First Sunday of Christmas - Sermon

After Jesus birth, Mary and Joseph head to Jerusalem to dedicate their firstborn child to God.  This was commanded by God as a reminder of His deliverance from the bonds of Slavery.  When the old man, Simeon, sees Jesus, his life is complete.  Today we’ll see how God continues to deliver and make our life complete.



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Christmas Eve Service 2015 - Sermon

We remember the events that rocked our world in a tiny manger in Bethlehem.  A new born babe, foretold by the prophets, was born to a young maiden.  This babe would grow in the fullness of time to preach and teach about the kingdom of God.  He would take upon Himself the sins of the world and redeem us.  It begins here, in the cradle.  The long journey begins…



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A Force Will Awaken - 4th Sunday in Advent Sermon

A long time ago a galaxy was created by “The Creator”. He saw that His creation was Good. Then a force of evil infiltrated the creation and stole it for His own. But the Creator had a plan. From the beginning He set in motion an operation to rescue His creation back. It was clever. It wasn’t only fought by angels and all the company of heaven. The battle would be engaged with a non-descript tribe of people living outside of the great Egyptian empire. It would involve a young baby born in a small town outside of Jerusalem. When this baby opens His eyes for the first time - A FORCE WILL AWAKEN!



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A Force Will Awaken - 3rd Sunday in Advent Sermon

A long time ago a galaxy was created by “The Creator”. He saw that His creation was Good. Then a force of evil infiltrated the creation and stole it for His own. But the Creator had a plan. From the beginning He set in motion an operation to rescue His creation back. It was clever. It wasn’t only fought by angels and all the company of heaven. The battle would be engaged with a non-descript tribe of people living outside of the great Egyptian empire. It would involve a young baby born in a small town outside of Jerusalem. When this baby opens His eyes for the first time - A FORCE WILL AWAKEN!

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"Its The End Of The World As We Know It" Sermon Devotion

A brief prayer is offered that you can add to your daily prayers. The scripture is from our Sunday Service Bulletin. Some of the ideas in the devotion were inspired by a commentary authored by Grant R Osborne.

Matthew 25:1-13

Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5 As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. 6 But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7 Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9 But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ 10 And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut.  11 Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12 But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ 13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

Devotion: “Not perfect, but prepared”

Thanksgiving is coming this week and some of us Americans are preparing for the annual ritual.

Christ Lutheran Vail Church's 10th Anniversary

Sunday, November 8th, Christ Lutheran Vail Church celebrates our tenth anniversary!  We celebrate what God has don over the last decade.  Many people have come to know the saving grace of Jesus and His love through this congregation.  On this day we'll see ho God does amazing thing and look forward to what amazing things He has in store.  May God bless us this morning as we celebrate.


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All Saints Day November 1st

November 1st is All Saints Day - a day when we consider those Christians who proceed us in death. We would not know the love of Jesus without their faithful service to the kingdom.  They are our heritage. When we draw out last breath, whet will we leave behind? On this day, we will consider all saints, living and dead, who have sacrificed for the kingdom. And we'll consider the future joy in heaven for all the saints who fight the valiant fight.



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Reformation Sunday Sermon

On October 31, 1517, Dr. Martin Luther posted his famous 95 thesis on the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, German.  The Reformation was afoot.  Sunday we celebrated the Protestant Reformation.




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Holy Love Part 7: "Amazing Love - Epilogue"

The early church was known by their acts of love and mercy. Simply put, it was Holy Love.  What is Holy Love? How do we show it? Why? In this series, we learn about those first Christians, the great joy they shared loving as Jesus did, and our calling at Christ Lutheran Vail.  This week Pastor Hook brings all we have learned in this series together and challenges Christ Lutheran Vail to exhibit Holy Love.  May Jesus continue forming all of us as His disciples.



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Holy Love Part 6 - "Stephen Ministry"

The early church was known by their acts of love and mercy. Simply put, it was Holy Love. What is Holy Love? How do we show it? Why? In this series, we learn about those first Christians, the great joy they shared loving as Jesus did, and our calling at Christ Lutheran Vail. Today, Pastor Hook will talk about the Stephen Ministry and how it exhibits Holy Love for both the care receivers and Stephen Ministers. May Jesus continue forming all of us as His disciples. 



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Holy Love Sermon Series Part 5: Sozo

The early church was know by their acts of love and mercy. Simply put, it was Holy Love.  What is Holy Love?  How do we show it? Why? In this sermon series, Pastor Hook will teach about those first Christians, the great joy they shared loving as Jesus did, and what our calling is at Christ Lutheran Vail.  Today's sermon is on "Healing", Sozo




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Holy Love Sermon Series: Part 4 Diaconia

The early church was know by their acts of love and mercy. Simply put, it was Holy Love.  What is Holy Love?  How do we show it? Why? In this sermon series, Pastor Hook will teach about those first Christians, the great joy they shared loving as Jesus did, and what our calling is at Christ Lutheran Vail.  Today's sermon is on "Serving", Diaconia.




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Sermon Series: Part 2 - Koinonia

The early church was know by their acts of love and mercy. Simply put, it was Holy Love.  What is Holy Love?  How do we show it? Why? In this sermon series, Pastor Hook will teach about those first Christians, the great joy they shared loving as Jesus did, and what our calling is at Christ Lutheran Vail. Today we'll learn about how the early church fellowshipped with each other.




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Sermon Series: Part 1 "Holy Love"

The early church was know by their acts of love and mercy. Simply put, it was Holy Love.  What is Holy Love?  How do we show it? Why? In this sermon series, Pastor Hook will teach about those first Christians, the great joy they shared loving as Jesus did, and what our calling is at Christ Lutheran Vail.  May Jesus continue forming all of us as His disciples.




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Job Sermon Series: Part 11 "The Nature of God"

This week we hear the second response God has to Job regarding his suffering.  Lets listen to what God says.  Have you ever had God speak to you?  What does this mean for us today?




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Job Sermon Series Part 10: "The God of Nature"

This week God now answers Job!  Is the response what Job expected?  What does this mean for us in our suffering?




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Job Sermon Series: Part 9 " Your God is Too Small"

In today's sermon, we hear again from Elihu as he addresses Job in his suffering. How does Elihu's view of God fit with your view of God?  Is your God too small or is your view of God too small?


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Job Sermon Series: Part 8 "Youth Answers Age"

In today's sermon, Pastor Hook continues in the book of Job.  Now a younger man, named Elihu addresses Job.  What wisdom can this youth impart to Job is his suffering?




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Ruth - Part 3

Today we'll learn about Ruth and Naomi leaving for Bethlehem.

Ruth Part 1

Today we'll hear about how Ruth and Naomi served together.