Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +18 2026Rev. Doug FloydEzekiel 37:15-28, Psalm 25, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:28-32 “He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” (Psalm 25:9–10, ESV) We are following the leader. At times, He will lead…
Dr. Christopher Graham Pentecost +17 – Mercy Never CeasingDr. Christopher GrahamJonah 3:10 But you are the same Lord whose character is always to have mercy. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. You may be seated. I’m thankful for the whole of our liturgy, but there are a few phrases that almost take my breath…
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +16 – The Love of Christ in ActionRev. Doug FloydRomans 12-16 Throughout the summer, we’ve been focused on the Psalms. At the same time, our lectionary was focused on Romans as the second lesson from June until today. This marks the last Sunday from Romans. I figured I might as well take the last Sunday in Romans to…
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +15 – Community of FaithRev. Doug FloydEzekiel 33:1-11, Psalm 119:33-48, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 18:15-20 The Benedictine nun Joan Chittister writes, “In community we work out our connectedness to God, to one another, and to ourselves. It is in community where we find out who we really are. It is life with another that shows my impatience and life…
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost+14 – Call to ChristRev. Doug FloydPsalm 26 The Lord tells Jeremiah, “If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall be as my mouth. They shall turn to you, but you shall not turn to them.” (Jeremiah 15:19, ESV) The Jews…
Dr. Christopher Graham Pentecost +13 2026Dr. Christopher GrahamPsalm 138 On November 19, 1863, people gathered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to dedicate the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. The then-famous headline orator, Edward Everett, had spoken over two hours. President Abraham Lincoln then stood and used about 270 words in only 10 sentences to offer his address. In the days following the event, Everett wrote to…
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +12 – The End is MusicRev. Doug FloydPsalm 67 After the dark night of the soul, the morning sun dawns on a beautiful day. The worshiper is refreshed and renewed by the Spirit’s rhythms of grace. The psalmist resists the bland recital of religious rhetoric. David’s doxology draws worshipers out and into thanksgiving and praise. We bless God…
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +11 2026 Our God ReignsRev. Doug FloydPsalm 29 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;The voice of the Lord is powerful;The voice of the Lord is full of majesty;The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars;The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire;The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness;“The voice of the Lord…
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +10 – A Fruitful Tree in a Dry LandRev. Doug FloydPsalm 1 The prophet Isaiah proclaims, “The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the Lord will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and…
Dr. Christopher Graham Pentecost +9 – Faithfulness of GodDr. Christopher GrahamPsalm 19 “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. If you have been in church for any length of time, you will recognize the words that conclude our Psalm today. In fact, you may…