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Author: David M. Frye

  • Mercy and Judgment

    “Merciless is the judgment on the man who has not shown mercy: but mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13, LH)

  • Upsetting Mercy

    Introduction This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, 2009, the weekend of the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. + + + Readings Isaiah 35:4-7a Psalm 146 (2) James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17 Mark 7:24-37 + + + Prayer “Let the words of my mouth and…

  • Know and Rise

    “Then you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and have you rise from them, O my people!” (Ezekiel 37:13, LH)

  • The Gifts of God…for the People of God

    Introduction First Communion preparation at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., like in many parishes, typically comes when children are entering fifth grade. They and their parent together gather for their class. The Gifts of God…for the People of God God blesses his people with gifts God calls us to gather together for worship. He…

  • With the Lowly

    “Put away ambitious thoughts and associate with those who are lowly.” (Romans 12:16b, LH)

  • A Contrite Heart

    “A humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn.” (Psalm 51:17b, LH)

  • The Hand of God

    “May your hand be upon the man you have chosen, the man you have given your strength.” (Psalm 80:17, LH)

  • Cry Aloud

    “I cry aloud to God, cry aloud to God that he may hear me.” (Psalm 77:1, LH)

  • Light and Truth

    “O send forth your light and your truth; let these be my guide.” (Psalm 63:3a, LH)

  • Words of Joy

    “When I found your words, I devoured them; they became my joy and the happiness of my heart, because I bore your name, O Lord, God of hosts.” (Jeremiah 15:16, LH)