We Walk By Faith
The Third Sunday of Pentecost – June 13th, 2021
This Sunday’s message focuses on two parables. Jesus compares the kingdom of God to the plants sown by a farmer in the field. While the farmer plants the seeds, they grow and sprout apart from anything he does. So, the kingdom of God is growing among us in a way we cannot understand. However, we can see its effects just as we can see the seed turn into the grain of the field. Similarly, Jesus compares the kingdom to a mustard seed. While it is the smallest of seeds, it grows into the largest shrub in the field.
These two metaphors represent how the rule of God’s love and grace in our lives grows through our faith as it strengthens over time. What is the seed of God’s kingdom? The victory over human suffering, sin and death that was planted by God in Christ when he rose victorious on Easter morning. It gives us hope, strength, and the ability to persist because our faith is based on this victory.
Order of Worship
Prelude “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”, by David Hegarty
Greeting
Opening Hymn “Oh, Worship the King”
Apostolic Greeting
Prayer of the Day
Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17
Choir Anthem “God of the Ages”, by Pepper Choplin
Children’s Message
Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34
Sermon: “We Walk By Faith”
Sermon Hymn: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”
Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “On Our Way Rejoicing”
Postlude: “Prelude and Fugue in C”, J.S. Bach
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