Time After Pentecost


Receiving the Word

Receiving the Word

Speaker: | July 16, 2023

Today’s message reflects the gospel message for this Sunday from Matthew 13. In Matthew’s gospel, both Jesus and his disciples “sow the seed” of God’s word by proclaiming the good news that “the kingdom of...


To Whom Do We Belong?

To Whom Do We Belong?

Speaker: | July 02, 2023

July 2nd, 2023 WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP Prelude: Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “O Bread of Life From Heaven” Apostolic Greeting Hymn of Praise Prayer of the Day First Reading: Jeremiah 28:5-9 Second Reading: Romans...


Wounds That Heal

Wounds That Heal

Speaker: | June 25, 2023

God’s love is not an enabling love that simply overlooks behavior that is harmful to self and others. Rather, divine love transforms our hearts such that we become servants. Jesus uses the metaphor of a...


The Gift of Faith

The Gift of Faith

Speaker: | June 18, 2023

June 18, 2023 – The Fourth Sunday of Pentecost In Paul’s letter to the Romans, he explains that living in God’s grace means experiencing peace with God and hope that does not disappoint. The love...


Rebirth

Rebirth

Speaker: | November 13, 2022

November 13th, 2022 – The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost Luke’s presentation of Jesus’ teaching about the last days emphasizes the necessity for responsible behavior in the time between Jesus’ ascension and the second coming. WE...


Looking Beyond Yourself

Looking Beyond Yourself

Speaker: | October 23, 2022

October 23rd, 2022 – The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable contrasting Pharisees, who were exceptionally religious, with tax collectors. Through this story, we learn about approaching God in humbleness....


The Struggle for Faith

The Struggle for Faith

Speaker: | October 16, 2022

October 16th, 2022 – The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP Prelude: “Austrian folksong and Rondo”, Beethoven, and “Serenade” Hyden Announcements Confession and Forgiveness Opening Hymn: “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation” Apostolic...