Scripture readings: Gen. 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 and Ps. 45:10-17 (or Song 2:8-13) or Zech. 9:9-12 and Ps. 145:8-14; Rom. 7:15-25a; Matt. 11:16-19, 25-30 THE JOY OF TAKING JESUS’ YOKE (Matthew 11:27-30) By Cathy Deddo Introduction Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I … Continue reading "Sermon for July 9, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 22:1-14 and Ps. 13:1-6 or Jer. 28:5-9 and Ps. 89:1-4, 15-18; Rom. 6:12-23; Matt. 10:40-42 RECEIVING AND REPRESENTING JESUS (Matthew 10:40-42) By Martin Manuel Introduction Let’s begin with a video that illustrates the power of hospitality. [The video shows the work of a Peace Corps volunteer in the Asian country of Timor-Leste.] … Continue reading "Sermon for July 2, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 21:8-21 and Ps. 86:1-10, 16-17 or Jer. 20:7-13 and Ps. 69:7-10, 16-18; Rom. 6:1-11; Matt. 10:24-39 Sermon by Ted Johnston from Romans 6:1-4 (drawing on John Stott's commentary) CHRISTIAN LIVING (THE LOGIC OF BAPTISM) Introduction In today’s reading in Matthew, Jesus declared that his first disciples were to take up their crosses and … Continue reading "Sermon for June 25, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 18:1-15 and Ps. 116:1-2, 12-19 or Ex. 19:2-8 and Ps. 100:1-5; Rom. 5:1-8; Matt. 9:35-10:8 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Matt. 9:35-10:8 JESUS SEES A HARVEST FIELD—DO WE? Introduction Though Jesus tried to contain his popularity, his reputation spread like wildfire throughout Galilee and on into Judea. Wherever he went, crowds followed, … Continue reading "Sermon for June 18, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 1:1-2:4; Ps. 8:1-9; 2 Cor. 13:11-14; Matt. 28:16-20 REJOICING IN GOD, THE HOLY TRINITY (Ps. 8:1-9; Matt. 28:16-20; 2 Cor. 13:14) By Ted Johnston Introduction Today is Trinity Sunday—the first Sunday following Pentecost. It’s a day to rejoice in God, who is one in being and three in Person—the Holy Trinity. The Trinity is … Continue reading "Sermon for June 11, 2017 (Trinity Sunday)" Read the article
