Matthew’s Origin Story
Third Sunday in Lent Worship Theme: The call to be Christ’s disciples is a call that necessarily brings people together who would otherwise not associate with one another. The Holy Spirit enables us to be peacemakers, as we share the good news and build church. Sermon Title: “Matthew’s Origin Story and What It Means for us Today” […]
Beware of Playing Judge Judy
Second Sunday in Lent Worship Theme: Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged. Sermon Text: Matthew 7:1–5; 15:1–20 Other Scripture Readings: Ecclesiastes 12:9–14; Matthew 18:21–35
For a Person’s Browser History Is Before the Eyes of YHWH
First Sunday in Lent Worship Theme: In a culture of flagrant, celebrated immorality, God summons His people to sexual purity—in body, mind and heart. Sermon Text: Matthew 5:27–32 Other Scripture Readings: Proverbs 5; 1 Corinthians 6:12–20
The Time Is Out of Joint
Worship Theme: As the Season of Lent begins, we confront our spiritual health at the foot of the cross. Meditation Text: Matthew 5:2–12 Other Scripture Readings: Joel 2:1–2, 12–17; Psalm 51
How Shall Its Saltiness Be Restored?
Worship Theme: In a word of decay and darkness, God sends His church of imperfect people into the world to be salt and light, preserving and brightening the world that He loves. Sermon Text: Matthew 5:13–16; 9:35–38 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 48; 1 Kings 19:1–18
Giving Account for Every Careless Word
Worship Theme: In a culture of sarcasm, criticism and piling-on, God wants His people to be known as those who speak the truth firmly when necessary, but in love and charity, for the benefit of others and for His glory. Sermon Text: Matthew 5:21–22; 12:33–37 Other Scripture Readings: Proverbs 11:11–21; James 3:1–12
There Oughta Be a Law!
Worship Theme: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us a surprising glimpse into the Kingdom of God in action. Sermon Title: “There Oughta Be A Law!” — Ruling Elder Bob LeSuer Sermon Text: Matthew 5:17–20 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:1–16; Galatians 3:10–14
A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
NOTE: Service was cancelled due to extreme weather. There is no bulletin or audio recording. Pastor Benj recorded this video devotional, based on Proverbs 15:1 and 1 Samuel 25.
Don’t Even the Gentiles Do the Same?
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1, 43–48
Winnowing Fork in Hand
Sermon Scripture: Matthew 3