Sermons by The Rev. Ben Hughes (Page 4)
August 27: Being Your Own Savior
When Israel resorts to prayerless pragmatism instead of trusting the Lord they end up with a man who is competent, but not called. The Gospel offers a better hope than our self-reliance.
Readings from this service:
Judges 11: 1-1
Psalm …
Aug. 13: Gideon’s Snare
Gideon’s ascent to power and moral corruption serves as a cautionary tale and a reminder that we all need the cleansing power of Jesus.
Readings from this service:
Judges 8: 22-35
Psalm 78: 5-8
John 12: 36b-43…
July 16: Ehud
The weirdness and edginess of the story of Ehud makes a profound point: that God moves in surprising ways.
Readings from this service:
Judges 3: 12-30
Romans 1: 18-24
Psalm 78: 32-35
John 19: 5-11…
June 25: The Cycle Worsens
Judges 2 underscores the importance of teaching our kids to know about God and follow Him. We fail in this calling, but Christ is faithful even when we are not.
Readings from this service:
Judges 2: 6-15
Psalm 89 : …
June 11: Good Intentions
The book of Judges corrects our spiritual vision by helping us see the truth about ourselves and accept the truth of the gospel.
Readings from this service:
Exodus 23: 28-33
Joshua 24: 14-15
Psalm 101: 1-4
John 13: 36-28…
May 14: Love
Spiritual gifts are temporary. What really counts is the steady growth of agape in a heart transformed by Christ’s love.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 13: 1-13
Psalm 139: 13-16
John 3: 16-17…
April 30: The Resurrection Body
The bright hope of resurrection life gives us strength to stand through trials.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 15: 35-58
Psalm 116: 5-9
John 12: 24-26…
April 16: The Resurrection of Jesus
The historical fact of Jesus’ resurrection redeems our past, transforms our present, and secures our future hope.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 15: 1-19
Psalm 16: 9-12
Matthew 28: 1-10…
March 19: Equality, Difference & Interdependence
Paul’s discussion of marriage and head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11 has often been mischaracterized. When we cut through the historical weeds, we see a gospel-centered plea for unity, modesty, and marital interdependence.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 11: …
March 5: Idols
Paul’s discussion of idolatry, community, and the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 10 shows us how participation in Christ reorients us from a self-centered life to a God-centered life.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 10: 7-33
Psalm 78: 5-9…
