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Sermons on Matthew (Page 8)
The first century AD was a time of great confusion. About religion, about the scriptures and about God. In the midst of the confusion Jesus shares these words with Peter and the rest of the disciples: “Upon this Rock will I build My church” Peter interpreted Jesus’ words personally – but there is a…
Everyone wants to feel loved, needed, and wanted. But what about those who feel alone and unwanted? Where is their comfort? The woman in Matthew 15 cried out to Jesus for help. She persisted, crying out even for the crumbs from the masters table. This was (and is) enough. This event can bring comfort today.…
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 09, 2020 WELCOME/INVOCATION P: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. OPENING SENTENCES Psalm 65:1-8 P: Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed. C: O you who hear prayer, to…
“Take heart, it is I.” These words of Jesus, spoken to the disciples on the storm-tossed sea so long ago, still ring true today for us. During times when we face trials and challenges, our faith can falter and need bolstering. Like Peter and the disciples, we can turn to Jesus for comfort and strength…
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 26, 2020 PRE-SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Jul 29 (Wed) – A Midweek Outdoor Prayer and Praise Service will be held this Wednesday at 7:00 PM to give us the opportunity to meet and worship together in person. To protect those around us, we will respect each other by observing social distancing and…
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—PROPER 11 + PREPARATION + Announcements Welcome Sylvia Carol Vied! Reopening procedures emailed out. Introduce video Sunday school help INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. OPENING SENTENCES Psalm 119:57-64; antiphon v.57 P: The Lord is my portion; C:…
Christ’s followers were expecting many earthly things – a kingdom on earth, deliverance from their troubles among them. But the reality was something very different and something beyond their worldly expectations.
The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 12, 2020 Announcements COVID update- the church will be reopening for one service at 9:30 AM starting July 26th We need time to get all necessary equipment and sanitization of the church We need time also to gather enough volunteers to help with the organization of the service so…