See How Good it Is
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Theme: Jesus is the source of peace and unity, and those blessings flow from him to his people and then to the world around them. Sermon Text: Psalm 133 Other Scripture Readings: Exodus 29:1–9; John 17:20–23
Chosen For Holiness
Third Sunday after Pentecost — Service of Worship with Holy Communion Worship Theme: God has graciously chosen his people in order to make them holy, not based on anything we do to deserve it. God rewards obedience and devotion with immeasurable blessings. Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 7:1–16 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 98; Romans 4:13–25
So That It May Go Well With You
Second Sunday after Pentecost Worship Theme: God’s Law provides us with a map for discipleship, and also promotes the mission of the church in the world. Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 4:5–13 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:41–48; Romans 2:12–16
Your Heavenly Father Knows What You Need
First Sunday after Pentecost — Service of Worship with Holy Communion — Special liturgy for departing from a house of worship Worship Theme: In a culture of anxiety and fear, Jesus calls us to flourish by relying on our Heavenly Father who loves us and sustains us. Seeking His glory, we will find our own satisfaction, […]
Pentecost, In Our Own Tongues
Pentecost — Service of Worship with Holy Communion Worship Theme: The Holy Spirit empowers and unifies disparate believers. Sermon Text: Acts 2:1–21 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 104:24–33; 1 Corinthians 12:3–13
Get On Board!
Seventh Sunday of Easter, Celebrating the Ascension of Our Lord Worship Theme: Christ sends us into the world—both individually and collectively. Sermon Text: Acts 1:6–8 Other Scripture Readings: Matthew 11:28–30; 28:16–20
Good Gifts to Those Who Ask
Sixth Sunday of Easter Worship Theme: In a culture of consumerism, selfishness, immediacy, and mistrust, Jesus summons his disciples to plan for the future by trusting and serving God with our resources in the present. We can trust that our good Father will give precisely the good gifts to His children that we need, when we […]
Trustworthy, and Trusting Our Father
Fifth Sunday of Easter Worship Theme: God’s people should be known as trustworthy in our words and our commitments. Like Jesus himself, we can endure suffering and unjust treatment in this life without lashing out or resisting—confident that our Heavenly Father sees our plight and rewards those who trust Him. Sermon Text: Matthew 5:33–42 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm […]
Your Father Who Sees in Secret Will Reward You
Fourth Sunday of Easter — Service of Worship with Holy Communion Worship Theme: In a culture of performativity and virtue-signalling: truly God-honoring acts of mercy and piety must be accompanied by humble hearts. Sermon Text: Matthew 6:1–4, 16–18 Other Scripture Readings: Leviticus 23:26–32; Psalm 35:1–3, 11–18
Warming Hearts, Transforming Minds, Forming Lives
Third Sunday of Easter — Instructed Service of Worship with Holy Communion: 11:15am Worship Theme: God desires worship with sincerity of spirit, as well as in truth. Faithful worship according to the patterns of God’s written Word shapes our minds, and touches and changes our hearts. Sermon Text: Matthew 5:23–26; 7:21–27 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 98; Isaiah 58