Sermons by The Rev. Ben Hughes
April 27: Bible Study with Jesus
As Jesus walks with two disciples along the road to Emmaus, he restores their faltering faith by showing them how all the Hebrew Scriptures point to His suffering and glory.
Readings from this service:
Hebrews 1: 1-3
Psalm 119: 9-16…
April 20: Easter Sunday
Luke 24 reminds us that the power of the gospel comes not from the faithfulness of the disciples, but from the objective reality of Christ’s resurrection.
Readings from this service:
Acts 10: 34-43
Psalm 118: 14-17, 22-24
Luke 24: 1-12…
April 6: Israel’s End
In Amos 8 God makes clear that Israel is ripe for judgment. Ben explores the theme of “The Day of the LORD” in Amos, and how this ancient prophecy leads us to the cross.
Readings from this service:
Amos 8: …
March 9: The Cost of Complacency, Pt. I
From Amos 6, Ben explores how Amos boldly condemns Israel for their pride and addiction to luxury. For Christians, the passage is an invitation to the joy of repentance.
Readings from this service:
Amos 6: 1-7
Psalm 73: 1-6
Matthew …
Feb. 23: God Pleads with Us, Pt. II
Ben teaches on Amos 5, where the LORD holds an intervention to win back his people’s heart.
Readings from this service:
Amos 5: 8-17
Psalm 8: 1-5
Luke 12: 16-21…
Feb. 9: Ignoring God
Amos 4 tells the story of God’s consistent tough love in the face of Israel’s willful ignorance. It is a reminder for Christians of God’s patience and our need to repent.
Readings from this service:
Amos 4: 6-13
Psalm 65: …
Jan. 26: A Remnant Survives
In Amos 3, God pronounces judgment upon Israel for betraying the covenant. The passage highlights the stark difference between the conditional covenant that God made with Israel, and the New Covenant of grace in Jesus Christ.
Readings from this service:…
Jan. 12: Judgment on God’s Enemies
God warns Israel’s pagan neighbors that He is about to punish their wicked ways. Judgment passages like this one remind Christians of the good news that God will punish all wickedness, and that He has himself borne the penalty for …
Dec. 29: Simeon & Anna’s Worship
After years of waiting, Simeon and Anna see that Jesus is the embodiment of God’s consolation and redemption. Their example reminds us that God always keeps his promises.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 42: 5-9
Psalm 96: 7-13
Luke 2: …
Dec. 22: The Angel’s Worship
In Luke 2 we meet angels who display God’s glory and shepherds who display man’s lowliness. The scene points to how Christ embodied both natures for our sake.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 6: 1-4
Psalm 106: 1-5
Luke 2: …
