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Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17Read the sermon here: https://homily.substack.com/p/sabbath-is-not-about-rest
The Rev. Elizabeth Marie Melchionna
Sunday Worship for August 17, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Pastorale (from Epithalamium Suite) Joel Martinson (b. 1960) • Introit—Psalm 100: 1, 2 • Gathering Hymn —O God of Every Nation, (ELW 713) • First Reading— Jeremiah 23:23-29 • Second Reading—Hebrews 11:29-12:2 • Gospel—Luke 12:49-56 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day—What Wondrous Love Is This (ELW 666) • Distribution Hymn—Around You, O Lord Jesus, (ELW 468) • Sending Hymn —Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing, (ELW 544) • Postlude—Intrada (from Epithalamium Suite), Joel Martinson Link here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. Visit this link.
The Rev. Michael McGhee preached on 1 Peter 2:1-11 on the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost on August 17th.
Sermon delivered on the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, 2025, in Richmond, Texas, by Rev. Tobias Bayer. Epistle: 1 Cor. 12, 2-11. Gospel: St. Luke 18, 9-14.
sermon by the Rev. Christopher McAbee
Join Cody Matchett as he delves into the profound themes of hope and suffering, drawing inspiration from Brazilian theologian Ruben Alves and the book of Hebrews. Cody explores the paradox of planting seeds for a future we may never see, urging us to embrace a collective journey of faith. Discover how the communion of saints and the endurance of ordinary believers shape our shared history and guide us toward a hopeful future. Tune in for an inspiring message that challenges us to run the race of faith together, with endurance and love
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost St. John's, Lafayette Square Washington, DC Release date: 18 August 2025
August 17, 2025 - The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost - Fr. Andrew Johnson by All Souls' Episcopal Church
Text: Luke 12:49-56
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Luke 12:49-56 Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided: father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law." He also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, `It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?"
Sunday, August 17, 2025
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9 And to some who trusted in themselves as just, and despised others, he spoke also this parable:Dixit autem et ad quosdam qui in se confidebant tamquam justi, et aspernabantur ceteros, parabolam istam : 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray: the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.Duo homines ascenderunt in templum ut orarent : unus pharisaeus et alter publicanus. 11 The Pharisee standing, prayed thus with himself: O God, I give thee thanks that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, as also is this publican.Pharisaeus stans, haec apud se orabat : Deus, gratias ago tibi, quia non sum sicut ceteri hominum : raptores, injusti, adulteri, velut etiam hic publicanus : 12 I fast twice in a week: I give tithes of all that I possess.jejuno bis in sabbato, decimas do omnium quae possideo. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not so much as lift up his eyes towards heaven; but struck his breast, saying: O God, be merciful to me a sinner.Et publicanus a longe stans, nolebat nec oculos ad caelum levare : sed percutiebat pectus suum, dicens : Deus propitius esto mihi peccatori. 14 I say to you, this man went down into his house justified rather than the other: because every one that exalteth himself, shall be humbled: and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.Dico vobis, descendit hic justificatus in domum suam ab illo : quia omnis qui se exaltat, humiliabitur, et qui se humiliat, exaltabitur.
Very Rev. Charles Alex Riffee // Psalm 82; Hebrews 12:1-14; Luke 12:49-56
Ezekiel 36:16-38; Psalm 74:1-10; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 6:5-13
Sermon from The Rev. Laurie Wurm on August 17, 2025
Suffering is evil. There is no other way to see it. But God is good and because He is good, He takes the evil around us and redeems it to His glory and our good.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/
Hebrews 12:1-13 Rev. Peter Schwanda August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025Today's Reading: Luke 12:49-53 (54-56)Daily Lectionary: 2 Samuel 7:1-17; 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:22“[Jesus said,] ‘Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.'” (Luke 12:51)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.So much for that familiar Christmas hymn. So much for “peace on earth and mercy mild” (LSB 380:1). For Jesus says that He did not come to bring peace, but division! And not the kind you did in math classes when you were young. This is the kind where people are turned against each other, where families argue, or worse, when friends stop being friends.And we are stunned! How can this be? Isn't Jesus supposed to bring people together? Isn't it evil when people act stuck up, hateful, and unrepentant against each other? Absolutely, this is evil. This is all sinful, the result of self-righteous hearts that do not show mercy or love. But Jesus is not saying He wants division! He is definitely not saying that He causes others to sin. As God's only Son, Jesus is sinless. God wants everyone to repent of their sins, hear the Gospel of Christ's merciful death for their sins and resurrection victory, and believe it. God wants all to be saved. Therefore, Jesus also does not want people to be divided.Yet that happens in this world where not all believe. Some hear the Gospel and reject it. The devil is hard at work. Others are led by the devil and their sinful nature to be merciless to others. So when Jesus says He came to bring division on earth and not peace, we must hear how He means it. He means that His Word of His forgiveness, mercy, and love is real for you. He means that His Word is truth in a deceived world. Jesus means that His baptizing applies precious promises to you that cannot be broken. Jesus means that His Body and Blood are put in your mouth to strengthen you in saving faith. And, He also means that the devil is against all of this, and riles up opposition. But what can the devil do? What harm can those who are against us do for whatever reason? If God is for us, and He is for us in Jesus, then no one can be against us. God in His wisdom even takes our hurts, emotional wounds, and hostilities against us and makes them work for our good. He even makes death and Satan work for our good. So in a divided world, we find all peace, hope, strength, and life in our Lord Jesus and His pure Word.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Merciful Lord, cleanse and defend Your Church by the sacrifice of Christ. United with Him in Holy Baptism, give us grace to receive with thanksgiving the fruits of His redeeming work and daily follow in His way; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.Rev. Robert Mayes, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Beemer and Wisner, NE.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Study the early Church Fathers, Scripture, and Christian history alongside FLAME's conversational voice to see for yourself why their teachings from Scripture are important to study, and live out, today.
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Mtr. Lisa preached the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost. (Proper 15, Track 1; 8/17/25). Lessons: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Farmersville, OhioAugust 17, 2025Tenth Sunday after PentecostAnnouncementsPreludeOpening Hymn - "Sweet Hour of Prayer"Apostolic GreetingKyrieHymn of Praise - "Glory to God"Prayer of the DayFirst Lesson - Genesis 18:20-32Second Lesson - Colossians 2:6-15Hymn - "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" - LBW #439Gospel - Luke 11:1-13Sermon - "The Victory of Prayer"Song - "I Stand Amazed" (Reawaken Hymns)Apostles' CreedSpecial Music - "I'll Walk with God" - Pastor Marvin HilemanOfferingOffertory - "Create in Me"Prayers of the Church and Lord's PrayerExodus Hymn - "Beautiful Savior" - LBW #518DismissalFor the video version of today's service, please visit https://youtu.be/n1WzgCWUgF4May God bless you now and always!
Pastor Paul Pett's sermon from Sunday, August 17, 2025, the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost.Subscribe to Pastor Pett's Weekly Sermon Audio on your favorite podcast app.
The Rev. Terry McGugan
Word & Sermon Weekly – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 17, 2025 Jeremiah 23:16–29 Hebrews 11:17–31; 12:1–3 Luke 12:49–53 Learn more about Zion Lutheran Church and the Christian faith, by subscribing to this podcast, and joining us next Sunday by visiting www.zionhiawatha.org
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost - August 17. 2025 - Pastor Bill Heiges
Readings for this SundayJeremiah 23:23-29Psalm 82Hebrews 11:29-12:2Luke 12:49-56
Year C, Proper 15, Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
Pastor Paul Pett's Daily Devotional for Thursday, August 14, is based on Luke 12:49-53, our Gospel Reading for the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost.Pastor Pett's Daily Devotional is live streamed Monday through Thursday at 12 noon. Subscribe to our Daily Devotional podcast on your favorite podcast app.
Year C, Proper 15, Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
Pastor Paul Pett's Daily Devotional for Wednesday, August 13, is based on Hebrews 11:17-31, 12:1-3, our Epistle Reading for the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost.Pastor Pett's Daily Devotional is live streamed Monday through Thursday at 12 noon. Subscribe to our Daily Devotional podcast on your favorite podcast app.
Year C, Proper 15, Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
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Year C, Proper 15, Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
In this week's appointed gospel lesson, Jesus says, "Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!" (Luke 12:51). Generally, Jesus has been seen as a great uniter, a unifying force among disparate groups with differing identities of every sort. It's what makes this declaration particularly challenging, at least for Jonath and Seth. So, they ask what Jesus might want to separate us from, what is the historical context of Jesus' statement, and how does it apply to us today? What do we need to be divided from to follow Jesus more closely? We're glad you're with us! We hope your summer ends well. Keep cool, keep hydrated, keep listening!
Proper 15 (20) Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C, 2024-2025)Scripture Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, Jeremiah 23:23-29, Psalm 82, Hebrews 11:29-12:2, Luke 12:49-56,
Join Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson as they dive deep into the lectionary readings for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost (August 17, 2025). In this episode, they explore the challenging theme of division that Jesus brings, not as his goal, but as an inevitable result of following his way. Our hosts unpack Luke 12:49-56, where Jesus speaks of bringing fire rather than peace, and discuss how this passage connects to the realities of following Christ today. Whether you're a preacher preparing for Sunday or someone seeking a deeper understanding of these challenging texts, this conversation offers thoughtful biblical interpretation and practical wisdom for navigating the complexities of faith in community. Commentaries for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-20-3/commentary-on-luke-1249-56-6. * * * 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/P4na2z2CK_c. Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, your trusted source for preaching resources since 2007.