All Saints’ Day November 1, 2020 Scripture readings: Revelation 7:1-17 & Matthew 5:1-12; 23:13-36 During this chaotic year, we have had quite a lot of bad news: wildfires, hurricanes, humanitarian crises in various countries due to wars, an explosion in …
October 25, 2020 Youth Sunday Scripture reading: Matthew 22: 34-46 Today is our annual observance of Youth Sunday, a day in which we celebrate and lift up the youth of our church family, as well as youth everywhere. It is the …
Scripture references: Leviticus 19: 1-2, 15-19, Matthew 22: 36-40, Mark 12: 28-34 Luke 10: 25-28 The Book of Leviticus contains a section of laws, rules, and commandments known as the “Holiness Codes.” These instructions are clear prohibitions against certain behaviors. …
October 18, 2020 20th Sunday After Pentecost Scripture readings: Exodus 33: 12-23 and Matthew 22: 15-22 In the short story “The Man Without a Country,” the author tells the fictional story of a soldier who was convicted of treason against the …
October 4, 2020 World Communion Sunday Scripture reading: Matthew 21: 33-46 Whenever I attend my mother’s family reunions, which occur every four years or so, there are always beloved individuals that most of us seek out. One of them is an …
September 27, 2020 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 26th Sunday in Ordinary TimeScripture readings: Exodus 17:1-7 and Matthew 21:23-32 I want to begin today’s message by reviewing a Gospel story that was not covered in the Scripture readings. However, it contains a specific …
September 20, 2020 16th Sunday After Pentecost Scripture readings: Exodus 16: 2-15 and Matthew 20: 1-16 Scripture readings: Exodus 16: 2-15 and Matthew 20: 1-16 Whenever we come together to worship our Lord, there are certain things that you expect from me, so… …
September 13, 2020 15th Sunday After Pentecost Scripture reading – Matthew 18: 21-35 (forgiving 77 times) Reading over today’s Scriptures might lend any preacher to begin a sermon series titled, “Jesus…You’ve GOT To Be Kidding.” In it, you might include topical sermons …
August 16, 2020 11th Sunday After Pentecost/20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture – Matthew 15:21-28 There are many, many sides to Jesus Christ – healer, teacher, preacher, savior – just to name a few. However, this particular reading from the Scriptures shows us …