2025 Fall Series

GRATEFUL HEARTS IN TROUBLING TIMES  

On this World Communion Sunday, we explore Lamentations 3:19-26, focusing on the profound themes of hope and renewal amidst despair. Through the context of communal suffering, we learn that even in our darkest moments, there is always a reason to give thanks for God's unwavering faithfulness. We will reflect on how gratitude can sustain us through trials, strengthening our unity as we gather at the table with believers worldwide, celebrating our shared faith and God's grace.

THANKFUL FOR GOD'S PRESENCE 

In today's sermon, we will look at Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, where the Israelites are encouraged to seek the welfare of the city in which they find themselves. Amidst exile and uncertainty, they are called to gratitude and purpose. This message challenges us to give thanks for God's presence in our lives, even when we feel out of place. We will focus on how a thankful heart can lead to fruitful living, impacting not only our circumstances but also the community around us.

EMPOWERED TO SERVE WITH GRATITUDE  

This Laity Sunday, as we celebrate the call of all believers to serve, we will reflect on Jeremiah 31:27-34. Here, God promises a new covenant, writing His law on our hearts—a gift that ought to inspire our gratitude. We will discuss how we can express our thanks through service and witness, empowering laity to take an active role in their faith communities. Gratitude becomes a motivation for action, leading us to make a difference in the world.

REFORMATION OF THE HEART

On Reformation Sunday, we celebrate the ongoing work of God in reforming our lives and practices. Joel’s prophecy speaks of restoration and renewal, pointing us to the gratitude we owe for the outpouring of God's Spirit upon all flesh. This sermon will urge us to reflect on how the spirit of reformation calls us to give thanks for God's continuous work in our lives, allowing us to be bold in sharing our faith and living out our calling as reformers in the world.

THANKFUL FOR OUR HERITAGE OF FAITH  

On All Saints' Sunday, we will honor those who have gone before us, drawing from Revelation 7:9-17. This passage invites us to give thanks for the faithful witnesses of our past. As we remember the saints, we will consider how their lives inspire us to live with gratitude and purpose. This sermon will encourage us to embody the legacy of faith that they have passed down, recognizing that we are part of a larger narrative of grace.

THANKFULNESS IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING

In this sermon, we will delve into Job's profound expressions of faith and hope in Job 19:23-27a. Despite his immense suffering, Job holds onto his faith and gives thanks for the assurance of redemption. This message will encourage us to find reasons for thanksgiving even in our pain, emphasizing that God is present in our anguish and is working for our good.

LIVING IN THANKFULNESS

Today, we explore Isaiah's vision of a new creation in Isaiah 65:17-25, which paints a picture of joy and fulfillment. As we anticipate the new heavens and new earth, we will reflect on how this promise calls us to a life of gratitude. We will discuss how living in thankfulness transforms our perspective, enabling us to participate in God’s redemptive work in the world, reflecting His love and grace in our lives.

GIVING THANKS TO THE KING

As we approach the final Sunday of the liturgical year, we will reflect on the reign of Christ. We celebrate Christ's sovereignty over all creation. This sermon will focus on the centrality of gratitude in recognizing Christ as Lord. We will reflect on His work in our lives and the world, encouraging us to live in a way that honors His reign through acts of thanksgiving and service to others.