Psalm 79:1–9 · Jeremiah 8:18–9:1 · 1 Timothy 2:1–7 · Luke 16:1–13 Our readings for this fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost portray the wide range of human experience, and our theme, surprised by redemption, offers insight into the way God’s capacity for grace often astonishes us. Our call to worship, found in Psalm 79, is a lament, where the … Continue reading "Sermon for September 21, 2025 — Proper 20" Read the article
Psalm 14:1–7 · Jeremiah 4:11–12, 22–28 · I Timothy 1:12–17 · Luke 15:1–10 This week’s readings are humbling as they challenge us to look squarely at our ignorance and foolishness. Our theme, Jesus welcomes and saves sinners, offers a timely reminder that thankfully, our salvation doesn’t depend on us, and that repentance is ongoing, not a … Continue reading "Sermon for September 14, 2025 — Proper 19" Read the article
Psalm 139:1–6, 13–18 · Jeremiah 18:1–11 · Philemon 1–21 · Luke 14:25–33 This is the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, and our theme this week is change is possible with Christ. As we read our assigned scriptures this week, we’ll notice that change is part of human life. Psalm 139 makes an argument for God’s craftsmanship as well as … Continue reading "Sermon for September 7, 2025 — Proper 18" Read the article
Psalm 81:1, 10–16 • Jeremiah 2:4–13 • Hebrews 13:1–8, 15–16 • Luke 14:1, 7–14 The theme for this Sunday is a life of faithful obedience. The psalmist calls us to worship with a reminder to joyfully praise our Redeemer, listen to his voice, and obey him. In the Old Testament passage, the prophet Jeremiah shares … Continue reading "Sermon for August 31, 2025 — Proper 17" Read the article
Psalm 71:1–6 • Jeremiah 1:4–10 • Hebrews 12:18–29 • Luke 13:10–17 The theme for this week is God’s gracious word. Our call to worship psalm reminds us of the power of God’s word. We cry out for deliverance, and at God’s command, we are saved. In our Old Testament passage, Jeremiah believes he is unfit … Continue reading "Sermon for August 24, 2025 — Proper 16" Read the article
Psalm 80:1–2, 8–19 • Isaiah 5:1–7 • Hebrews 11:29–12:2 • Luke 12:49–56 This week’s theme is faithful judgement. In our call to worship psalm, Israel is pictured as a vine that was once fruitful but now ravaged because of the Lord’s rebuke. Our Old Testament reading in Isaiah offers a parable of a vineyard that … Continue reading "Sermon for August 17, 2025 — Proper 15" Read the article
Psalm 50:1–8, 22–23 • Isaiah 1:1, 10–20 • Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16 • Luke 12:32–40 This week’s theme is faithfulness of heart. In our call to worship psalm, we see a theme of what constitutes an acceptable sacrifice to God. Our Old Testament reading in Isaiah recounts God’s confrontation with Israel, declaring that their sacrifices are … Continue reading "Sermon for August 10, 2025 — Proper 14" Read the article
Psalm 107:1–9, 43 • Hosea 11:1–11 • Colossians 3:1–11 • Luke 12:13–21 This week’s theme is God sets his persistent love on bringing us into fullness of life. In our call to worship psalm, thanksgiving is expressed for God’s steadfast love. The Old Testament story in Hosea presents the moving portrait of God, the ever-loving … Continue reading "Sermon for August 03, 2025 — Proper 13" Read the article
Psalm 85:1–13 • Hosea 1:2–10 • Colossians 2:6–19 • Luke 11:1–13 This week’s theme is aligning to God’s grace. In our call to worship psalm, the sins of Israel are acknowledged but a message of hope emerges from the portrayal of God’s faithfulness and forgiveness. The Old Testament text in Hosea displays the divine disfavor … Continue reading "Sermon for July 27, 2025 — Proper 12" Read the article
Psalm 52:1–9 • Amos 8:1–12 • Colossians 1:15–28 • Luke 10:38–42 This week’s theme is the central importance of hearing and speaking God’s word. In our call to worship psalm, there are strong denouncements toward those who are using their words for deceit and destruction rather than truth and life. The Old Testament reading from … Continue reading "Sermon for July 20, 2025 — Proper 11" Read the article
