Sunday, February 27, 2022

Pilgrim Worship Sunday February 27, 2022

 

The Transfiguration”, Duccio di Buoninsegna,  1311

 Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The Transfiguration of Our Lord

February 27, 2022


We're glad & thankful you've come here to watch our service and worship the one true God!

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY

   Old Testament:  Deuteronomy 34:1–12
                Psalm:  Psalm 99
               Epistle:  Hebrews 3:1–6
              Gospel:  Luke 9:28–36

OUR THEME FOR WORSHIP SUNDAY
When was the last time you had a “mountaintop” view or experience?  Perhaps you’ve climbed an actual mountain and looked out at a stunning view.  I remember being atop the Sears Tower [now the Willis Tower] in Chicago, peering down 110 stories to the streets below or miles away to the Indiana shoreline.  The birth of children or saying and hearing “I do!” are other common “mountaintop” moments; perhaps you’ve been so blessed in similar ways.

The gospel text for today describes one of many “mountaintop” experiences in the Bible, where God Himself reveals Himself to His people.  For what purpose does God give us these glimpses of Himself and His glory?  In today’s text, there must be something more than rolling our eyes at another one of Peter’s bold but misguided comments!  
Come, see, and hear another glimpse of God’s glory, and how it is good for you!


To watch the video of today's service, please click HERE.  

For today's Children's message and videos from previous Sundays, please click on this link.

Peace to you on this, the Lord's Day!

Pastor Mark

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, LCMS    Burton, Michigan

office:  810.744.1188

mobile:  248.881.7627

Pilgrim Website

Pilgrim Facebook page

Pilgrim Worship blog page

Soli Deo Gloria

"Teach me O LORD, ...give me understanding, that I may keep Your law...”  Psalm 119:33-34

Sunday, February 20, 2022

Pilgrim Worship Sunday February 20, 2022

 


 Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

February 20, 2022


We're glad & thankful you've come here to watch our service and worship the one true God!

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS SERVICE
   Old Testament:  Genesis 45:3–15
                Psalm:  Psalm 103:1–13
               Epistle:  1 Corinthians 15:21–26, 30–42
               Gospel:  Luke 6:27–38

OUR THEME FOR WORSHIP 
The gospel text for today continues themes from last week and is challenging and often mis-understood.  Jesus calls you, me, and all believers to radical living, standing against the influences we face from the devil, the world, and our own sinful natures.  We’ll need to read this text with spiritual eyes and listen with spiritual ears.
But this text is far more than just a call to action.  Jesus also shows us how real, tangible, and delightful our lives can be, living in the kingdom of God, and it all hinges on one word:  mercy.  Jesus shows us how acts of mercy, totally radical and unexpected in our current “cancel” culture, will shine the light of His love on people around us.
Jesus invites and calls us to baptized, radical, merciful living; let’s be about it!


To watch the video of today's service, please click HERE.  

For today's Children's message and videos from previous Sundays, please click on this link.

Peace to you on this, the Lord's Day!

Pastor Mark

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, LCMS    Burton, Michigan

office:  810.744.1188

mobile:  248.881.7627

Pilgrim Website

Pilgrim Facebook page

Pilgrim Worship blog page

Soli Deo Gloria

"Teach me O LORD, ...give me understanding, that I may keep Your law...”  Psalm 119:33-34

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Pilgrim Worship Sunday February 13, 2022

 

 Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 13, 2022


We're glad & thankful you've come here to watch our service and worship the one true God!   

SCRIPTURE READINGS
  Old Testament:   Jeremiah 17:5–8
               Psalm:   Psalm 1
              Epistle:   1 Corinthians 15:1–20
              Gospel:   Luke 6:17–26

OUR THEME FOR WORSHIP
We are all very familiar with how clearly our worldly culture displays its definition of “the good life’.  Of course, this will be on full display during the Super Bowl commercials on TV tonight, should you choose to watch.  If you do watch, unfortunately you’ll also see many examples of God’s definitions of right & wrong corrupted by sin.  You’ll also see all kinds of pagan idols and really bad humanist theology.  But hey, enough of that for now.
The devil, the world and our sinful nature seduce us into these “good life” traps, and all of us chase after them.  But throughout God’s word, including today’s gospel text, God tells us this is wrong, and is literally a matter of life and death!  Chasing “the good life” brings death, but God gives you life in His kingdom!

To watch the video of today's service, please click HERE.  

For today's Children's message and videos from previous Sundays, please click on this link.

Peace to you on this, the Lord's Day!

Pastor Mark

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, LCMS    Burton, Michigan

office:  810.744.1188

mobile:  248.881.7627

Pilgrim Website

Pilgrim Facebook page

Pilgrim Worship blog page

Soli Deo Gloria

"Teach me O LORD, ...give me understanding, that I may keep Your law...”  Psalm 119:33-34

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Pilgrim Worship Sunday February 6, 2022


 Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 6, 2022


We're glad and thankful you've come here to watch our service and worship the one true God!   

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR TODAY
  Old Testament:   Isaiah 6:1–8
               Psalm:   Psalm 138
              Epistle:   1 Corinthians 14:12b–20
              Gospel:   Luke 5:1–11

OUR THEME FOR WORSHIP TODAY
I really enjoy fishing, and our gospel for today is a favorite of mine for many reasons.  It is an amazing “fish story” that is TRUE!  Most of mine stories become a little suspect; the fish get bigger and more plentiful, but none of my stories are this amazing.
In this text, Jesus meets Peter and his fishing buddies where they are, at the end of a long night’s work.  Jesus borrows Peter’s boat for a pulpit, then gives him real “hotspot” advice, and fills Peter’s nets with an astonishing number of fish.  After all that, Jesus called Peter to follow him, which Peter immediately & obediently did, leaving behind his expensive boat, equipment and the valuable pile of fresh fish.
Jesus also has some fishing advice for you and me today, your nets will be full too!

To watch the video of today's service, please click HERE.  

For today's Children's message and videos from previous Sundays, please click on this link.

Peace to you on this, the Lord's Day!

Pastor Mark

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, LCMS    Burton, Michigan

office:  810.744.1188

mobile:  248.881.7627

Pilgrim Website

Pilgrim Facebook page

Pilgrim Worship blog page

Soli Deo Gloria

"Teach me O LORD, ...give me understanding, that I may keep Your law...”  Psalm 119:33-34