Psalm 82:1–8 • Amos 7:7–17 • Colossians 1:1–14 • Luke 10:25–37 This week’s theme is God’s demand for justice and compassionate action. In our call to worship psalm, the psalmist presents God judging those in authority who have failed to protect the vulnerable, commanding them to “defend the weak and the fatherless” and “uphold the … Continue reading "Sermon for July 13, 2025 — Proper 10" Read the article
Psalm 30:1–12 • 2 Kings 5:1–14 • Galatians 6:7–16 • Luke 10:1–11, 16–20 This week’s theme is God’s restorative healing power. In our call to worship psalm, David celebrates God’s healing power in deeply personal ways. In 2 Kings, Naaman experiences restorative healing from leprosy by being washed in the Jordan River. In Galatians, Paul … Continue reading "Sermon for July 6, 2025 — Proper 9" Read the article
Psalm 77:1–2, 11–20 · 2 Kings 2:1–2, 6–14 · Galatians 5:1, 13–25 · Luke 9:51–62 This week’s theme is called to freedom. It’s the third Sunday after Pentecost, and we’re thinking about what the phrase “passing the mantle” means. Our call to worship celebrates the perseverance of the psalmist who follows God’s leadership during difficult times. We read … Continue reading "Sermon for June 29, 2025 — Proper 8" Read the article
Psalm 42:1–11 and 43:1–5 · 1 Kings 19:1–4, (5–7), 8–15a · Galatians 3:23–29 · Luke 8:26–39 This is the second Sunday after Pentecost, and our weekly theme is we belong. Our readings today emphasize the tenderness of God in meeting us where we are. We are God’s children, and we’re cared for in more ways than we know. … Continue reading "Sermon for June 22, 2025 — Proper 7" Read the article
Psalm 8:1–9 · Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31 · Romans 5:1–5 · John 16:12–15 Today is the first Sunday after Pentecost, also known as Trinity Sunday. We’re celebrating the union of God and people and all of creation. The Byzantine monk, Symeon the New Theologian, summed up Trinity Sunday’s purpose by saying that the Holy Trinity encompasses humanity and binds … Continue reading "Sermon for June 15, 2025 — Trinity Sunday" Read the article
Psalm 132:1-12, (:13-18) · 2 Samuel 23:1-7 · Revelation 1:4b-8 · John 18:33-37 This week’s theme is reign of Christ. In our call to worship psalm, we recall God establishing the Davidic dynasty. The Old Testament text in 2 Samuel records David’s last words which herald God’s everlasting covenant. A fitting passage from Revelation will … Continue reading "Sermon for November 24, 2024 – Reign of Christ" Read the article
1 Samuel 2:1-10 · 1 Samuel 1:4-20 · Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25 · Mark 13:1-8 This week’s theme is a heart of faithfulness. For our call to worship response this week we have Hannah’s prayer of praise as recorded in 1 Samuel 2. The Old Testament text goes back to the beginning of 1 Samuel … Continue reading "Sermon for November 17, 2024 – Proper 28" Read the article
Psalm 127:1-5 · Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 · Hebrews 9:24-28 · Mark 12:38-44 This week’s theme is one sacrifice, one Savior for all. In our call to worship psalm, humankind’s efforts are accounted as vain apart from the Lord. Our section in Ruth recounts Naomi’s instructions to Ruth, the marriage of Boaz and Ruth, and the … Continue reading "Sermon for November 10, 2024 – Proper 27" Read the article
Psalm 146:1-10 · Ruth 1:1-18 · Hebrews 9:11-14 · Mark 12:28-34 This week’s theme is extreme faithfulness. In our call to worship psalm, the Lord is praised as both our Creator and our sustainer. The Old Testament story in Ruth echoes the faithfulness of the Lord through Ruth’s speech that expresses her resolute commitment to … Continue reading "Sermon for November 3, 2024 – Proper 26" Read the article
Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22 · Job 42:1-6, 10-17 · Hebrews 7:23-28 · Mark 10:46-52 This week’s theme is one high priest for all, and we’ll continue our study of the book of Hebrews. The unknown author of Hebrews is making the case for Jesus as our high priest, and as we’ll see with our other readings, … Continue reading "Sermon for October 27, 2024 – Proper 25" Read the article
