Build Your Year on Bedrock (Matthew 7:24-29)

New Year’s Eve Service, December 31, 2020

Readings for this service

First Lesson: Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28: God promises that his Word is there to direct our lives.

Second Lesson:  1 Peter 1:17-25: All earthly things perish, but the word of the Lord endures forever.

Verse of the Day:  Psalm 119:105: Your words are a lamp for my feet and alight for my path.

Gospel and Sermon Text:  Matthew 7:24-29: The words from the Gospel for this sermon come from the very last portion of Jesus Sermon on the Mount. Jesus counsels us to build our life on the firm foundation that comes from belief in him. Listen to the amazing promises of God. Consider how he has led you where you hear his Word. Read it. Learn it. Study it. Meditate on it and make it a part of your life. And then put it into practice.

Let his Word lead you to repent of sins, some of which you don’t even realize you are doing.

Let it lead you to show love and care for your neighbors by supporting them in their need and encouraging them when they are fearful and comforting them when they are sad.

Love your neighbors by telling them about Jesus.

Pastor Nathan Kassulke