Speaker Pastor Matthew Ude 
Unity in Christ is Built on Forgiveness
Tuesday August 7, 2018 Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: Ephesians 4:1-16
We forgive one another because we are one. We work together for the benefit of all according to the gifts Christ has given to each. Thus built into Christ we are strong against the deceit of Satan. But where there is disunity we are easily caught in Satan's deceits.
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Grasp the Riches of Jesus
Tuesday July 31, 2018 Text: Ephesians 3:14-22 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: Ephesians 3:14-22
The riches that Christ has showered upon us are well worth grasping and holding fast. This is not done by our strength but by the power that He gives to us through the Word and the Sacraments.
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Jesus Alone Offers Peace and Hope
Tuesday July 24, 2018 Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: Ephesians 2:11-22
We were separated from God and missing out on all these blessings Christ tore down the wall that separates us from Him and one another Christ built us up into one body one family in which we now have all the blessings of heaven
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Our Riches In Christ
Tuesday July 17, 2018 Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: Ephesians 1:3-14
Those who are truly wealthy never need to settle. Spiritually we are wealthy in Christ, yet we so often settle for the lesser things of this world.
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Jesus Gives us the Power to Preach and Heal
Monday July 9, 2018 Text: Mark 6:1-13 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: Mark 6:1-13
He calls us all to go because there is so much work to be done. He provides all that we need to do this work. He gives us the power to preach but also to heal. Our reward is the same gift we give to others, the forgiveness of our sins in Him.
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No Matter What It May Seem Jesus is here to Heal
Tuesday July 3, 2018 Text: Mark 5:21-43 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 5:21-43
It may seem as if Jesus is not listening but He comes immediately. It may seem as if we are not worthy but Jesus heals anyway. It may seem as if Jesus isn’t going to answer but Jesus knows the right time. It may seem as if Jesus is too late but nothing can stop Him.
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The Strong Hand of Christ
Monday June 25, 2018 Text: Isaiah 40:9-11 Speaker: Pastor David Ude / Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Isaiah 40:9-11
Our Lord is strong and gentle, humble and exalted, died and lives, He is in all things the Good Shepherd.
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The Power Hidden in the Seed
Monday June 18, 2018 Text: Mark 4:26-34 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 4:26-34
The power of God is hidden in earthly things that seem to be nothing, the word and the sacraments. These things appear small and pointless, yet the power of God is active through them. These small things will bring people to faith. They will grow people in their faith.
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Christ’s Family Are Those Whom He Separates from Sin and Satan
Tuesday June 12, 2018 Text: Mark 3:20-35 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 3:20-35
Christ separates us from Satan to unite us with himself. Those who are united to Christ leave behind sin. Those who do His will are His family.
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His Strength will Lift Us Up to Heaven
Sunday June 3, 2018 Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Isaiah 40:28-31
Isaiah is being more than a little sarcastic here. He is talking to the people of Israel and in the verses prior to this they are complaining about God and about what He hasn’t done for them. So Isaiah says, “didn’t you know that the almighty everlasting God doesn’t grow tired?” It’s sarcastic, but
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