Sermons from the Divine Service
We are the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, a member congregation of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. We believe, teach and confess that Jesus is the Son of God who has purchased and won forgiveness of sins, life and salvation by His precious blood shed for all mankind on the cross.
You are welcome to join us for Divine Service at 36 Cool Street in Waterville, Maine.
Phone: 207-872-5208
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Website: www.lcrwaterville.org
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Sunday Morning Schedule:
8:30am – Sunday School
10:00am – Divine Service
11:30am – Fellowship
In Christ,
Pastor Akers
Sermons from the Divine Service
3/1/2026 - Reminiscere (Matthew 15:21-28)
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Holding God to His Word. Jacob wrestled with God; he would not let Him go until he received a blessing from Him (Genesis 32:22–32). So it was with the Canaanite woman. Though Jesus seemed to ignore and reject her, she continued to call upon His name and look to Him for help (Matthew 15:21–28). Even when the Lord called her a little dog, she held on to Him in faith and would not let Him wriggle out of His words: “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” This Gentile woman shows herself to be a true Israelite, who struggles with God and man in Christ and prevails. “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire” (Matthew 15:27–28). This is the sanctifying will of God (1 Thessalonians 4:1–7)—to test your faith in order that it may be refined and strengthened.
