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DateScripture ReadingSermon Title
October 26, 2025Luke 18:9-14The Hope of Jesus's Second Coming
October 19, 2025Jeremiah 31:27-34The Hope of Heaven
October 12, 20252 Timothy 2:8-15The Hope of the Resurrection
October 5, 20252 Timothy 1:1-14The Hope for the World
September 28, 2025Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15Mercy Math: Last Will Be First
September 21, 2025Luke 16:1-13Mercy Math 101: Addition by Subtraction
September 14, 0225Luke 15:1-10Mercy Math 101: Ninety Nine < One?
September 7, 2025Philemon 1-21I Want to Trust You, But...
August 31, 2025
Guest Speaker:
Rev. Melissa Dunlap		Jeremiah 2:4-13 Where Is the Lord?
August 24, 2025Luke 13:10-17Compassionate Disruptions
August 17, 2025Isaiah 5:1-7 and Hebrews 11:29-12:2The Pioneer and Perfector of Faith
August 10, 2025Genesis 15:1-6 and Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16.Strangers, Aliens & Foreigners
August 3, 2025Luke 12:13-21Prayers of Connection
July 27, 2025Psalm 85 and Luke 11:1-13Prayers of Connection
July 20, 2025Amos 8:1-12 and Colossians 1:15-28Making Visible the Invisable
July 13, 2025Amos 7:7-17 and Luke 10:25-37The Road to Samaria
July 6, 2025Luke 10:1-11The Sending Out
June 29, 20252 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 and Galatians 5:1, 13-25Hymn Sing Sunday
June 22, 20251 Kings 19:1-15 and Galatians 3:22-29(Faith)fulness of Jesus
June 15, 2025Proverbs 8:1-4, 8:22-31 and John 16:12-15The Resident Sage
June 8, 2025Psalm 104:24-35 and Acts 2:1-21In the Last Days
June 1, 2025Acts 16:16-34Pressed in the Midnight Hour
May 25, 2025Psalm 67 and John 14:23-29My Peace I Give to You
May 18, 2025Psalm 48 and Revelation 21:1-6All Things New
May 11, 2025Psalm 23, and Revelation 7:9-17Fear No More
May 4, 2025John 21:1-19Feed My Lambs
April 27, 2025Psalm 150 and John 20:19-31Still Believing After All These Years
April 20, 2025 Easter SundayPsalm 118:1-2,14-24 and Luke 24:1-12Resurrection and the Life
April 13, 2025Isaiah 50:4-9a and Luke 22:13-24Final Words
April 6, 2025John 12:1-8Who Do You Say I Am?
March 30, 2025Psalm 32 and Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32Jesus Spoke in Parables
March 23, 2025Psalm 63:1-8 and Luke 13:1-9Sacraments & Healing
March 16, 2025Psalm 27:1-14 and Luke 13:31-35Healing Today & Tomorrow
March 9, 2025Deuteronomy 26:1-11 and Luke 4:1-13Longing for God
March 2, 2025Luke 9:28-43aInner Healing
February 23, 2025Genesis 45:3-11,15 and Luke 6:27-36Kinds of Healing: Forgivenss
February 16, 2025Jeremiah 17:5-10 and Luke 6:1-11Wholeness in Holiness
February 9, 2025Isaiah 6:1-10 and Luke 5:1-11The Mystery of Faith
February 2, 20251 Corinthians 13:1-13The Love to Heal
January 26, 2025Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, and Luke 4:14-21 Loving That Neighbor
January 19, 2025Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, and Luke 4:14-21 Barriers & Boundaries
January 12, 2025Isaiah 43:1-7 and Luke 1:26-38Who Is My Neighbor?
January 5, 2025Isaiah 60:1-6,Matthew 2:1-12Magi, Syrophoenician Woman & Pilate's Wife
December 29, 2024
Hymn Sing		Psalm 148 Hymn Sing
December 24, 2024
Christmas Eve		Luke 2:1-20Not a Silent Night
December 22, 2024Luke 1:46-55, 2:41-52Amazed, Astounded & Astonished
December 15, 2024Luke 2:33-25Piercing of Mary's Soul
December 8, 2024Christmas Cantata"Mary Did You Know?"
December 1, 2024Acts 1:8-14Begin with the End
November 24, 2024John 18:33-38Testifying to Truth
November 17, 2024Mark 13:1-8Beyond Massive & Magnificent Stones
November 10, 2024
Lay Leader: Beth Hitchings		Mark 12:38-44Kinds of Kindness
November 3, 2024Mark 12:38-44Worship Is a Lifestyle
October 27, 2024Mark 10:46-52Found People Find People
October 20, 2024Mark 10:35-45Saved People Serve People
October 13, 2024Job 23:1-9, 16-17Growing People Change
October 6, 2024Mark 10:2-16You Can't Do Life Alonge
September 29, 2024James 5:13-20Let Us Pray
September 22, 2024James 3:13-4:3, 7-8Sowing Peace
September 15, 2024James 3:1-12Starting Small
September 8, 2024James 2:1-17Mercy Over Judgement
September 1, 2024Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-18Who Will You Serve?
August 25, 20241 Kings 8:41-43Inspiring Life
August 18, 20241 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14Solomon's Genius
August 11, 20242 Samuel 18:5-9,18:15,18:31-33Absalom, Judas & Cains
August 4, 20242 Samuel 11:26-12:13Listening to the Nathans
July 28, 2024John 6:1-21How Can We Help?
July 21, 2024Mark 6:30-34, 53-56The Compassion Paradox
July 14, 2024Ephesians 1:3-14Our Wealth in Heavenly Places
July 7, 20242 Corinthians 12:2-10For the Least...Faith & Poverty
June 30, 2024Mark 5:21-23When Troubles Linger...
June 23, 2024Mark 4:35-41Do You Not Care?
June 16, 2024Mark 4:26-34The Invisible and Subversive Kingdom
June 9, 2024
Graduation Sunday		Mark 3:20-35Jesus, The Misunderstood Soul
June 2, 2024Corinthians 4:5-12Treasure in Jars of Clay
May 23, 2024John 3:1-17It's Never Too Late
May 19, 2024Acts 2:1-21All Together Now
May 12, 2024John 17:6-19The Subtle Art of Relationships
May 5, 2024John 15:9-17The Good Life
April 28, 20241 John 4:7-21Who's Vulnerable?
April 21, 2024John 3:16-24Lavish Open Hearted Love
April 14, 2024
Guest Speaker
Rev.Dr. Michelle Chaney		Luke 24:36b-48The Discipleship Implication
April 7, 2024Act 4:32-35Start with Love
March 31, Easter Sunday Traditional ServiceJohn 20:1-18Mary, I Am Here
March 31, Easter Sunday 7AM Outdoor ServiceMark 16:1-8
March 24, 2024 Palm SundayMark 11:1-11Hosanna in the Highest
March 17, 2024John 12:20-33The Lenten Garden
March 10, 2024John 3: 14-21The Beloved World
March 3, 2024John 2: 12-22Disruptive Grace
February 25, 2024Mark 8: 31-38Love & the Cross
February 18, 2024Mark 1:9-15River in the Wilderness
February 11, 20242 Kings 2:1-12Healing Friendships
February 4, 20241 Corinthians 9:16-23Love's Invitation
January 28, 2024Psalm 42: 1-11Self Soul Care
January 21, 20241 Corinthians 7:29-31Family & Childhood: Read it here -Snow Day
January 14, 2024Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18Care of the Soul
January 7, 2024Psalm 80:1-9The Longing for Peace
December 31, 2023Luke 2:22-40Hymn Sing
December 24, 2023Luke 1:26-56Rejoice!
December 17, 2023Luke 2:1-20Lessons and Carols
December 10, 2023Mark 1:1-8Surprised!
December 3, 2023Mark 13:24-37Meanwhile...
November 26, 2023Luke 17:11-19Opportunities of Gratitude
November 19, 2023Matthew 23:1-12When the Vacuum Needs Cleaning
November 12, 2023Matthew 25:1-13Jesus, Is It Too Late?
November 5, 2023Matthew 23:1-12When the Vacuum Needs Cleaning
October 29, 2023Exodus 17:1-7Healing, Faith and Imagination
October 22, 2023Exodus 33:11-23Presence & Absence of God
October 15, 2023Exodus 32:1-14When Things Go Wrong
October 8, 20232 Kings 5:1-14The Unexpected Ways of God
October 1, 2023Exodus 20:1-20Moral Wisdom
September 24, 2023Exodus 16:2-15The Curious Bread from Heaven
September 17, 2023Exodus 14:10-31They Were Watching God
September 10, 2023Exodus 3:1-15I've heard My People Cry
September 3, 2023
Lay Leader		Romans 15:13
Lamentations 3:22-23
Each Moment is a Mission
August 27, 2023Exodus 1:8 - 2:10The Person Who Changed Everything
August 13, 2023Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28Rich Tapestry of Love
August 6, 2023Genesis 32:22-31This Dark Beautiful Night
July 30, 2023Genesis 29:15-28Blessings from the Lord
July 23, 2023Genesis 28:10-19aAre You There God, It's Me, Jacob
July 16, 2023Genesis 25:19-34Brother of More Famous Jacob
July 9, 2023Matthew 5:14-16 NRSVWitnessess of Hope: Rev. Sarah Calvert guest
July 2, 2023Genesis 22:1-14May the Road Rise to Meet You
June 25, 2023Genesis 21:8-22Curious Path in the Wilderness
June 18, 2023Genesis 18:1-15She Who Laughs Last
June 11, 2023Genesis 12:1-9The Man Called Abram
June 4, 2023Matthew 28:16-20Curriculum of EternityMatthew 28:16-20
May 28, 20231 Corinthians 12:3-13Hymn Sing & One People Under Christ
May 21, 2023Acts 17:22-31 The Poetics of Heaven
May 14, 2023Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 The Obscure Corner Where God Resides
May 7, 20231 Peter 2:2-10The Good Alternative Narrative
April 30, 2023Psalm 23The Lord is Our Shepherd
April 23, 2023John 3:1-17The Tale of Father & Judge
April 16, 2023John 20: 19-31Thomas the Apostle of Science
April 9, 2023
Easter		John 20:1-18I Have Seen the Lord
April 6, 2023
Maundy Thursday		VariousNight to Remember
March 26, 2023John 11:1-7, 17-45If You Had Been Here...Hosanna
March 19, 2023John 9:1-17, 35-41We Can See Clearly Now
March 12, 2023John 4:5-26Living Water from the Well of Troubled Life
March 5, 2023John 3:1-17For God So Loves the World
February 26, 2023Matthew 4:1-11Forty Days & Forty Nights
February 22, 2023
Ash Wednesday		Joel 2:1-2, 12-17,
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21		Beauty for Ashes
February 19, 2023Matthew 17:1-9After Six Days
February 12, 2023Matthew 5:38-48Moving On to Perfection
February 5, 2023Matthew 5:13-20Fulfillment of Love
January 29, 2023Matthew 5:1-12The Beatitudes
January 22, 2023Matthew4:12-23The Call of the Kingdom
January 15, 2023Matthew 2:1-12Betwixt Kingdom
January 8, 2023Matthew 3:13-17Baptism: Entering Life
January 1, 2023Matthew 2:13-23Reversals of the Kingdom
December 25, 2022Isaiah 52:7-10Living in the Messianic Age
Christmas Eve, 2022Luke 2:1-20Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols
December 18, 2022Isaiah 7:10-16God's Surprising Gift
December 11, 2022Isaiah 35:1-10Hope In Our Tenacious God
December 4, 2022Isaiah 11:1-10Prepare the Way of the Lord
November 27, 2022Matthew 24:36-44Unexpected Hour
November 20, 2022Colossians 1:9-20Reconcile All Things
November 13, 2022Isaiah 65: 17-25Imagine a New Earth
November 6, 20222 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17Firstfruits of Salvation
October 30, 2022Luke 19:1-10In Small Packages
October 23, 20222 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18Beauty of Eventide
October 16, 20222 Timothy 3:14-4:5Ministry to the Fullest
October 9, 20222 Timothy 1:1-14The Most Cherished Treasure
October 2, 2022Mark 4:2-9 (ESV)Lay Leader: "Good Soil"
September 25, 2022Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15Investment in Anathoth
September 18, 2022Jeremiah 8:18-9:1Spiritual Community of Healing
September 11, 2022Jeremiah 18:1-11In an Artist's Hand
September 4, 2022Jeremiah 2:4-13Springs & Cisterns of Living Water
August 28, 2022Psalm 81:1, 10-16Hymn Sing Sunday
August 21, 2022Jeremiah 1:4-10A Young Prophet
August 14, 2022Isaiah 5:1-8A Love Song for My Beloved Vineyard
August 7, 2022Isaiah 1:10-20Rational Justice
July 31, 2022Hosea 11:1-11The Summer of Living Biblically: Kindness Leads Us to Repentance
July 24, 2022Hosea 1:2-10The Summer of Living Biblically: Ruhamah and Ammi
July 17, 2022Ruth 1-4The Play of Ruth
July 10 , 2022Colossians 1:1-14Giving Thanks for Dranesville!
July 3, 20222 Kings 5:1-14The Summer of Living Biblically: The Secular Encountering the Sacred
June 26, 2022Galatians 5:1, 13-25Freedom Refined
June 12, 2022John 16: 12-15Divine Wisdom
June 19, 20221 Kings 19:1-15aThe Concealed Eternity
June 5, 2022Acts 2: 1-21The Spirit for Enchanted Faith
May 29, 2022John 17: 20-26Hymn Sing this Sunday
May 22, 2022Acts 16:9-15Good Holy Pressure
May 15, 2022Acts 11: 1-18The Expansion of the Reign of God
May 8, 2022John 10:22-30The Recovery of Hearing
May 1, 2022John 21:1-19Feed My Sheep
April 24, 2022John 20:19-31Thomas the Mystic
April 17, 2022
Easter Sunday		John 20:11-18Who Are We Looking For?
April 10, 2022
Palm Sunday		Luke 19:28-44Hosanna: Prayer of Deliverance
April 3, 2022John 12: 1-8We Were Like those Who Dream
March 27, 2022Luke 15:11-32Our Father's Home
March 20, 2022Luke 13:1-9The Giving Trees in God's Vineyard
March 13, 2022Luke 13:31-35Not Complete Unknown
March 6, 2022Luke 4:1-13A Season in the Wilderness
March 2 2022
Ash Wednesday		Joel 2:1-2, 12-17,
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21		As We Walk Toward Jerusalem
February 27 2022Luke 9:28-42Faithful Generation
February 20 2022Luke 6:27-38Expect Nothing and Appreciate Everything
February 13 2022Luke 6:17-266Blessings and Woes
February 6 2022Luke 5:1-11The Call
January 30 2022Luke 4:21-30Love at Nazareth's Edge
January 23 2022Nehemiah 8:1-10Strengthening God's People
January 9 2022Luke 3:15-22The Beloved of God
January 2 2022Ephesians 3:1-12 The Mystery of the Impossible
January 16 2022John 2:1-11Wine for Celebration
December 26 2021Colossians 3:12-17 The Gift that Keeps On Giving
December 24 2021
Christmas Eve		Isaiah 9:2-7For the Love of Christmas
December 5 2021Luke 1:68-79By the Tender Mercy of God
November 28 2021Luke 21:25-36Travails of Hope
October 10 2021Job 19:13-27 My Redeemer Lives
October 3 2021Job 3:11-16Compassion for the Unrighteous
September 26 2021James 5:13-20 Elijah's Prayer
September 19 2021Proverbs 31:10-31Wise Love Over Foolish Sin
September 12 2021 Proverbs 1:20-33Uncommon Sense
September 5 2021Mark 7:24-30Jesus, a Stranger in a Strange Land
August 29 2021Song of Songs 2:8-13Voice of the Beloved
August 22 20211 Kings 8:22-30Will God Dwell on Earth?
August 15 2021John 6:51-58Living Bread
August 8 2021Ruth 4:1-12Stepping Up
August 1 2021Ruth 3:1-10Risky Business of Building Community
July 25 2021Ruth 2:1-12May the Lord be With You
July 18 2021Ruth 1:15-18Uncommon Connections
July 11 2021Ruth 1:1-6Believing Again
July 4 2021Psalm 34:1-8God Is Good!?
June 27 2021Mark 5:21-43Do Not Fear, Only Believe
June 20 2021Mark 4:35-41Why Are You Afraid?
June 13 2021Mark 4:26-34Growth in Kingdom
June 6 2021Mark 3:20-35The Household of God
May 30 2021John 3:1-17The Wind Blows Where It Chooses
May 23 2021John 15:26-27 ; John 16:4-15The Spirit of Truth Will Guide You
May 16 2021John 17:6-19That They May Be One
May 9 2021John 15:9-17No Greater Love
May 2 2021John 15:1-8Pruned to Bear More Fruit
April 25 2021John 10:11-18One Flock, One Shepherd
April 18 2021Luke 24:36b-48Why Do Doubts Arise?
April 11 2021John 20:19-31Through Believing You May Have Life
April 4 2021John 20:1-18He Is Going Ahead of You
March 28 2021Mark 11:1-11The Lord Needs It
March 21 2021John 12:20-33Drawing All People to Him
March 14 2021John 3:14-21Not Condemned, but Saved
March 7 2021John 2:13-22Missing the Point
February 28 2021Mark 8:31-38Losing and Saving
February 21 2021Mark 1:9-15Into the Wilderness
February 14 2021Mark 9:2-9It Is Good for Us to Be Here
February 7 2021Mark 1:29-39Out to a Deserted Place
January 31 2021Mark 1:21-28What Is This?
January 24 2021Mark 1:14-20Immediately They Left
January 17 2021John 1:43-51We Have Found Him
January 10 2021Mark 1:4-11 I Am Well Pleased
January 03 2021Matthew 2:1-12By Another Way
December 27 2020Luke 2:22-40Revelation and Glory
December 24 2020Luke 2:1-20Sing of His Birth
December 20 2020Luke 1:26-38How Can This Be?
December 13 2020John 1:6-8 ,19-28Testify
December 6 2020Mark 1:1-8Prepare the Way
November 29 2020Mark 13:24-37Be Alert!
November 22 2020Matthew 25:31-46 Doing to the Least
November 15 2020Matthew 25:14-30The Joy of Your Master
November 8 2020Matthew 25:1-13I Don't Know You
November 1 2020Psalm 77Lament and Hope
October 25 2020Matthew 22:34-46 Which Is the Greatest?
October 18 2020Matthew 22:15-22Give to Caesar...Give to God
October 11 2020Matthew 22:1-14Everything Is Ready
October 4 2020Matthew 21:33-46When the Owner Comes...
September 27 2020Matthew 21:23-32Who Does God's Will?
September 20 2020Matthew 20:1-16Divine Wages
September 13 2020Matthew 18:21-35How Often Should I Forgive?
September 6 2020Matthew 18:15-20I Am There
August 30 2020Matthew 16:21-28Stumbling Blocks
August 23 2020Matthew 16:13-20Standing at the Gates
August 16 2020Matthew 15:10-28Listen and Understand
August 9 2020Matthew 14:22-33Take Heart
August 2 2020Matthew 14:13-21Bring Them Here to Me
July 26 2020Matthew 13:31-33,44-52The Kingdom Is Like…
July 19 2020Matthew 13:24-30,36-43Wheat and Weeds
July 12 2020Matthew 13:1-9,18-23Seeds and Soils
July 5 2020Matthew 11:16-19,25-30Rest for Your Souls
June 28 2020Matthew 10:40-42When You Pray
June 21 2020Matthew 10:24-39Not Peace, but a Sword
June 14 2020Matthew 9:35-10:23The Harvest Is Plentiful
June 7 2020Matthew 28:16-20Go..Baptizing…and Teaching…and Remember
May 31 2020John 7:37-39"Let Anyone Who Is Thirsty Come"
May 24 2020John 17:1-11"That They May Know You"
May 10 2020John 14:1-14"Greater Works Than These"
May 17 2020John 14:15-21"I Will Not Leave You"
May 3 2020John 10:1-10"Hearing His Voice"
April 26 2020Luke 24:13-35"Being Made Known"
April 19 2020John 20:19-31"So That You May Come To Believe"
April 12 2020Matthew 28:1-10"You Will See Him"
April 5 2020Matthew 21:1-11"Who Is This"
March 29 2020John 11:1-45"So That You May Believe"
March 22 2020John 9:1-41I Was Blind, Now I See
March 15 2020John 4:5-42Living Water
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