How Blessed Is Weakness
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost — Service of Worship with Holy Communion Worship Theme: God allows our weaknesses to humble us, so that His power is displayed in our reliance on Him. Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 30 (Thanksgiving); Matthew 11:25–30
Faith Against Hope
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost — Service of Worship with Holy Communion Worship Theme: The inheritance promised to Abraham is guaranteed to all who share his faith—both Jew and Gentile—not through adherence to the Law, but by grace alone. Sermon Text: Romans 4:13–25 Other Scripture Readings: Genesis 17:1–8, 15–19; Psalm 33:12–22
The Lord Takes Away, and the Lord Gives
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost — Service of Worship with Holy Communion Worship Theme: God uses suffering to transform us, and to prepare us to receive even greater blessings than those we had hoped for. Sermon Text: Ruth 1:1–13, 19–21; 3:1–4; 4:13–22 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 131 (confidence); Hebrews 5:7–14
Stay Alert
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost — Service of Worship: 10:45am Worship Theme: God’s chosen ones must stay on their guard against evil. Sermon Text: Book of Jude (all) Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 121; 1 Peter 5:1–11
The Mother of All Who Believe
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost — Service of Worship with Holy Communion Worship Theme: Ruth’s faith in the God of Israel foreshadows the ingathering of individuals from every nation, tribe and tongue, who are incorporated into God’s family by faith in Jesus the Messiah. Sermon Text: Ruth 1:11–18; 2:2–3, 12; 3:1–13 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 60 (Communal Lament); Romans […]
His Delight Is in YHWH’s Law
Special combined worship service with St. Paul’s Church/The Cross Sixth Sunday after Pentecost — Service of Worship with Holy Communion Sermon Title: “His Delight Is in YHWH’s Law” — Pastor Benj Giffone Sermon Text: Ruth 2:8–12; 4:1–13
This Law Is Not Too Difficult for You
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Theme: All of us as sinners fall short of God’s glory. But He has given us mercy and grace that makes His Law attainable for us, by the Holy Spirit’s power. Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 30:1–14 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 26 (individual lament); Romans 6:1–14
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