Sermons by The Rev. Ben Wulpi
June 30: Nudged Into Making Peace
Ben asks what anger reveals about the contents of our hearts, and what to do when we feel afraid, insecure, or out of control.
Readings from this service:
Proverbs 25: 7b-10
Deuteronomy 5: 17
Psalm 37: 7-11
Matthew 5: 21-26…
Sept. 19: Built to Last
In his last sermon to us, Rev. Ben Wulpi preaches from 2 Peter 1:3-9 about how God calls us to cooperate with Him to build a faith that lasts.
Readings from this service:
2 Peter 1: 3-9
Psalm 84: 10-13…
Sept. 5: Jesus Breaks the Sabbath Rules (again)
Rev. Ben Wulpi brings our series on Miracles to a close this week, focusing on Luke 13: 10-17.
In this miraculous healing, Jesus reveals to us the true meaning of Sabbath, and his desire to restore us through it.
Readings …
August 1: The Frenemy’s Servant
In our passage today from Luke 7:1-10, this miracle of Jesus reveals to us the nature of faith and how it shows us what is really true. When we learn to live in this truth, Jesus can do amazing things …
July 4: RESTART: Contribute
The third tenet of membership is Contribute. In this sermon, Rev. Ben explores the biblical and spiritual principles behind this call, and why God graciously invites you to contribute to the family of faith.
Readings from this service:
Acts 4: …
May 16: The Gospel of Love
The Thessalonian church seems to have been as confused about love as our world is today with too much selfish love (excessive physical pleasure for ourselves, and insufficient practical care for ourselves and others).
Readings from this service:
1 Peter …
April 18: The Gospel of Gentleness
Paul contends for the authenticity of their ministry (perhaps it was questioned or he knew they would be criticized soon).
Part of the power of the gospel in them is their willingness to work hard, and love gently, even when …
Mar. 21: The Afflicted Servant
The mission of the Servant is completed as he suffers and bears our sins as a substitute, and in this he fulfills the will of God. Even in his suffering, he is victorious because God’s will has been accomplished.
Readings …
Feb. 28: The Savior Servant
The Servant speaks and takes up his mission. The Servant Israel (a true representative) is to restore the nation Israel, but more than that, he will bring about God’s restoration and peace throughout the whole world. “It is too light …
Jan. 24: You’re Good Enough
Satan speaks out of both corners of his mouth. In this lie he wants us to settle for the idea that good people go to heaven… and we must be good right? When we accept this lie, we compare ourselves …
