Sermon Schedule for June & July


sunday, june 30

the bridegroom

Matthew 9:14-17


The followers of John the Baptist come to Jesus with a question about fasting (and the lack of it among Jesus’ own followers). The answer Jesus gives is a profound statement about who he is and what he is doing.


sunday, july 7

the harvest

Matthew 9:18-38


Jesus goes through the region of Galilee preaching, teaching, and healing. In this, he is giving us a picture of what the Kingdom of God looks like.

sunday, july 14

the twelve

Matthew 10:1-15


Jesus chooses and send out his Apostles, warning them not only of what they will face in their immediate mission, but what they will face later as well. But Jesus does not send them out before he equips them.


sunday, july 21

persecution and conflict

Matthew 10:16-42


Jesus warns his Apostles of what will come in his wake–persecution, conflict, and division. How do we deal with these themes as they arise in the Gospel?

sunday, july 28

doubts about jesus

Matthew 11:1-19


John the Baptist sends his disciples to ask a serious question of Jesus– “Are you the one, or should we look for someone else?” Why would someone of the caliber of John the Baptist ask such a question? How does Jesus deal with John?