Sermons by The Rev. Ben Hughes (Page 7)
May 29: God Owes You an Explanation
Jesus’ third temptation in the wilderness exposes on of Satan’s core lies: that we need absolute certainty because the Father can’t be trusted.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 45: 9-13
Psalm 26: 1-3
Luke 4: 1-13…
Apr. 24: Let Me Educate You
We don’t fight the Devil standing on our own two feet. Christ empowered us by the victory of His resurrection and equipped us with His Word and Spirit.
Readings from this service:
Romans 12: 1-2
1 John 4: 1-6
Psalm …
Apr. 10: The New Exodus
Rev. Ben closes our Tetelestai series on this Palm Sunday. Jesus went to the cross at Passover to bring about a new and greater exodus from the powers of sin and death.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 5: 7b-8…
Mar. 27: The Recovery
We have all inherited Adam’s legacy of sin and death, but in Christ we have a far greater legacy of grace and righteousness and life.
Readings from this service:
Romans 5: 12-17
Psalm 51: 1-6
Luke 4: 1-13…
Mar. 13: The Scandal
For many the message of Christ crucified is a skandalon – a stumbling block – but it is the ultimate display of God’s love and power.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 1: 18-25
Psalm 111: 7-10
Matthew 11: 25-30…
Ash Wednesday
Rev. Ben delivers our Ash Wednesday homily.
Readings from this service:
2 Corinthians 5: 10b-21
Psalm 103: 8-14
Psalm 51: 1-13…
Feb 20: Preach the Word
Preaching, according to Paul, is a God-centered practice of heralding the good news of Jesus Christ from the Scriptures. Preaching is not about us, but by God’s grace, preaching is forus.
Readings from this service:
2 Timothy 4: 1-8…
Feb. 13: Rooted in Scripture
What is scripture & what does it do?
Readings from this service:
2 Timothy 3: 10-17
Psalm 119: 105-112
John 15: 18-21…
Jan. 23: Suffering for the Gospel
God calls us to share in suffering for the gospel, but his grace in Jesus strengthens us to endure.
Readings from this service:
2 Timothy 2: 1-13
Psalm 91: 1-4
Mark 8: 34-38…
Dec. 26: God’s Perfect Timing
Jesus’ birth narrative displays a paradox that characterizes his whole life: that he is exalted but lowly.
Readings from this service:
Micah 5: 2-4
Psalm 147: 1-5
Luke 2: 1-7…