Sermons by The Rev. Ben Hughes (Page 5)
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…
Feb. 26: Relationships
In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul brings the sanity of gospel-centered living to bear on the sensitive topic of singleness and marriage.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 7: 1-15, 38-40
Psalm 143: 8-11
Matthew 5: 31-32…
Feb. 26: Relationships
In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul brings the sanity of gospel-centered living to bear on the sensitive topic of singleness and marriage.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 7: 1-15, 38-40
Psalm 143: 8-11
Matthew 5: 31-32…
Jan. 29: Working Together for the Lord
Special Edition: Due to our Annual Meeting we weren’t able to record the sermon as it was preached to the congregation. Rev. Ben recorded this episode the day after in our studio.
We are all vulnerable to the poison of …
Jan. 1: Adopted by God
Christmas is all about the glorious doctrine of adoption: God sent His Son to buy us out of slavery into sonship.
Readings from this service:
Galatians 3: 23-4:7
Psalm 84: 1-2, 10-13
John 1:1-18…
Dec. 18: Be Saved
Jesus’ birth fulfills Isaiah’s Immanuel prophecy, showing that God’s promises never fail.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 7: 10-17
Psalm 24: 7-10
Matthew 1: 18-25…
Dec. 4: Be Prepared
John the Baptist’s radical message of repentance offers a hard, but hopeful prelude to redemption.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 11: 1-10
Psalm 72: 1-2
Matthew 3: 1-12…
Nov. 27: Be Ready
Since “no one knows the day of the hour” when Jesus will return, those who would follow him must ready themselves with hearts rooted in grace.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 2: 1-5
Psalm 122: 1, 5-7
Matthew 24: 29-31, …
