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This morning, Reformation Sunday, 508 years after Luther's 95 Theses and 236 years after the 1689 was published, in an effort to advance church's move toward being confessional, we will define confession, creed, and catechism, examine the Scriptural basis for adopting and using creeds, confessions, and catechisms, then answer the questions: "Why should we adopt the 1689?" and "How will we utilize the 1689 in everyday church life?" I.​ Definitions: A.​ Creed B.​ Confession II.​ Is there a biblical basis for writing & adopting creeds, catechisms, and confessions for the local church? A.​ We have examples of creeds in the bible. B.​ We have commands in the Bible that necessitate confessions and creeds. C.​ We must know what to accept and what to reject as sound doctrine. III.​ Why should Bible Church of Cabot adopt the 1689? A.​ The Bible supports it. B.​ Our goal is to have an in-depth, usable, practical confession of faith to guide our faith and practice as a church. C.​ What does it mean for BCC to be a "confessional" church? ​D. ​Objections? 1.​ "No creed but the bible" or "no creed but Jesus." 2.​ Why do we need a confession of faith when we already have the Bible, the inspired word of God? Are we saying the confession is now our bible? IV.​ How will BCC utilize the 1689? A. ​In our worship ​B.​ Identifying, vetting, and training leaders ​C.​ Guiding Elders D.​​ Teaching new Covenant Member candidates E.​ In our families V.​ How and when will we make this transition? VI.​ Application

Dr. Jim Cassidy, who spoke this weekend at our DFW Reformation Conference, preached in the worship service on Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2025 on the subject of "The Christian and Civil Government" from Romans 13:1-7.

Wes Huf posted a two sentence post on X a few days ago. It simply said, "Reformation is not an attempt at new Christianity. Reformation is retrieval of true Christianity." And boom---so far, 1,300 responses, mainly from Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox, but also a number of Mormons jumped in for the fun of it. So we looked at the replies and tackled all sorts of topics during the Reformation week as we prepare for Reformation Sunday coming up!

Happy Reformation Sunday. Hebrews 10:11-14 reveals to us 1. the futility of the Old Testament priest, 2. the finality of Christ, and 3. the implication for all believers. We have a lot to celebrate as we look to Scripture alone to rest on faith alone, by grace alone through Christ alone to the glory of God. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on October 26, 2025.

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.

Sunday Worship for October 26, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Guest pianist Annika Lundsgaard. Prelude • Processional Hymn —The Church's One Foundation, (ELW 654) • First Reading—Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Psalm 46 • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 • Gospel—John 8:31-36 • Sermon— Pastor Dan Peterson, "Changing the Narrative" • Hymn of the Day—Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (ELW 517)  • Distribution Hymns—O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (ELW 886) • Sending Hymn —A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (ELW 504)  • Postlude⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Gospel Reading: John 8:31-36

2025-10-26 Sermon- Rev. Aaron Uphoff Reformation Sunday John 8:31-36

Rev. Peter C. Bender

Our Bible Reading of the Day is Genesis 29:1-30. Jacob experiences love at first sight when he meets Rachel at the well. Welcomed into his uncle Laban's household, Jacob agrees to work seven years in order to marry Rachel. When the wedding celebration finally arrives, Laban tricks Jacob into marrying Rachel's older sister, Leah. Realizing the deception, Jacob confronts his uncle, who gives him Rachel's hand for another seven years of service. Christ came into the world through this broken family of liars and deceivers. He, however, is sinless and perfect, and has come to restore us to a perfect relationship with the heavenly Father.

A topical message from Pastor John Mottley at the First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy - "Where Church Feels Like Home" Contact us and Get more information! Website: http://www.fpcsachurch.org/ Email: firstsouthamboy@optimum.net YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@fpcsa Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FPCSAMBOY   Join us for Worship! Sundays at 10:30am First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy 150 N Broadway, South Amboy NJ 08879

Sunday, October 26, 2025 ~ Sermon by Pastor Brett JenkinsGeneral podcast introduction using "Be Thou My Vision." General podcast outro using "Be Thou My Vision."

IntroductionReal repentance and fake holiness couldn't be more different—but God's mercy covers us all. We're made right not byperfection but by Jesus' stubborn grace. So we laugh, we sing,and we give thanks—because God's forgiveness is the realfeast.

Reformation Sunday isn't a history lesson. It's a mirror. God promised to write on our hearts - and that reformation is still happening. Jeremiah 31:31-34 | Romans 3:19-28 | John 8:31-36

This is Wade's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for the Reformation Sunday. The lessons are: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Galatians 5:1-6; John 8:31-36. We'd love to have you join us at Resurrection for a Sunday service sometime at 9am.  Ss always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or TuneIn Radio. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  And, of course, share us with a friend or two! If you'd like to contact us we can be reached at podcast@LetTheBirdFly.com, or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com. Thanks for listening!

[sermon_banner] On this Reformation Sunday, we pause our study in Luke to ask: is the Reformation over? No—it continues. Our calling remains to guard, uphold, and proclaim the one true gospel of grace that alone saves. [sermon_media_line]

Sunday, October 26, 2025

We're told from every angle—school, work, even church—that our worth depends on how we perform. But this Reformation Sunday, we remember the truth that set the Church free: you are saved not by performance, but by grace. As we celebrate 175 years of God's grace in the WELS, we're not bragging on ourselves—we're boasting in Christ alone.Support the show

Reformation Sunday by First Pres Kingwood

We're told from every angle—school, work, even church—that our worth depends on how we perform. But this Reformation Sunday, we remember the truth that set the Church free: you are saved not by performance, but by grace. As we celebrate 175 years of God's grace in the WELS, we're not bragging on ourselves—we're boasting in Christ alone.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Reformation Sunday; Sermon based on Psalm 46. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Podcast Index, or Tun....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Pastor Katy preaches on our core value of transformative courage on this Reformation Sunday. Join us for worship every Sunday at 9:00 and 10:30 am or live-streaming on our website at 9:00 am.

In this sermon by Carolyn Wilson on Reformation Sunday, the focus is on the enduring impact of the Protestant Reformation and its central theological pillars, known as the "five solas." Wilson begins with a historical overview, describing how the early Christian church endured persecution and how, over centuries, its rise to power in Europe led to widespread corruption and spiritual neglect. Courageous reformers like John Wycliffe and Jan Hus challenged these abuses, laying the groundwork for Martin Luther and the Reformation movement. Carolyn highlights each of the five solas: grace alone counters self-sufficiency; faith alone frees believers from the pressure to earn salvation; Christ alone affirms Jesus as the exclusive mediator; Scripture alone stands as the infallible authority; and to God alone be the glory places all honor with God rather than personal achievement. She connects these principles to challenges in contemporary culture, urging believers to maintain vigilance, humility, and faithfulness. The sermon concludes with a call for continual reformation within the church, emphasizing that the Reformation is not just history but an ongoing movement. Carolyn encourages believers to anchor themselves in biblical truth and live out these principles so that the light of Christ can shine brightly in today's world.

Continuing in Acts on this Reformation Sunday

Reformation Sunday

The sermon from the Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Sealed by Faith” in the worship series “The Generosity Challenge.” Scripture lesson: Luke 19:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

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The Neighborhood Church is a warm congregation that welcomes everyone to join us regardless of where you may be on your faith journey. We are part of the United Church of Christ honoring the reality that each human life is precious and deeply loved by God. As a community of faith, we are empowered by the inclusive love of Jesus. We nurture faith development where all are encouraged to grow as disciples of the Christ of love and justice. Whoever you are and wherever you may be on your faith journey, there’s a place for you here.

John 8:31-36Jesus said to some of the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth and the truth will make you free.” They said to him, “We are descendant of Abraham, and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, ‘You will be made free.'?”He answered them, “Very truly I tell you, anyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household, but the son has a place there forever. So, if the son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” Did you hear the breaking news this week about King Charles praying with Pope Leo in the Sistine Chapel on Thursday? It was breaking news because a Pope hadn't shared space in worship with an English monarch since Henry VIII broke up with Rome in 1534 because, among other things, the Pope at the time refused to annul Henry's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon.Anyway, on Thursday, King Charles, who's considered the supreme governor of the Church of England, sat near the altar in the Vatican as Pope Leo led worship that included two English royal choirs sharing space and song with the Sistine Chapel Choir. It was apparently, quite an occasion.The fact that this was “breaking news” at all – in light of everything else going on in the world these days – was as fantastic as it was frustrating for me to hear in the week leading up to Reformation Sunday, which I never heard mentioned, by the way.For one thing, it's a good reminder that Martin Luther never meant for his beef with the Roman Catholic Church to split or divide or start new denominations of Christianity. Luther's hope was to merely, but profoundly, change – to REFORM – the church he loved by expanding the way it practiced, proclaimed, and promised God's grace to believers. It's good to know that 508 years later, some the Pope and the King seem to be getting on board. Fantastic.But it's frustrating, too, because, if I weren't a believer – let alone a Lutheran-flavored believer – I'd wonder what the heck was up with those Christians?They believe in this Jesus who gave his life for the sake of the world, but it's breaking-freaking news when two of his followers share space in worship? They preach a Gospel of grace, but they disagree about who's allowed to receive it at the communion table? They say we're all God's children, but they have different sets of rules about which men or women are allowed to preach that Good News – or not? They say and sing “they will know we are Christians by our love” but they police that love when marriage isn't “traditional?” All of this is to say, things haven't changed much – and certainly not enough – since that day Jesus reminded some of the Jews who believed in him about what it meant to be slaves to sin. The willful ignorance or spiritual amnesia evident in their response to him is shocking – “We're descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone…”Their Jewish identity as descendants of Abraham … and Isaac … and Jacob … and MOSES, too, was wrapped up in, and very much defined, by their historical slavery in Egypt, under Pharaoh. Sure maybe THEY, THEMSELVES, generations later, had never been slaves in the same way. But for them to forget about or to deny that piece of their history and – even more – to deny the freedom that was also theirs because of God's deliverance, was part of Jesus' point.If it was that easy for them to forget or to deny the historical status of their ancestors as enslaved people, how easy was it for them to forget or to deny their own spiritual enslavement to the sin Jesus came to redeem? And, are we the same … or better … or any different?On days like today – and very often as progressively Lutheran-flavored people on the planet – we like to see ourselves as being on the right side of history, as ones who “get it,” as the faithful ones who do grace with no strings attached, in ways others don't. And I think that's true a lot of the time, when we get it right.But when we get too comfortable in that skin… when we blow our own proverbial horn too proudly… when we forget to look in the mirror and to the cross every now and then… we risk forgetting – like our ancestors in this morning's Gospel – that, just like everybody else, we are slaves to sin, and need to be set free by the same mercy, grace, and love we know in Jesus.This is Martin Luther's understanding of grace that the Reformation set loose in the world … that we are all sinners, all beggars, all broken, all in need of forgiveness and redemption … in order to experience the fullness of life on this side of heaven and the next. But too many haven't heard this good news. Too many deny the fullness of it for all people. And too many refuse to accept it for themselves and to share it quite so fully with others.President Trump seems to be wrestling with a spiritual, existential crisis of sorts these days. More than once, recently, I've seen him imply that he's not sure he's getting into heaven. I've heard him ask reporters if they thought he was getting into heaven. I'm aware of what a lot of people might say, or desire, or even pray for in that regard. But I think Jesus would say, simply, “If the Son makes you free, you will be free, indeed.” Free from the sins you think will keep you from heaven. Free from the Sin that keeps you bound by fear and concern, right where you live. And free from the sins so many believe to be insurmountable and unforgiveable.I had a couple of conversations this week about whether someone who dies by suicide is worthy of God's heaven. Someone I care a great deal about was curious and concerned about a friend. Another person I know is sure that suicide is an unforgiveable sin. I'm certain Jesus would say, “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” Free – on this side of heaven – not to be bound or afraid or ashamed or enslaved – outside of clinical depression, of course – by whatever might tempt a person to such a fate. And free – on the other side of eternity, too – if all else fails – free to be redeemed, saved, and showered with a love you couldn't find or feel on this side of it all.And I'm convinced, if we could embrace and buy the good news of this kind of grace – in all of its fullness for all of God's people – our concerns and conversations could change the world. I mean, if we could see in all people the common ground we share where our sinfulness is concerned – EVERYONE WHO COMMITS SIN IS A SLAVE TO SIN, remember – then we would live and move and breathe and support policy and promote laws and do justice and share the Gospel and do God's bidding – with more of a WE and US mission, than a THEY and THEM mentality.And if we could see in all people the common ground we share where our promised redemption is concerned – IF THE SON SETS YOU FREE, YOU WILL BE FREE INDEED (yes, you and him and her and them, too) – than we might live with such astonishment and so much gratitude at the abundance of this gift, that we would live more generosity, more humility, more selflessness, more of the same kind of grace that has first been given to us. And wouldn't that be a change, a transformation, a reformation the world could use right about now?As part of the festivities at the Vatican last week, King Charles was gifted a special chair – for him to use during his visit and that will be reserved for use only by British monarchs in the future. It's decorated with the king's coat of arms and a phrase in Latin which means, “That they may be one,” which is a lovely gesture of hospitality, welcome, and Christian unity.May we all imagine – not just popes and kings – but ourselves and each other – our neighbors and the strangers who surround us – sinners, all – sharing such a seat of welcome, hospitality, mercy, and forgiveness.And may that change us for the better, change us for the sake of the world, and transform us into the saints God calls each of us to be in response to the savior we know in Jesus – the Son who has a permanent place in the household, who sets the table for the sake of the world, and who saves us all a seat, by way of his amazing grace.Amen

Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor

Introduction A. Preliminaries Good Morning. This morning we will be taking a break from our sermon series in the book of Nehemiah. This being Reformation Sunday, I wanted to preach on one of the five solas , which are the five distinctives of the Reformation, or the five claims or propositions that lie…

Oct 26th, 2025 - Pastor Makayla Dahleen - Reformation Sunday

Reformation Sunday, Year C

In this special episode, we bring you the 2025 Kirkin' o' the Tartan Reflection, “Faith of Our Fathers, Hope for Our Future,” delivered by Deacon Andrew McLean, M.Div., at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on Sunday, October 26, 2025.Drawing from the deep roots of Reformation Sunday and the enduring legacy of Scottish Presbyterian faith, Andrew explores how the “Kirkin' o' the Tartan” tradition connects heritage, community, and hope across generations. Listeners will journey from the courage of Martin Luther and John Calvin, through the reforming spirit of John Knox, to the faithful immigrants who carried their tartans—and their convictions—to the American colonies.Through this reflection, Andrew invites us to see the tartan as more than fabric, but as a living symbol of faith woven through history and into our lives today. Whether your heritage is Scottish, Irish, or from another part of the world, this message reminds us that we all share in the same story of grace, perseverance, and renewal.Tune in to celebrate the faith of our fathers and embrace the hope that leads us into the future of Christ's Church.Send us a textAnd that wraps up today's episode! We hope you enjoyed our sermon and found it inspiring. If you're looking for a welcoming community to join for worship, we'd love to see you in person. Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn. We're located at 901 North Park Avenue, Dunn, North Carolina. Whether you're a longtime member or new to the area, there's a place for you here. Come and experience the warmth and fellowship of our congregation.

Reformation Sunday

Dr. Carl Fickenscher of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (3-Year Lectionary): Reformation Sunday – Dr. Carl Fickenscher, 10/24/25 (2974, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVEN, Mike and Wade discuss why we celebrate Reformation Sunday and what specifically about the Reformation we should be grateful for. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts Michael Berg @ 1517 Wade Johnston @ 1517 Let the Bird Fly! website Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.