Sermons from Pisgah Lutheran Church in Lexington, SC
Episodes
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
The Word Became Flesh
Second Sunday of Christmas, 01/03/2021
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Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com
First Reading: Jeremiah 31 : 7 - 14
Second: Ephesians 1 : 3 - 14
Gospel: John 1 : 1 - 18 (https://tinyurl.com/ycykvmnn)
Full Gospel Reading of John 1 : 1 - 18
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. 15 (John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’”) 16 From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17 The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known.
Different ways to give:
1. Mail your offering or drop off at the church.
2. Call church office (803-359-2223) and we will pick it up.
3. Online at www.PisgahGives.com
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Pastor Stephen Mims
Pisgah Lutheran Church
1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
www.pisgahlutheran.org
@pisgahlutheran
https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran
803-359-2223
We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Do Not Be Afraid, Always Have Hope
First Sunday After Christmas, 12/27/20
Online Links: https://linktr.ee/PisgahLutheran
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First Reading: Genesis 3 : 8 - 15, 17 - 19
Second Reading: Genesis 22 : 15 - 18
Third Reading: Isaiah 9 : 2, 6 - 7
Fourth Reading: Isaiah 11 : 1 - 4a, 6 - 9
Fifth Reading: Luke 1 : 26 - 35, 38
Sixth Reading: Luke 2 : 1 - 7
Seventh Reading: Luke 2 : 8 - 20
Eighth Reading: John 1 : 1 - 14
Different ways to give:
1. Mail your offering or drop off at the church.
2. Call church office (803-359-2223) and we will pick it up.
3. Online at www.PisgahGives.com
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Pastor Stephen Mims
Pisgah Lutheran Church
1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
www.pisgahlutheran.org
@pisgahlutheran
https://linktr.ee/PisgahLutheran
803-359-2223
We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
Fourth Sunday of Advent, 12/20/20
Online Links: https://linktr.ee/PisgahLutheran
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First Reading: 2 Samuel 7 : 1 - 11, 16
Second: Romans 16 : 25 - 27
Gospel: Luke 1 : 26 - 38 (https://tinyurl.com/y94oe7zc)
Full reading of Luke 1 : 26 - 38
THE BIRTH OF JESUS FORETOLD
26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
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Pastor Stephen Mims
Pisgah Lutheran Church
1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
www.pisgahlutheran.org
@pisgahlutheran
https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran
803-359-2223
We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
The Proclamation of John the Baptist
Second Sunday of Advent, 12/06/20
Online Links: https://linktr.ee/Pisgah
Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com
First Reading: Isaiah 40 : 1 - 11
Second: 2 Peter 3 : 8 - 15a
Gospel: Mark 1 : 1 - 8 (https://tinyurl.com/y2uvhuuc)
Full Reading of Mark 1 : 1 - 8:
1 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah,
“See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way;
3 the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight,’”
4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
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Pastor Stephen Mims
Pisgah Lutheran Church
1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
www.pisgahlutheran.org
@pisgahlutheran
https://linktr.ee/pisgah
803-359-2223
We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Parable of the Fig Tree
First Sunday of Advent, 11/28/20
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First Reading: Isaiah 64 : 1 - 9
Second: 1 Corinthians 1 : 3 - 9
Gospel: Mark 13 : 24 - 37 (https://tinyurl.com/y66t2gwt)
Full Reading of Mark 13 : 24 - 37:
THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN
24 “But in those days, after that suffering,
the sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not give its light,
25 and the stars will be falling from heaven,
and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
26 Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. 27 Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
THE LESSON OF THE FIG TREE
28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he[a] is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
THE NECESSITY FOR WATCHFULNESS
32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Beware, keep alert;[b] for you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. 35 Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, 36 or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.”
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Pastor Stephen Mims
Pisgah Lutheran Church
1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
www.pisgahlutheran.org
@pisgahlutheran
https://linktr.ee/pisgah
803-359-2223
We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
The Judgment of the Nations
Christ the King Sunday, 11/22/20
Online Links: https://linktr.ee/Pisgah
Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com
First Reading: Ezekiel 34 : 11 - 16, 20 - 24
Second Reading: Ephesians 1 : 15 - 23
Gospel: Matthew 25 : 31 - 46 (https://tinyurl.com/y2d5lblf)
Different ways to give:
1. Mail your offering or drop off at the church.
2. Call church office (803-359-2223) and we will pick it up.
3. Online at www.PisgahGives.com
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Pastor Stephen Mims
Pisgah Lutheran Church
1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
www.pisgahlutheran.org
803-359-2223
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
The Parable of the Talents
24rd Sunday after Pentecost, 11/15/20
Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com
First Reading: Zephaniah 1 : 7, 12 - 18
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5 : 1 - 11
Gospel: Matthew 25 : 14 - 30 (https://tinyurl.com/y677bphf)
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Pastor Stephen Mims
Pisgah Lutheran Church
1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
www.pisgahlutheran.org
803-359-2223
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids
23rd Sunday after Pentecost, 11/08/20
Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com
First Reading: Amos 5 : 18 - 24
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 - 18
Gospel: Matthew 25 : 1 - 13 (https://tinyurl.com/y3rj567l)
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Pastor Stephen Mims
Pisgah Lutheran Church
1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
www.pisgahlutheran.org
803-359-2223
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
The Beatitudes (eight blessings recounted by Jesus)
All Saints Day, 11/01/20
Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com
First Reading: Revelation 7 : 9 - 17
Second Reading: 1 John 3 : 1 - 3
Gospel: Matthew 5 : 1 - 11 (https://tinyurl.com/yy54jlrr)
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Pastor Stephen Mims
Pisgah Lutheran Church
1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
www.pisgahlutheran.org
803-359-2223
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
True Disciples (Reformation Sunday, 10/25/20)
Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com
First Reading: Jeremiah 31 : 31 - 34
Second Reading: Romans 3 : 19 - 28
Gospel: John 8: 31 - 36 (https://tinyurl.com/yxdr4so8)
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Pastor Stephen Mims
Pisgah Lutheran Church
1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
www.pisgahlutheran.org
803-359-2223