Sermons by The Rev. Ben Hughes (Page 7)
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…
Dec. 5: Letting Go
John the Baptist is not nice, but he is kind. His message is abrasive, but he encourages us to reassess of our values and prepare our hearts to meet God.
Readings from this service:
Zephaniah 3: 14-20
Isaiah 12: 2-6…
Nov. 28: Preparing Properly
Rev. Ben opens our Advent series this week. Many are put off by the countercultural witness of John the Baptist, but he brings good news for those desperate for redemption.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 40: 3-5
Psalm 126
Luke …
Oct. 24: Vaccinated Against the Gospel
False teachers and counterfeit gospels are dangerous because they can inoculate us against the real thin
Readings from this service:
2 Peter 2: 18-22
Psalm 125: 1-2 & 5
John 15: 18-27…
Oct. 3: Lies & Destruction
Rev. Ben continues with week four of our series on Peter. This week, Peter’s stern admonition about false teachers reminds us that the gospel really is a matter of life and death.
Readings from this service:
1 Peter 2: 1-3…