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Archived Sermons by Dr. Richard P. Bucher

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December 2005

Date

Theme

Passage

Audio/Text

12-31-2005
New Year’s Eve

What Fruit Did God Find on Your Tree in 2005?

Luke 13:6-9

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12-25-2005

Why Did God Have to Become Human to Save Us?

Galatians 4:4-5

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12-24-2005
(11 p.m.)

The Angel’s Sermon Reveals the Meaning of Christmas

Luke 2:10-12

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12-24-2005
(7 p.m.)

Christmas is Gospel (Don’t Turn it into a New Commandment)

Luke 2:10-12

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12-18-2005

Saying Yes to God

Luke 1:26-38

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12-14-2005

The Need for Patience
Advent Sermon III of III

James 5:7-8

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12-11-2005

Rejoice Always

1 Thessalonians 5:16

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12-07-2005

The Need for Encouragement
Advent Sermon II of III

Hebrews 10:25

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12-04-2005

The Fear of Judgment and Longing for Forgiveness

Mark 1:1-8

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November 2005

Date

Theme

Passage

Audio/Text

11-30-2005

The Need for Perseverance
Advent Sermon I of III

Matthew 24:13

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11-27-2005

Jesus Expects Us to be Passionate About Growth

Mark 13:33-37

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11-23-2005

The Ten Lepers are Us (Thanksgiving Throttlers)

Luke 17:11-19

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11-20-2005

Got Oil?

Matthew 25:1-13

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11-13-2005

Judgment Day: Which Side Will You Be On?

Matthew 25:31-46

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11-06-2005

Grace Alone - Reformation Sermon III of III

Ephesians 2:8-10

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October 2005

Date

Theme

Passage

Audio/Text

10-30-2005

Faith Alone - Reformation Sermon II of III

Romans 3:28

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10-16-2005

Sola Scriptura Today - Reformation Sermon I of III

2 Timothy 3:14-17

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10-09-2005

Parable of the Wedding Banquet - By Rev. Brad Bowlds

Matthew 22:8-14

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10-02-2005

Parable of the Tenants - By Rev. Brad Bowlds

Matthew 21:38-41

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September 2005

Date

Theme

Passage

Audio/Text

09-25-2005

Parable of the Two Sons

Matthew 21:28-32

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09-18-2005

It’s Not Fair! (Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard)

Matthew 20:1-16

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09-11-2005

Forgive as you have been Forgiven: Without Limit

Matthew 18:21-35

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09-04-2005

The Awesome Power of the Christian Congregation

Matthew 18:15-20

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August 2005

Date

Theme

Passage

Audio/Text

08-28-2005

Satan Tried to Keep Jesus from the Cross, and He will Try to Keep us From Ours

Matthew 16:21-26

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08-26-2005

The Pain of Separation and the Joy of Reunion - A Funeral Homily for Lillian Roder

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 17b-18

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08-21-2005

The Church Will Not Survive Unless We Change Remain on the Rock

Matthew 16:13-18

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08-14-2005

Jesus Has Mercy on Canaanite Woman - By Rev. Brad Bowlds

Matthew 15:21-28

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08-07-2005

Jesus Walks on the Water

Matthew 14:22-33

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July 2005

Date

Theme

Passage

Audio/Text

07-31-2005

Jesus Satisfies Through His Disciples

Matthew 14:13-21

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07-24-2005

Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl - By Rev. Brad Bowlds

Matthew 13:44-46

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07-17-2005

Heavenly Encouragement for Those Who are Groaning

Romans 8:26-28

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07-10-2005

A Message to the Sowers; A Message to the Soils

Matthew 13:18-23

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07-03-2005

Rest for the Weary and Burdened

Matthew 11:28-30

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June 2005

Date

Theme

Passage

Audio/Text

06-26-2005

Christ did not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Matthew 10:34-49

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06-19-2005

Confessing Jesus in a Hostile Environment

Matthew 10:24-33

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06-12-2005

Freely You Have Received, Freely Give - by guest Pastor Scott Kirchoff

Matthew 9:35-10:8

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06-05-2005

Let us Press on To Know the Lord

Hosea 6:3

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May 2005

Date

Theme

Passage

Audio/Text

05-29-2005

Gracious Forgetfulness

Isaiah 43:25

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05-22-2005

God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity

Matthew 28:19-20

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05-15-2005

Pentecost: What does this Mean?

Acts 2:1-8, 11b-12

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05-11-2005
Wednesday Service

Church Refreshments

Romans 15:32

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05-08-2005

Is the Ascension of Jesus Good News or Bad News?

Acts 1:11

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05-01-2005

Revive Me According to Your Word

Psalm 119:25

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April 2005

Date

Theme

Passage

Audio/Text

04-24-2005

Strengths of the Lutheran Faith

Romans 5:1-5

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04-17-2005

The Lord is my Shepherd

Psalm 23

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04-10-2005

How the Resurrected Christ Comes to Us and Strengthens our Weak Faith

Luke 24:13-35

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04-06-2005
Wednesday Service

Why did the Risen Christ Appear to Thomas? Why Doesn’t He Appear to Us?

John 20:24-29

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March 2005

Date

Theme

Passage

Audio/Text

03-30-2005
Wednesday Service

What is Nature Trying to Tell Us?

Romans 8:19-24

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03-27-2005
Easter Service

The Three Resurrections

Colossians 3:1-4

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03-27-2005
Sunrise Service

Weeping at the Tomb

John 20:11-16

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03-24-2005

A Meal that Revives

Matthew 26:26-28, I Kings 19:1-8

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03-20-2005

Behold Your King Comes to You, Humble

Matthew 21:1-9

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Prior to 2005

View Sermon Text09-26-2004: "Christ's Obsession and Heaven's Joy" -- Luke 15:1-7

View Sermon Text 09-19-2004: "Discipleship Will Be Difficult" -- Luke 14:25-33

View Sermon Text 09-12-2004: "The Danger of Pride--The Blessing of Humility" -- Luke 14:1,7-11

View Sermon Text 09-05-2004: "Strive to Enter Through the Narrow Door" -- Luke 13:22-30


View Sermon Text 8-29-2004: "Casting Fire Upon the Earth" -- Luke 12:49-53

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11-09-2003: "The Antidote" -- John 3:14-16

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