Psalm 100:1–5 • Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24 • Ephesians 1:15–23 • Matthew 25:31–46 Our theme today is the King fills all in all. Our scripture readings echo this theme. Psalm 100 reminds us that following God includes joy: finding joy in God’s creation, in ourselves and others created in the image of God, and in receiving … Continue reading "Sermon for November 22, 2026 — Reign of Christ" Read the article
Psalm 123:1–4 . Judges 4:1–7 . I Thessalonians 5:1–11 . Matthew 25:14–30 This week’s theme is God gives before he asks. In our Psalm, the people lift their eyes to God in helpless dependence, trusting only in the mercy of the Master’s hand already extended toward them. In Judges, God announces Israel’s deliverance through Deborah … Continue reading "Sermon for November 15, 2026 — Proper 28" Read the article
Psalm 78:1–7 . Joshua 24:1–3a, 14–25 . I Thessalonians 4:13–18 . Matthew 25:1–13 This week’s theme is he who promised is faithful. In our call to worship psalm, we have the psalmist urging Israel to pass the story of God’s faithfulness from generation to generation so that hope in his promises remains alive. In Joshua, … Continue reading "Sermon for November 8, 2026 — Proper 27" Read the article
Psalm 107:1–7, 33–37 • Joshua 3:7–17 • 1 Thessalonians 2:9–13 • Matthew 23:1–12 Our theme is God is our true teacher, Father, and instructor. In Joshua, priests lead the nation of ancient Israel into the Jordan River at flood time. As their feet touch the edge of the river, the water backs up, making a … Continue reading "Sermon for November 1, 2026 — Proper 26" Read the article
Last year, we introduced a new resource to help you prepare for the time of giving and taking communion in your Hope Avenue. These are meaningful formational practices that we can plan with care and intentionality. The Communion and Offering Starters are posted a month ahead, like the sermon resources. Below are the November starters. … Continue reading "Offering and Communion Starters | November" Read the article
Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17 • Deuteronomy 34:1–12 • 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8 • Matthew 22:34–46 The theme for this Sunday is Jesus is God’s love in human form. The psalmist calls forth the lovingkindness and faithfulness of God. In comparison to the Creator’s eternal glory, humans are weak, faulty, and short lived. The psalmist asks the Lord … Continue reading "Sermon for October 25, 2026 — Proper 25" Read the article
Psalm 99:1–9 • Exodus 33:12–23 • 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 • Matthew 22:15–22 This week’s theme is God is with us. In Psalm 99, the psalmist brings praise to God and instructs the hearers of the psalm to worship him. The psalmist recalls the ways God has been with his people throughout history. In Exodus 33:12–23, … Continue reading "Sermon for October 18, 2026 — Proper 24" Read the article
Psalm 106:1–6, 19–23 • Exodus 32:1–14 • Isaiah 25:1–9 • Matthew 22:1–14 This week’s theme is God is bigger than our human limitations. In Psalm 106, the Psalmist praises God and acknowledges the people’s present and past sins against God. In Exodus 32:1–14, the Israelites become restless and make a golden calf to worship as … Continue reading "Sermon for October 11, 2026 — Proper 23" Read the article
Psalm 19:1–14 • Exodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20 • Philippians 3:4b–14 • Matthew 21:33–46 This week’s theme is God creates his kingdom community. In Psalm 19, the author praises God for his perfect and righteous ways, and he asks God that he might be directed in his ways. In Exodus 20, God provides the people … Continue reading "Sermon for October 4, 2026 — Proper 22" Read the article
Matthew Hester—Year A Propers 22–25 Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Podcast Addict Program Transcript + Exodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20 ♦ Exodus 32:1–14 ♦ Exodus 33:12–23 ♦ Matthew 22:34–46 Listen to audio: https://cloud.gci.org/dl/GReverb/GR080-Hester-YearA-Proper22-Proper25.mp3 The host of Gospel Reverb, Anthony Mullins, welcomes Dr. Matthew Hester to discuss the October 2026 RCL … Continue reading "Matthew Hester—Year A Propers 22–25" Read the article
