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A sermon by the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (July 19, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
Sermon by the Very Reverend Anne M. Maxwell
Sermon by the Reverend Christopher McAbee
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 19, 2026 Christians Live as Wheat among Weeds Sermon based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 https://stpeterchurchmodesto.org/
God's word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation. It is also like the sower who scatters seed indiscriminately. Our lives are like seeds sown in the earth. Even from what appears to be little, dormant, or dead, God promises a harvest. At the Lord's table we are fed with the bread of life, that we may bear fruit in the world.Scripture Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: July 19th, 2026. Father Michael Distefano preaches. The post Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: July 19th, 2026 appeared first on Christ Church of Austin.
Fr. Terry McGugan
Worship from Queen Anne Lutheran Church from July 12, 2026, our 10 AM service with Pastor Dan Peterson and Guest Organist Martha Freitag.Prelude • Introit—from Psalm 55 • Gathering Hymn—Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (ELW 510) • First Reading—Isaiah 55:10-13 • Second Reading— Romans 8:1-11 • Gospel—Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 • Sermon— Pastor Dan Peterson "An Invitation to Life" • Hymn of the Day—Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (ELW 517) • Distribution Hymn—Around You, O Lord Jesus (ELW 468) • Sending Hymn —Thy Strong Word ( ELW 511) • PostludeLink here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings
A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (July 12, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 12, 2026 Christians Are Planted By the Word Sermon based on Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 https://stpeterchurchmodesto.org/
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IntroductionGod's word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation. It is also like the sower who scatters seed indiscriminately. Our lives are like seeds sown in the earth. Even from what appears to be little, dormant, or dead, God promises a harvest. At the Lord's table we are fed with the bread of life, that we may bear fruit in the world.Readings: First Lesson: Isaiah 55:10-13, and Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
The soil of our lives can be a place where the Word flourishes and fruit abounds when we not only listen but hear the Lord speak. Soon-to-be-deacon Beth Kirby reminds us to be faithful to invite the Lord to help us become fruitful servants.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us at https://www.servantsanglican.org/
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: July 12th, 2026, preached by Father Michael Distefano The post Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: July 12th, 2026 appeared first on Christ Church of Austin.
The Rev. Terry McGugan
Worship from Queen Anne Lutheran Church from July 5, 2026, our 10 AM service with Guest Pastor Rachel Ringlaben and Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—Meditative selections on the tune BEACH SPRING (ELW 777): Kristina Langlois (b. 1959) • Wayne Wold (b. 1954) • Janet Linker (b. 1938) • Introit—from Psalm 48:8, 9, 1 • Gathering Hymn—Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (ELW 807) • First Reading—Zechariah 9:9-12 • Second Reading— Romans 7:15-25a • Gospel—Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 • Sermon—Guest Pastor Rachel Ringlaben • Hymn of the Day—Come to Me, All Pilgrims Thirsty (ELW 777) • Distribution Hymn—Blessed Assurance (ELW 468) • Sending Hymn —Lift Every Voice and Sing ( ELW 841) • Postlude—A festive setting of beach spring (ELW 777), Edwin T. Childs (b. 1945)Link here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings
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Sermon by the Reverend Christopher McAbee
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 5, 2026 Christians Live in Two Kingdoms Sermon based on Matthew 22:15-22 https://stpeterchurchmodesto.org/
Fr. James Manley brings us his thoughts on the readings: Jesus came humbly, offering forgiveness and a light yoke.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us at https://www.servantsanglican.org/
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: July 5th, 2026, preached by Father Michael Distefano The post Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: July 5th, 2026 appeared first on Christ Church of Austin.
The Rev. Joseph Wolyniak
What does it mean to come to Jesus weary and burdened? In this episode of the Sermon Brainwave podcast, Karoline Lewis, Cody Sanders, and Matt Skinner dig into a rich set of texts for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A. The conversation centers on Matthew 11:28–30 and the promise of rest — but not the kind that soothes middle-class stress. These are beatitude people, crushed under systemic weight, for whom Jesus offers liberation one act of mercy at a time.The hosts unpack the yoke imagery, explore what "rest" means for bodies burdened by imperial economies (ancient and modern), and consider the book Rest Is Resistance as a lens for prophetic preaching. They also take on a challenging passage from Romans 7, where Paul's portrait of a divided self opens an unexpected window into addiction, neurobiology, and how sin operates not just through personal moral failure but through systems — from opioid distribution networks to algorithmically engineered technology. The Pope's recent encyclical on AI even makes an appearance.Along the way, the group touches on Zechariah 9's post-exilic vision of a humble king riding a donkey (and why that image matters beyond Palm Sunday), the often-overlooked agency of Rebekah in Genesis 24, and how Psalm 145 might work better as liturgy than as sermon text.
Sunday Worship for July 20, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—A suite for piano: Settings of VATER UNSER (ELW 746) • Introit—Psalm 50:15; 119:149 • Gathering Hymn —As We Gather at Your Table (ELW 522) • First Reading— Genesis 18:20-32 • Second Reading—Colossians 2:6-15 • Gospel—Luke 11:1-13 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— Ou Father, God in Heaven Above (ELW 746) • Distribution Hymn—Let What a Friend We Have in Jesus, (ELW 742) • Sending Hymn —Go My Children, with My Blessing, (ELW 543) Link here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider givinghttps://queenannelutheran
A sermon by the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (July 20, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Reverend Canon Madeleine Rebouché
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 6, 2025 On the Want for Workers Sermon based on Luke 10:1-12, 16-20 https://stpeterchurchmodesto.org
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 27, 2025 On the Privilege and Purpose of Prayer Sermon based on Luke 11:1-13 https://stpeterchurchmodesto.org
Sunday Worship for July 20, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Two settings of GIVE ME JESUS; Zach Unke, Richard Billihgham • Introit—Psalm 119:105, 59, 64 • Gathering Hymn —Dearest Jesus, We Are Here (ELW 858520 • First Reading— Genesis 18:1-10a • Second Reading—Colossians 1:15-28 • Gospel—Luke 10:38-42 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— Give Me Jesus, (ELW 770) • Distribution Hymn—Let Us Break Bread Together, (ELW 471) • Sending Hymn —Take My Life, That I May Be, (ELW 685) Link here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider givinghttps://queenannelutheran
A sermon by the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (July 20, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
Sunday Worship for July 13, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service—Guest Pastor John Michael Barich; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude • Introit—Psalm 136:1,23a,24 • Gathering Hymn —Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (ELW 858) • First Reading— Deuteronomy 30:9-14 • Second Reading—Colossians 1:1-14 • Gospel—Luke 10:25-37 • Sermon—Pastor John Michael Barich • Hymn of the Day— Spirit ,Open My Heart, (ACS 1043) • Distribution Hymn—We Come to the Hungry Feast, (ELW 479) • Sending Hymn —To Be Your Presence, (ELW 546) Link here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider givinghttps://queenannelutheran
A sermon by the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (July 13, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (July 13, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
Send us a Text Message and let us know how you like this podcast.Thank you for listening to this worship service from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Dublin, Ohio! For more information about Prince of Peace, please visit our website at princeofpeacedublin.org.Connect with us on facebook and instagram.Email us at office@princeofpeacedublin.org.
The Reverend Mary McCarthy
Sunday Worship for July 6, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service—Guest Pastor John Michael Barich; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude • Introit—Psalm 48:8,9,1 • Gathering Hymn —Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling (ELW 582) • First Reading— Isaiah 66:10-14 Second Reading—Galatians 6:1-16 • Gospel—Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 • Sermon—Pastor John Michael Barich • Hymn of the Day— In Christ Called to Baptize, (ELW 575) • Distribution Hymn—When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, (ELW 803) • Sending Hymn —We All Are One in Mission, (ELW 576) Link here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider givinghttps://queenannelutheran.org/897new/give/
A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (July 6, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
Send us a Text Message and let us know how you like this podcast.Thank you for listening to this worship service from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Dublin, Ohio! For more information about Prince of Peace, please visit our website at princeofpeacedublin.org.Connect with us on facebook and instagram.Email us at office@princeofpeacedublin.org.
The Very Reverend Serena Sides
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson as they delve into the multifaceted nature of prayer, exploring its significance, the role of trust, and the importance of teaching prayer within the Christian faith. Together, they discuss various biblical texts, their interpretations, and how they relate to contemporary spirituality and church practices. They emphasize the need for a deeper understanding of prayer as a response to God's will and the centrality of Christ in shaping belief and practice. Commentaries for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-17-3/commentary-on-luke-111-13-6. * * * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! Learn more by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6k0YXYOqSnE.
In this episode of the Sermon Brainwave podcast, Profs. Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson discuss the biblical texts for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, focusing on the Good Samaritan parable, the themes of neighbor love, compassion, and the connections to Deuteronomy and Amos. They explore the implications of these texts for understanding discipleship and the nature of God's commandments, emphasizing the importance of seeing and responding to the needs of others. Commentaries for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-15-3/commentary-on-luke-1025-37-6. * * * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! Learn more by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/CKRxFOuz3E0.
In this episode of the Sermon Brainwave podcast, Profs. Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson discuss the readings for July 20th, 2025, focusing on the themes of discipleship, hospitality, humor, judgment, and the sufficiency of Christ. They explore the story of Martha and Mary, the significance of hospitality in ancient culture, the humor in Genesis 18, the prophetic messages in Amos, and the theological implications of Colossians. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these texts in their broader contexts and the relevance they hold for contemporary faith practices. Commentaries for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-16-3/commentary-on-luke-1038-42-6. * * * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! Learn more by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/WWrj8PWpAL8.
Join Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson as they dive deep into the lectionary texts for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (July 6, 2025). This episode explores the fascinating dynamics of Jesus sending out the seventy disciples in Luke 10, where traditional concepts of hospitality get flipped upside down. The hosts bring their trademark blend of scholarly insight, practical preaching wisdom, and occasional humor as they wrestle with these ancient texts and their relevance for today's church. Whether you're a preacher preparing for Sunday or someone interested in deeper biblical engagement, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on mission, community, and the upside-down nature of God's kingdom. Commentaries for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-14-3/commentary-on-luke-101-11-16-20-6. * * * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/g4h9ZLyfUlQ.