Word and Deed as Witness Worship Service — 27 August 2023

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost  Proper 16 (21)       27 August 2023

Sermon title: “Word and Deed as Witness.” 

Scriptures:  Matthew 16:13-20 and Romans 12:1-8

Synopsis:  In Matthew Jesus asks the disciples who they say he is. We are invited to tell people who we experience and know Jesus to be. Romans tells us to sacrifice our bodies and to do what we are gifted to do.

Unity as Witness Worship Service — 20 August 2023

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost  Proper 15 (20)   20 August 2023

Sermon title: “Unity as Witness.” 

Scriptures: Psalm 133 and Romans 11:29-32

Synopsis:  Psalm 133 says, “how good and pleasant it is when siblings dwell together in unity.” In Romans, Paul says God wants to have mercy on all who disobedient, which is everyone. We are united in disobedience and the mercy of God, if nothing else!

Fear and Faith as Witness Worship Service — 13 August 2023

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost  Proper 14 (19)  13 August 2023

Sermon:  “Fear and Faith as Witness”

Scriptures: Matthew 14:22-33 and Romans 10:5-15

Synopsis: In Matthew, Peter gets out of the boat, gets afraid, begins to sink and Jesus saves him; others proclaim faith after seeing this. Peter’s fear leads to a cry of faith (Lord, save me!), and the salvation Peter receives acts as witness to the others.  The passage from Romans teaches how the word of faith is in your mouth and in your heart, and that all who call on the name of the Lord will be saved.