Sermons by The Rev. Ben Hughes
Nov. 17: Constant in the Chaos
In the final chapter of 1 Timothy, Paul reminds us to take responsibility for our faith and calling because God has taken responsibility for us.
Readings from this service:
1 Timothy 6: 11-16, 20-21
Psalm 90: 1-2, 13-14
John 21: …
Oct. 27: The Constancy of Honor
Paul ties together a smorgasbord of practical issues by calling the church to honor others as Christ has honored them.
Readings from this service:
1 Timothy 5:3–6:2a
Psalm 50: 7-15
Matthew 10: 1-12…
Oct. 20: Training In Sound Doctrine
When the social tide pulls away from God, Christians are called to swim upstream. To this end, Paul advises Timothy to cultivate a resilient faith that is nourished by the gospel and strengthened by serving the Church.
Readings from this …
Oct. 6: Leaders in the Church
The qualifications for church leadership in 1 Timothy 3 make a countercultural claim: that character matters more than charisma.
Readings from this service:
1 Timothy 3: 1-13
Psalm 23
Matthew 28: 16-20…
September 22: Chaos Outside the Church
Like Timothy, we are called to “wage the good warfare” in chaotic times by holding fast to the gospel through prayer.
Readings from this service:
1 Timothy 2: 1-15
Psalm 72: 1-4
Matthew 22: 15-22…
Sept. 8: The Call to Constancy
Rev. Ben opens our new series “1st Timothy: Constancy Amid the Chaos.”
Paul charges Timothy to combat bad doctrine in the Ephesian church. Even when chaos seems to reign, the simple power of the gospel remains constant.…
Aug. 25: Pray Like This
Despite its familiarity, the Lord’s Prayer offers a revolutionary vision of life that is foreign to most modern people. Jesus invites us to pray in a way that recenters our lives and reignites our trust.
Readings from this service:
1 …
August 11: The Pointlessness of Pompous Prayer, Pt. 1
Jesus shows us that real Christian prayer is not a method or discipline but a hidden relationship with a loving Heavenly Father.
Readings from this service:
Romans 8: 12-30
Psalm 91: 14-16
Matthew 6: 5-6…
August 4: Giving in Secret
Jesus exposes showy religiosity in order to replace self-righteousness with a greater reward.
Readings from this service:
Acts 4: 32–5:11
Psalm 37: 21-24
Matthew 6: 1-4…
July 7: Hurting Those We Love
Jesus teaches on sensitive topics like adultery and divorce because he aims to heal the deepest wounds of the human heart. He calls us to faithfulness and draws us into mercy.
Readings from this service:
Colossians 3: 1-5
Psalm 51: …
