Simply the Sermon for August 9, 2026: Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

Our Bible readings for Sunday, August 9, the 11th Sunday after Pentecost are:1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 10:5-15; and Matthew 14:22-33

Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God’s presence to others.

August 9, 2026: Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

The Bethel Worship Team

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Simply the Sermon for August 2, 2026: Tenth Sunday After Pentecost

Our texts for Sunday, August 2 are: Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (as the call to worship); Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21

In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. In the offering we bring all that we have and all that we are to share with the people of God. As we share the bread of life, we are sent forth to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry.

August 2, 2026: Tenth Sunday After Pentecost

The Bethel Worship Team

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