Our collection of sermon series focusing on stewardship
Isaiah 65:17-25 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Glorious New Creation 17 For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and […]
Luke 18:9-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by […]
Jeremiah 17:5-10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 5 Thus says the Lord: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals and make mere flesh their strength, whose hearts turn away from the Lord. 6 They shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when relief comes. They shall live in the parched places of the wilderness, […]
Micah 1:3-5, 5:2-5a, 6:6-8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Micah 1:3-5 3 For lo, the Lord is coming out of his place, and will come down and tread upon the high places of the earth. 4 Then the mountains will melt under him and the valleys will burst open, like wax near the fire, like waters poured down a steep […]
Genesis 12:1-9 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Call of Abram 12 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be […]
2 Kings 5:1-15 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Healing of Naaman 5 Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy.[a] 2 Now the Arameans on one of their […]
Acts 17:16-31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Paul in Athens 16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he argued in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and also in the marketplace[a] every day with those who happened to be there. 18 Also […]
We conclude our Journey to Generosity series with a message from Matthew 22:34-40. You are invited to sew love and give God your whole self by contributing to the ministry and mission of Covenant Christian Church. If you feel called to do so, you can submit an Estimate of Giving online. Matthew 22:34-40 New Revised Standard […]
The second installment in our Journey to Generosity series continues in the gospel of Matthew 22:15-22 Matthew 22:15-22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Question about Paying Taxes 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. 16 So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that […]
We begin our Journey To Generosity series in the Gospel of Matthew 22:1-14 Matthew 22:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22 Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his slaves to […]