Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c · Job 38:1-7 · Hebrews 5:1-10 · Mark 10:35-45 All human beings have suffered, including Jesus, and we can respond to it many ways: anger, rage, disbelief, guilt, doubt, and discouragement. To process suffering, we need to make sure we are not telling ourselves false stories about suffering, such as “I … Continue reading "Sermon for October 20, 2024 – Proper 24" Read the article
Psalm 22:1-15 · Job 23:1-9, 16-17 · Hebrews 4:12-16 · Mark 10:17-31 This week’s theme is bold approaches. Is God really that loving, that good, to embrace us in our mess? Are we bold enough to try living in our integrity, without shame, even when we know our best efforts to love others fall short? … Continue reading "Sermon for October 13, 2024 – Proper 23" Read the article
Psalm 26:1-12 · Job 1:1; 2:1-10 · Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 · Mark 10:2-16 This week’s theme is being in the image of God, and the readings for today bring us back to our interconnection with others as beloved children of God. In our call to worship psalm, the psalmist describes a life lived in right … Continue reading "Sermon for October 6, 2024 – Proper 22" Read the article
Psalm 124:1-8 · Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 · James 5:13-20 · Mark 9:38-50 In the season of Ordinary Time, just like in every season, we are reliant upon God. Thankfully, we can trust God to give us aid when we need it. This week’s theme is God our help. In the call to worship psalm, … Continue reading "Sermon for September 29, 2024 — Proper 21" Read the article
Psalm 1:1-6 · Proverbs 31:10-31 · James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a · Mark 9:30-37 As we continue in the season of Ordinary Time, we want to give our attention to how we live out the gospel of Jesus Christ in the midst of our neighbors. This not only requires us to embrace the Great Commission, but it … Continue reading "Sermon for September 22, 2024 — Proper 20" Read the article
Psalm 19:1-14 · Proverbs 1:20-33 · James 3:1-12 · Mark 8:27-38 This week’s theme is words have consequences. In our call to worship psalm, David desires that the words of his mouth would be acceptable to God. In Proverbs, the writer speaks about the importance of listening to the words of wisdom. In James, the … Continue reading "Sermon for September 15, 2024 – Proper 19" Read the article
Psalm 125:1-5 · Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 · James 2:10,14-17 · Mark 7:24-37 This week’s theme is the Lord’s inclusive love for all. In our call to worship psalm, the psalmist declares that God, in his love surrounds his people. In Proverbs, the writer reminds us that the Lord pleads the cause of the poor … Continue reading "Sermon for September 8, 2024 – Proper 18" Read the article
Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 · Song of Solomon 2:8-13 · James 1:17-27 · Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 This week’s theme is honoring God with your heart. In our call to worship psalm, the psalmist describes his heart as overflowing towards God. In the Song of Solomon, the Shulammite woman’s heart is enamored by the one who … Continue reading "Sermon for September 1, 2024 – Proper 17" Read the article
Psalm 84:1-12 · 1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43 · Ephesians 6:10-20 · John 6:56-69 This week’s theme is abiding with God. In our call to worship Psalm, David declares how lovely God’s dwelling place is and how much he longs to be with God. In 1 Kings, we see the ark of the covenant, which was the dwelling place … Continue reading "Sermon for August 25, 2024 – Proper 16" Read the article
Psalm 111:1-10 · 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 · Ephesians 5:15-20 · John 6:51-58 This week’s theme is wisdom and understanding come from the Lord. In our call to worship Psalm, the psalmist declares that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and that those who practice it have good understanding. In 1 Kings, God answers … Continue reading "Sermon for August 18, 2024 – Proper 15" Read the article
