Eighth Sunday After Pentecost At-Home Service for July 26

July 24, 2020

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. ~Matthew 13:45-46

In the passage read from the Gospel according to Matthew (13:51), Jesus asked the crowds who heard his parables, “Have you understood all this?” In essence what he was asking was do you have what it takes for the kingdom of heaven to be present among you? They said, “yes”

Follow along with the the At-home printed version of the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost service.  Click here or on the image below to view the at-home version of the service.

Pastor Rike’s Sermon

Even in the midst of our sins, we know that steadfast, forgiving love which establishes the kingdom and gets the job done.  We know it through the crucified and risen Christ Jesus, the son of David (Matthew 1:1 and following).  On the cross and in the grave Jesus’ has joined humanity in our exile from God and in the captivity we experience as a result of our sin. His resurrection proves the steadfast love of the LORD has no end. That love is the bond of the Spirit, present among us today, forgiving our sins, drawing us to the kingdom of heaven.
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Video Options

Follow along with the service on video led by Pastor David Rike with music performed by Randy Broker. 

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The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost Service for July 26 includes: Hymn: God of Grace and God of Glory performed by Randy Broker, First Reading 1 Kings 3:5-12, Holy Gospel Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, Sermon by Pastor David Rike, Hymn: Be Thou My Vision performed by Randy Broker, Prayers and Lord’s Prayer, Blessing