Is There a Cure for Selfishness?

Our Summer Sermons series on “Crucial Questions” concludes this week with Pastor Kevin’s message, “Can I Learn Humility?” (Luke 14:1, 7-14). Pride is the first and central sin – from eating the apple in the garden to our continued self-absorption. Humility is the solution, but the key is to place our focus elsewhere. Having curiosity about others, eschewing the never-ending race of self-promotion, recognizing the pride within us (the first and hardest step). These are just a few keys to learning how to “humble ourselves.” Jesus Christ, Lord of heaven and earth, was known to be “gentle and humble of heart.” This is the One we claim to follow!

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Élévation”, Louis Vierne

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “O Christ, Your Heart Compassionate”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Proverbs 25:6-7

Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

Anthem: “Chanson”, R. Faber

Children’s Time

Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14

Sermon: “Is There a Cure for Selfishness? Can I Learn Humility?”, Rev. R. Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “Jesu, Jesu”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of the Church

Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “Meditation-Religieuse’, Wilhelm F. Schütze

Offering Response: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Postludium in C minor”, Friedrich Wilhelm Berner