Sermons by The Rev. Ben Hughes
Jan. 28: A Lot of Donkeys
The detailed list of Israelite settlers in Ezra 2 reminds us that the sovereign God directs all history to its center at Golgotha. Readings from this service:
Ezra 2
Psalm 126: 1-4
John 10: 11-16…
Jan. 4: Grace & Truth
One of the practical results of the Gospel is that grace of the Mosaic Law been supplanted by the more glorious grace and truth of Jesus Christ.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 60: 1-5, 19-22
Psalm 84: 9-13
John 1: …
Dec. 7: Baptzied As One of Us
In Jesus’ baptism God reveals that his character is a Trinitarian dance of self-giving love.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 2: 1-4
Psalm 2: 6-12
Mark 1: 9-11…
Nov. 23: A Wealth of Generosity
Ben teaches from 2 Corinthians 8 about how the gospel transforms our motive for giving, from duty to joy.
Readings from this service:
2 Corinthians 8: 1-9, 9: 6-8
Psalm 136: 1-3, 23-27
Matthew 6: 25-31…
Nov. 9: Working Quietly
Paul shows how the Gospel transforms our disordered view of work, bringing order and peace to our chaos.
Readings from this service:
2 Thessalonians 3: 6-15
Psalm 127: 1-3
Matthew 25: 14-30…
Oct. 26: Experiencing the Good News
As Paul reminds the Thessalonians, we can stand firm in faith because the Gospel is God’s work from beginning to end.
Readings from this service:
2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17
Psalm 90: 13-17
John 14: 16-19…
Oct. 19: Stand Firm
Paul encourages the Thessalonians to stand firm persecution by remembering that they are chosen and beloved by God.
Readings from this service:
2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17
Psalm 16: 6-11
John 17: 20-24…
Sept. 28: Waiting for Judgment
Ben wrestles with the truth of God’s justice and explains how the doctrine of hell magnifies the cross.
Readings from this service:
2 Thessalonians 1: 5-12
Psalm 11: 4-7
Matthew 25: 31-46…
Sept. 14: Grace in Jesus
We start a new series focusing on 2 Thessalonians this week.
The opening verses 2 Thessalonians introduce us to the swirling drama of the letter and remind us that the Gospel runs like an underground stream to nourish God’s Church.…
Aug. 31: Build Your House On the Rock
In the Sermon on the Mount’s climactic final parable, Jesus urges us to consider the foundation of our lives and set our hopes on Him alone.
Readings from this service:
Ezekiel 13: 9-16
Psalm 111: 10
Matthew 7: 24-27…
