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Worship from Queen Anne Lutheran Church from September 27, 2026, our 10:30 AM service with Guest Pastor Paul Hoffman and Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—Contemporary settings of NICAEA (ELW 413): Timothy Shaw (b. 1976); Peter Niedmann (b. 1960) • Introit—adapted from Philippians 2:10, 8, 11; Psalm 102:1 • Gathering Hymn—Holy, Holy, Holy (ELW 413) • First Reading—Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 • Psalm 25:1-9 • Second Reading—Philippians 2:1-13  • Gospel—Matthew 21:23-32   • Sermon—Guest Pastor Paul Hoffman • Hymn of the Day—Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us (ELW 707) • Offertory—Psalm 27:1 • Voluntary at the Offering • Distribution Hymn—Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song (ELW 808) • Sending Hymn —At the Name of Jesus (ELW 416) • Postlude—Praeludium in D major ; Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707))  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here for sermon transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go here to make a donation to our church

What happens when we start treating God's kingdom as though it belongs to us? In this episode, Jesus tells a parable about tenants who reject the prophets, kill the Son, and convince themselves that they can seize the inheritance for themselves. We explore why the fruits of the kingdom aren't something we produce or control, but faith in the Son whom God sent—and why the cornerstone we reject is the very Christ who gives us mercy.GOSPEL Matthew 21:33-4633 "Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. 34 When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves to the tenants to collect his produce. 35 But the tenants seized his slaves and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again he sent other slaves, more than the first; and they treated them in the same way. 37 Finally he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' 38 But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us kill him and get his inheritance.' 39 So they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. 40 Now when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" 41 They said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and lease the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the harvest time."42 Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord's doing, and it is amazing in our eyes'? 43 Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom. 44 The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and it will crush anyone on whom it falls."45 When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realized that he was speaking about them. 46 They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds, because they regarded him as a prophet.CARE OF SOULS: DEATHIn Care of Souls, a special mini-series podcast from Luther House of Study, Lutheran pastors and theologians come together to explore the deeply personal and pastoral task of preaching to and caring for those facing death, grief, and loss.Rooted in the theology of the cross and the Lutheran tradition of radical grace, this series offers both theological depth and practical guidance for pastors, church workers, and lay leaders.Across five episodes, the hosts tackle tough but essential questions on death:How does Lutheran theology speak uniquely to death and grief?What does faithful pastoral care look like when walking alongside those who mourn?How can pastors offer both honesty and hope in the face of tragedy and loss?What does ministry look like when death impacts the pastor as well as the congregation?Why do funerals matter, and what is God giving through them?With conversations, real-life stories, and reflections from the front lines of ministry, Care of Souls equips listeners to enter the sorrow of death not with easy answers, but with the crucified and risen Christ.Because in the end, it's not about avoiding death—it's about hearing the Gospel from the One who has passed through death and opened the way to life.Listen to Care of Souls wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Luther House website: Care of SoulsSupport the showInterested in sponsoring an episode of Scripture First?Email Sarah at sarah@lhos.org or visit our donation page: lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate

Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 21:28-32) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 66, 67, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Hosea 2:2-14, Kenny Williams, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: James 3:1-13, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 19, 46, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Hosea 2:2-14, Kenny Williams, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: James 3:1-13, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/27/26 Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 66, 67, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Hosea 2:2-14, Kenny Williams, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32. Sermon by Rev Ingrid Jacobson. The post Sermon for September 27 2026 appeared first on St. James' Episcopal Church Fremont California.

"An introduction to Matthew's Gospel" Matthew 1:1-17 Pastor Steve Auld Sunday morning From Great Victoria Street Baptist Church, Belfast Northern Ireland.

Worship by Pastor Leah Holloway-Nilsen.  Reading: Philippians 2:1-13.  Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32.

This week's Gospel  Matthew 21:23-32   reminds us of the old saying, ‘Say what you mean and mean what you say!' What do you mean when you say you are a   Christian? Do you mean only that you go to church once a week and know all the responses in the liturgy? Or do you mean that you do your best to walk with Jesus and follow his ways, every day of your life (and still go to church!)? Today Jesus points out the very human act of saying one thing and doing another. Let's do our best this week to follow Jesus' example of divine love and obedience- being trustworthy in our promises and staying close to God. Amen.Written and presented by Pr. Havaard OslandSupport the show

Worship from Queen Anne Lutheran Church from September 20, 2026, our 10:30 AM service with Guest Pastor Pam Russell and Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT (ELW 840) through the centuries: J. C. Oley (d. 1789); G. F. Kauffmann (1679–1735); Max Reger (1873–1916); Jeffrey Honoré (b. 1956) • Introit—Psalm 116:17, 12, 13 • Gathering Hymn—Now Thank We All Our God (ELW 840) • First Reading—Jonah 3:10—4:11 • Psalm 145:1-8 • Second Reading—Philippians 1:21-30  • Gospel—Matthew 20:1-16   • Sermon—Guest Pastor Pam Russell • Hymn of the Day—Canticle of the Turning (ELW 723) • Offertory—Psalm 27:1 • Voluntary at the Offering • Distribution Hymn—Come and Fill Our Hearts (ELW 528) • Sending Hymn —Voices Raised to You (ELW 845) • Postlude—Praeludium in D minor ; Vincent Lübeck (1654–1740)  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here for sermon transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go here to make a donation to our church

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 19, 112, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Job 28:12-28, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 15, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

What if the most important question in this passage isn't whether you believe in Jesus, but whether Jesus has authority over you? In this episode, we watch the religious leaders try to trap Jesus with a question about his authority, only to have Jesus expose their self-preservation and reveal that the people they considered the worst sinners were entering the kingdom ahead of them. The Gospel isn't a call to make the right decision or become less self-righteous; it's the promise that even people who have betrayed Christ receive the final word of forgiveness from his authority.GOSPEL Matthew 21:23-3223 When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,' he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?' 26 But if we say, ‘Of human origin,' we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.” 27 So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.28 “What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' 29 He answered, ‘I will not'; but later he changed his mind and he went. 30 The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir'; but he did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not  change your minds and you did not believe him.CARE OF SOULS: DEATHIn Care of Souls, a special mini-series podcast from Luther House of Study, Lutheran pastors and theologians come together to explore the deeply personal and pastoral task of preaching to and caring for those facing death, grief, and loss.Rooted in the theology of the cross and the Lutheran tradition of radical grace, this series offers both theological depth and practical guidance for pastors, church workers, and lay leaders.Across five episodes, the hosts tackle tough but essential questions on death:How does Lutheran theology speak uniquely to death and grief?What does faithful pastoral care look like when walking alongside those who mourn?How can pastors offer both honesty and hope in the face of tragedy and loss?What does ministry look like when death impacts the pastor as well as the congregation?Why do funerals matter, and what is God giving through them?With conversations, real-life stories, and reflections from the front lines of ministry, Care of Souls equips listeners to enter the sorrow of death not with easy answers, but with the crucified and risen Christ.Because in the end, it's not about avoiding death—it's about hearing the Gospel from the One who has passed through death and opened the way to life.Listen to Care of Souls wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Luther House website: Care of SoulsSupport the showInterested in sponsoring an episode of Scripture First?Email Sarah at sarah@lhos.org or visit our donation page: lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate

Feast of St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist Monday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/21/26 Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 20:1-16) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 93, 96, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Esther 3:1-4:3, Laura Ammons, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: James 1:19-27, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 34, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Judith 5:22-6:4, 10-21, Judy Jackson, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: James 1:19-27, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/20/26 Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 93, 96, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Esther 3:1-4:3, Laura Ammons, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

IntroductionWhen God changes God's mind about punishing Nineveh for their evilways, Jonah is angry. Yet God is gracious and merciful, abounding insteadfast love. Matthew then narrates one of Jesus' controversialparables in which Jesus says that the reign of God is like that of alandowner who pays his workers the same wage no matter what timeof day they began to work. Let us be reminded that in baptism wereceive the grace of God that is freely given to all.First Reading: Jonah 3:10—4:11, Psalm 145:1-8 and Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton. The post Sermon for September 20 2026 appeared first on St. James' Episcopal Church Fremont California.

Worship from Queen Anne Lutheran Church from September 13, 2026, our 10:30 AM service with Guest Pastor Terry Kyllo and Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—LOBE DEN HERREN (ELW 858) through the centuries: Ulrich Baudach, Gustav Merkel, J. G. Walther, Paul Manz, & Hans Friedrich Micheelsen • Introit—PEcclesiastes 36:18; Psalm 122:1 • Gathering Hymn—Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (ELW 858) • First Reading—Genesis 50:15-21 • Psalm 103:1–13 • Second Reading—Romans 14:1-12  • Gospel—Matthew 18:21-35   • Sermon—Guest Pastor Terry Kyllo • Hymn of the Day—Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive (ELW 605) • Offertory—Psalm 103:11, 12 • Voluntary at the Offering • Distribution Hymn—Come Let Us Eat (ELW 491) • Sending Hymn —God's Work, Our Hands (ACS 1000) • Postlude—Jubilate; Olufela Obafunmilayo “Fela” Sowande  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here for sermon transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go here to make a donation to our church

What if the kingdom of heaven isn't fair? In this episode, we unpack Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard, where those who work all day receive the same promise as those who arrive at the very end—and discover why the real problem isn't God's generosity, but our demand that God give us what we think we deserve. The last will be first and the first will be last because God's righteousness isn't about treating us fairly; it's about a God who is free to fulfill his promise and generous enough to give mercy to whom he chooses.GOSPEL Matthew 20:1-161 "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 When he went out about nine o'clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; 4 and he said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.' So they went. 5 When he went out again about noon and about three o'clock, he did the same. 6 And about five o'clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, 'Why are you standing here idle all day?' 7 They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard.' 8 When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, 'Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.' 9 When those hired about five o'clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. 10 Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. 11 And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, 12 saying, 'These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.' 13 But he replied to one of them, 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? 14 Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. 15 Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?' 16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last."CARE OF SOULS: DEATHIn Care of Souls, a special mini-series podcast from Luther House of Study, Lutheran pastors and theologians come together to explore the deeply personal and pastoral task of preaching to and caring for those facing death, grief, and loss.Rooted in the theology of the cross and the Lutheran tradition of radical grace, this series offers both theological depth and practical guidance for pastors, church workers, and lay leaders.Across five episodes, the hosts tackle tough but essential questions on death:How does Lutheran theology speak uniquely to death and grief?What does faithful pastoral care look like when walking alongside those who mourn?How can pastors offer both honesty and hope in the face of tragedy and loss?What does ministry look like when death impacts the pastor as well as the congregation?Why do funerals matter, and what is God giving through them?With conversations, real-life stories, and reflections from the front lines of ministry, Care of Souls equips listeners to enter the sorrow of death not with easy answers, but with the crucified and risen Christ.Because in the end, it's not about avoiding death—it's about hearing the Gospel from the One who has passed through death and opened the way to life.Listen to Care of Souls wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Luther House website: Care of SoulsSupport the showInterested in sponsoring an episode of Scripture First?Email Sarah at sarah@lhos.org or visit our donation page: lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 24, 29, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Job 38:1, 18-41, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: Revelation 18:1-8, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 5:21-26, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 8, 84, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Job 38:1, 18-41, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: Revelation 18:1-8, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 5:21-26, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/13/26 Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 24, 29, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Job 38:1, 18-41, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 5:21-26, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Gospel- Matthew 18: 21-35

Creationtide II Old Testament Exodus 14:19-31 The angel of God who was going before the Israelite army moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud moved from in front of them and took its place behind them. It came between the army of Egypt and the army of Israel. And so the cloud was there with the darkness, and it lit up the night; one did not come near the other all night. Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. The Lord drove the sea back by a strong east wind all night, and turned the sea into dry land; and the waters were divided. The Israelites went into the sea on dry ground, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left. The Egyptians pursued, and went into the sea after them, all of Pharaoh's horses, chariots, and chariot drivers. At the morning watch the Lord in the pillar of fire and cloud looked down upon the Egyptian army, and threw the Egyptian army into panic. He clogged their chariot wheels so that they turned with difficulty. The Egyptians said, "Let us flee from the Israelites, for the Lord is fighting for them against Egypt." Then the Lord said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand over the sea, so that the water may come back upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots and chariot drivers." So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at dawn the sea returned to its normal depth. As the Egyptians fled before it, the Lord tossed the Egyptians into the sea. The waters returned and covered the chariots and the chariot drivers, the entire army of Pharaoh that had followed them into the sea; not one of them remained. But the Israelites walked on dry ground through the sea, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left. Thus the Lord saved Israel that day from the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore. Israel saw the great work that the Lord did against the Egyptians. So the people feared the Lord and believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses. The Psalm Psalm 114 In exitu Israel 1 Hallelujah! When Israel came out of Egypt, * the house of Jacob from a people of strange speech, 2 Judah became God's sanctuary * and Israel his dominion. 3 The sea beheld it and fled; * Jordan turned and went back. 4 The mountains skipped like rams, * and the little hills like young sheep. 5 What ailed you, O sea, that you fled? * O Jordan, that you turned back? 6 You mountains, that you skipped like rams? * you little hills like young sheep? 7 Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, * at the presence of the God of Jacob, 8 Who turned the hard rock into a pool of water * and flint-stone into a flowing spring. The Epistle Romans 14:1-12 Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Who are you to pass judgment on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand. Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. Those who observe the day, observe it in honor of the Lord. Also those who eat, eat in honor of the Lord, since they give thanks to God; while those who abstain, abstain in honor of the Lord and give thanks to God. We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For it is written, "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God." So then, each of us will be accountable to God. The Gospel Matthew 18:21-35 Peter came and said to Jesus, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. "For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.' And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, 'Pay what you owe.' Then his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you.' But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt. When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you?' And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt. So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart."

Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton. The post Sermon for September 13 2026 appeared first on St. James' Episcopal Church Fremont California.

Worship from Queen Anne Lutheran Church from September 6, 2026, our 10 AM service with Guest Pastor Doug Stensby and Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—Variations on andrew's song (ELW 648);  Sherri Hansen (b. 1965); Free improvisation • Introit—Psalm 119:166,165 • Gathering Hymn—As We Gather at Your Table (ELW 522) • Rite of Holy Baptism • First Reading—Ezekiel 33:7-11 • Second Reading—Romans 13:8-14  • Gospel—Matthew 18:15-20   • Sermon—Guest Pastor Doug Stensby • Hymn of the Day—Beloved, God's Chosen (ELW 648) • Voluntary at the Offering • Distribution Hymn—Baptized in Water (ELW 456) • Sending Hymn —No Deeper Well; Paul Hoffman • Postlude—Fugue in G major (“Gigue”); J. S. Bach ⁠⁠⁠Link here for sermon transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go here to make a donation to our church

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/8/26 Gospel: Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23

What if there is no law that tells you how much mercy you have to give? Peter wants to put forgiveness back into a manageable number, but Jesus responds with a debt so enormous that it cannot possibly be repaid—and then simply wipes it away. We explore why forgiveness isn't something we master through better behavior, but something that happens to sinners when Christ's mercy finds them at the end of their own ability to save themselves.GOSPEL Matthew 18.21-3521 Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.23 "For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. 24 When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; 25 and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. 26 So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.' 27 And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. 28 But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, 'Pay what you owe.' 29 Then his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you.' 30 But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt. 31 When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. 32 Then his lord summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked33 slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you?' 34 And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt. 35 So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart." CARE OF SOULS: DEATHIn Care of Souls, a special mini-series podcast from Luther House of Study, Lutheran pastors and theologians come together to explore the deeply personal and pastoral task of preaching to and caring for those facing death, grief, and loss.Rooted in the theology of the cross and the Lutheran tradition of radical grace, this series offers both theological depth and practical guidance for pastors, church workers, and lay leaders.Across five episodes, the hosts tackle tough but essential questions on death:How does Lutheran theology speak uniquely to death and grief?What does faithful pastoral care look like when walking alongside those who mourn?How can pastors offer both honesty and hope in the face of tragedy and loss?What does ministry look like when death impacts the pastor as well as the congregation?Why do funerals matter, and what is God giving through them?With conversations, real-life stories, and reflections from the front lines of ministry, Care of Souls equips listeners to enter the sorrow of death not with easy answers, but with the crucified and risen Christ.Because in the end, it's not about avoiding death—it's about hearing the Gospel from the One who has passed through death and opened the way to life.Listen to Care of Souls wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Luther House website: Care of SoulsSupport the showInterested in sponsoring an episode of Scripture First?Email Sarah at sarah@lhos.org or visit our donation page: lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 18:15-20) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 6, 2026 Ezekiel 33:7-11 Pastor Ron Koehler Download Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: I Am My Brother's Keeper.First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11.Second Reading: Galatians 2:11-16.Gospel: Matthew 18: 15-20.Sermon Text: Ezekiel 33:7-11. Watch Out For Each Other.Pastor Ron Koehler

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 63, 98, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Job 25:1-6; 27:1-6, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: Revelation 14:1-7, 13, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 103, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Job 25:1-6; 27:1-6, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: Revelation 14:1-7, 13, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Friends of the Rosary,In today's Gospel (Matthew 18:15-20), on the twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches how to seek reconciliation when someone sins."I say to you,whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."Love is not passive. It corrects gently, forgives sincerely, and works for communion."If your brother listens to you, you have won him over."Saint Paul (Romans 13:8-10) says every commandment is fulfilled in love.And God calls us to take responsibility for one another with love, not judgment."If two of you agree on earthabout anything for which they are to pray,it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.For where two or three are gathered together in my name,there am I in the midst of them."There are millions of lukewarm Christians who would have been active members of Christ's mystical body if we had fulfilled this obligation, which Christ has imposed on us all. The salvation of a soul is the greatest “victory” imaginable.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠September 6, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/6/26 Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 63, 98, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Job 25:1-6; 27:1-6, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Worship from Queen Anne Lutheran Church from August 30, 2026, our 10 AM service with Pastor Dan Peterson, Cantor Kyle Haugen, and Rev. Andrew Yee, NW WA Synod.Prelude—Intermezzo (Op. 118, No. 2), Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) • Introit—Psalm 37: 4, 7a, 5 • Gathering Hymn—Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (ELW 517) • First Reading—Jeremiah 15:15-21 • Second Reading—Romans 12:9-21  • Gospel—Matthew 16:21-28   • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson "I Am with You" • Hymn of the Day—Holy God, Holy and Glorious (ELW 637) • Voluntary at the Offering—Free improvisation on O STORE GUD (How Great Thou Art) • Distribution Hymn—Let Us Break Bread Together (ELW 471) • Sending Hymn —A Mighty Fortress (ELW 504) • Postlude—Fantasy on ein feste burg (A Mighty Fortress), Charles Ore (b. 1936)⁠⁠Link here for sermon transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go here to make a donation to our church

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A  Aug. 30, 2026 Gospel Matthew 16:21-27 Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.  Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, "God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you."  He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me.  You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do." Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.  For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?  Or what can one give in exchange for his life?  For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father's glory, and then he will repay all according to his conduct."

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A  Aug. 30, 2026 Gospel Matthew 16:21-27 Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.  Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, "God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you."  He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me.  You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do." Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.  For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?  Or what can one give in exchange for his life?  For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father's glory, and then he will repay all according to his conduct."

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 148, 149, 150, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Job 11:1-9, 13-20, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: Revelation 5:1-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 114, 115, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Job 11:1-9, 13-20, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: Revelation 5:1-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/30/26 Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 148, 149, 150, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Job 11:1-9, 13-20, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Friends of the Rosary,Today, the memorial day of Saint Louis of France and Saint Joseph Calasanz, priest, we see in the Gospel (Matthew 23:23–26) how Jesus forcefully calls the Pharisees—and us—to change their hearts and behavior, and not to be trapped by the ego and its narrow concerns.When the Lord says, “Reform your life,” he means to move from that old mind and make him the center of your life.Also today, in his letter to the Thessalonians (2:1–3a, 14–17), Saint Paul says not to be shaken by rumors, fear, or confusion, but to “stand firm” in the faith. In the Gospel, Jesus warns against looking religious on the outside while neglecting mercy.Today's lesson is that God wants a clean heart, not just clean appearances. Faith is not panic, performance while missing love. It is standing firm in truth and letting mercy shape, avoiding distraction or fear.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• August 25, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

In this episode, we ask why Peter responds to Jesus' promise of suffering and death with, “God forbid it, Lord!” We discover that the cross isn't something we choose, want, or accomplish—it's something Christ does for us when our will is at odds with his. Following Jesus isn't an instruction manual for becoming a better person; it's the promise that through suffering, death, and resurrection, Christ will give us life.GOSPEL Matthew 16:21-28 21 From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.” 23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.”24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life? 27 “For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. 28 Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”CARE OF SOULS: DEATHIn Care of Souls, a special mini-series podcast from Luther House of Study, Lutheran pastors and theologians come together to explore the deeply personal and pastoral task of preaching to and caring for those facing death, grief, and loss.Rooted in the theology of the cross and the Lutheran tradition of radical grace, this series offers both theological depth and practical guidance for pastors, church workers, and lay leaders.Across five episodes, the hosts tackle tough but essential questions on death:How does Lutheran theology speak uniquely to death and grief?What does faithful pastoral care look like when walking alongside those who mourn?How can pastors offer both honesty and hope in the face of tragedy and loss?What does ministry look like when death impacts the pastor as well as the congregation?Why do funerals matter, and what is God giving through them?With conversations, real-life stories, and reflections from the front lines of ministry, Care of Souls equips listeners to enter the sorrow of death not with easy answers, but with the crucified and risen Christ.Because in the end, it's not about avoiding death—it's about hearing the Gospel from the One who has passed through death and opened the way to life.Listen to Care of Souls wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Luther House website: Care of SoulsSupport the showInterested in sponsoring an episode of Scripture First?Email Sarah at sarah@lhos.org or visit our donation page: lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate