Calvary Lutheran Church Perham MN Living in Grace: Lutheran Church Sermons of Hope and Love

Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church 619 3RD AVE SW, PERHAM, MN 56573 Thank God. Share Jesus. Help Others Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, you are always more ready to hear than we are to pray, and you gladly give more than we either desire or deserve. Pour upon us your abundant mercy. Forgive us those things that weigh on our conscience, and give us those good things that come only t...

Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church 619 3RD AVE SW, PERHAM, MN 56573 Thank God. Share Jesus. Help Others Prayer of the Day Eternal God, you draw near to us in Christ, and you make yourself our guest. Amid the cares of our lives, make us attentive to your presence, that we may treasure your word above all else, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.   Support Our Livestream Ministry—and Em...

Prayer of the Day O Lord God, your mercy delights us, and the world longs for your loving care. Hear the cries of everyone in need and turn our hearts to love our neighbors with the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 0:00 Prelude Russ Bunker   10:30 Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA. Perham, Minnesota. Thank God. Share Jesus. Help Others.      Support Our Livestream M...

Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church 619 3RD AVE SW, PERHAM, MN 56573 Thank God. Share Jesus. Help Others Prayer of the Day O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus, you are the city that shelters us, the mother who comforts us. With your Spirit accompany us on our life’s journey, that we may spread your peace in all the world, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Support Our Livest...

Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church 619 3RD AVE SW, PERHAM, MN 56573 Thank God. Share Jesus. Help Others Prayer of the Day Gracious God, you call us to obey you, and you favor us with true freedom. Keep us faithful to the ways of your Son, that, leaving behind all that hinders us, we may steadfastly follow your paths, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Facebook: / calvaryperham YouTub...

Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church Perham Minnesota Prayer of the Day O Lord God, we bring before you the cries of a sorrowing world. In your mercy set us free from the chains that bind us, and defend us from everything that is evil, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Scripture Reading: Luke 8.26-39 Sermon: Pastor Erin Bovendam Support Our Livestream Ministry—and Empower Our Youth! E...

Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church Perham Minnesota Prayer of the Day Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, and we praise your power. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Support Our Livestream Ministry—and Emp...

Prayer of the Day God our creator, the resurrection of your Son offers life to all the peoples of earth. By your Holy Spirit, kindle in us the fire of your love, empowering our lives for service and our tongues for praise, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA. Perham, Mi...

June 1st, 2025 -7th Sunday in Easter - Pastor Trichelle Kirchenwitz - Calvary Lutheran Church Prayer of the Day God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the gl...

Prayer of the Day Abundant God, you gather your people into your kingdom work. Nourish us with your word, that empowered by your Spirit we may love one another and the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Scripture Reading: 1 John 5.1-6 40:31 Sermon: Pastor Erin Bovendam 1:05:26      Suppo...

Prayer of the Day O God, you give us your Son as the vine apart from whom we cannot live. Nourish our life in his resurrection, that we may bear the fruit of love and know the fullness of your joy, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Scripture Reading: 1 John 4.7-21 Sermon: Pastor Eric Clapp Support Our Lives...

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Prayer Lord, help us to understand what is truly good and pleasing to you. Grant us the wisdom to know how to do what is right, share in loving kindness, and walk humbly with you. Help us reflect your goodness in our thoughts, words, and actions. Give us the strength to overcome any obstacles that stand in the way of living a life that honors you. Amen. Support Our Livestream Ministry—and Empower...

Prayer of the Day Holy and righteous God, you are the author of life, and you adopt us to be your children. Fill us with your words of life, that we may live as witnesses to the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Facebook: / calvaryperham YouTube: / @calvaryperham Podcast on Spotify https:/...

In a world filled with uncertainty and darkness, the apostle John reminds us of a truth that is unshakable: Jesus Christ, the Word of Life, has been revealed to us. In 1 John 1:1 – 2:2, we are invited to walk in fellowship with God by walking in the light — a life of honesty, repentance, and grace. This passage calls us to examine how we live, to confess our sins, and to trust in the faithful forg...

Easter Sunday In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Eric walks us through Luke 24:1–12, where the women arrive at Jesus’ tomb at dawn, only to find the stone rolled away and the body gone. As confusion sets in, two angels appear and remind them of Jesus’ promise: “He is not here; He has risen.” Pastor Eric reflects on the courage of the women, the initial doubt of the disciples, and the wonder o...

Maundy Thursday Homily by Pastor Erin Bovendam Calvary Lutheran Church Perham MN US Pastor Erin reflected on how Jesus’ act of washing the disciples’ feet is a vivid, living example of what it means to bear the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) in real life. Though John’s Gospel doesn’t list the fruit of the Spirit explicitly, Pastor Erin showed how Jesus models each of those qualities throu...

Sermon Summary: Luke 19:28–42 – "The King We Didn’t Expect" In this passage, Jesus approaches Jerusalem, riding on a donkey—a clear fulfillment of the prophecy from Zechariah 9:9 about a humble king coming in peace. The crowds welcome Him joyfully, laying down cloaks and praising God, expecting a political Messiah who would liberate them from Roman rule. But Jesus isn’t the kind of king they imagi...

The Mission of the Messiah Scripture: Luke 4:18–21 Description: In Luke 4:18–21, Jesus steps into the synagogue, opens the scroll of Isaiah, and boldly proclaims His mission—to bring good news to the poor, freedom for the oppressed, sight for the blind, and release for the captives. This moment marks the beginning of His public ministry and reveals the heart of the gospel: restoration, justice, an...

In this powerful sermon on Luke 15:11-32, Pastor Eric Clapp of Calvary Lutheran Church unpacks the timeless parable of the Prodigal Son. This story is more than just a tale of rebellion and redemption—it’s a picture of God’s unfailing love and grace. Whether you’ve wandered far from Him or struggle with self-righteousness, this message speaks to the heart of every believer. Join us as Pastor Eric...

Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church Perham Minnesota, a space where we slow down, open God’s Word, and reflect on His truth for our lives. Today, we’re diving into Luke 15:1-10 , where Jesus tells two simple yet profound stories—one about a lost sheep, the other about a lost coin. These parables remind us of a truth that’s easy to forget: God sees us, pursues us, and rejoices over us. Maybe you’ve...

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Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Welcome to Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA. Perham, Minnesota. Gracious God, out of your love and mercy you breathed into dust the breath of life, creating us to serve you and our neighbors. Call forth our prayers and acts of kindness, and strengthen us to face our mortality with confidence in the mercy of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns...