Sermons by The Rev. Ben Hughes (Page 2)
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:
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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: …
June 23: Jesus & The Law
Christ came not to lower the standard of God’s righteousness, but to complete it for us. Only when we face up to the full gravity of the Law can we understand the magnitude of the Gospel.
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June 2: Christ: The Shepherd
The final chapter of Hebrews reminds us that how we live and what we believe matter, but Who we trust matters even more.
Readings from this service:
Hebrews 13: 1-25
Psalm 118: 6-9
John 10: 14-18…
May 12: Christ as Son, Christians as Sons
Through the Gospel even the most the difficult trials are filled with meaning and hope. Christians can endure the struggles of life by looking to Jesus for correction, comfort, and power.
Readings from this service:
Hebrews 12: 1-17
Psalm 94: …
April 14: Christ: The Sanctifier & Perfector
Hebrews 10 shows that our deep need for moral cleansing is fully and finally met through Jesus’ atoning sacrifice.
Readings from this service:
Hebrews 10: 1-18
Psalm 40: 6-8
Matthew 9: 9-13…
Good Friday 2024
Rev. Ben delivers an insightful and powerful Good Friday message.…
March 24: Palm Sunday
Mark’s passion narrative shows us that even at the cross Jesus is not a powerless victim, but a conquering King.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 52: 13-53: 12
Psalm 22: 1-11
Mark 15: 1-39…