 John 3:1-3

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon for Reformation Day (Obs), October 29, 2023. This version was recorded for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Readings for the Day:

First Reading: Revelation 14:6-7

Epistle: Romans 3:19-28

Gospel: John 8:31-36

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Ephesians 5:15-21 and Matthew 22:1-14 for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity, October 22, 2023. This version was recorded for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Readings for the Day:

Old Testament: Isaiah 55:1-9

Epistle: Ephesians 5:15-21

Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 9:2 (and Ephesians 4:17-32) for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity, October 15, 2023. This version was recorded for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Readings for the Day:

Old Testament: Genesis 28:10-17

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity, October 8, 2023. This version was recorded for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Readings for the Day:

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 10:12-21

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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