Sabbath Service (a short, sarcastic sermon)

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Johann reflects on a personal moment when he, caught up in the beauty of worship, unintentionally repeated the absolution, prompting a humorous and thoughtful reflection on the role of clergy during services. It explores the tension between religious rules and the deeper purpose of Sabbath, emphasizing that rest and worship should not hinder acts of compassion and healing. Through examples of Jesus’ miracles, the message highlights that the true power of these events lies not in their supernatural nature but in the love, mercy, and grace they reveal. The sermon encourages the congregation to embrace service and generosity—even on the Sabbath—as expressions of God’s boundless love. Ultimately, it calls for a faith that prioritizes compassion over convention, and action over rigid adherence to rules.

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May you be blessed as you worship at home today and in the coming days.

AUGUST 24 WORSHIP MATERIALS

A link to this, and other, recorded services can be found in Sermons and Devotions. The recording of the 9:30 a.m. indoor service will be available on Sunday afternoon.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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