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We apologize that the first couple minutes of this sermon replay are missing, but you can jump right in to the main content of the sermon! Quotes for Reflection Eugene Peterson, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction How God wants us to sing like this! Christians are not fussy moralists who cluck their tongues over a world going to hell; Christians are people who praise the God who is on our side....

Scripture Text: Psalm 122 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Anyee Bhutani, “Young New Yorkers Have a New Hot Spot: Sunday Mass, WSJ May 3, 2026 Gen Z Christians attend church more often than millennials, Gen X and baby boomers, according to the Barna Group, a firm that studies U.S. faith trends. In 2025, the typical Gen Z churchgoer attended nearly two weekends a month, the highest level since the...

Scripture Text: Psalm 121 Bryan Buck (Series: Psalms of Ascent) Quotes for Reflection Steven Lawson, Holman Old Testament Commentary Making the trip to Jerusalem required making an upward ascent in elevation into the holy city to attend the feasts. There were no paved roads but, for the most part, only well-trodden paths across the valleys, along the side of rivers, and over mountain passes. This...

Scripture Text: Psalm 120 Series: Psalms of Ascent Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Julian of Norwich, The Showings of Julian Norwich As long as we are in this life, whenever we foolishly turn our attention to those we deem not to be on a spiritual path, our Lord God tenderly touches us and blessedly calls to us, speaking to our souls: Let me be the only object of your attention, my beloved child....

Sermon Text: John 4:1-42 Pat Roach

With Special Guest Jim Byrne Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for the Feast of the Holy Trinity: Sources and Further Reading on the Feast of the Holy Trinity: Trinity Sunday: A Rookie Anglican Guide The Liturgical Home: Ordinary Time by Ashley Tumlin Wallace Sacred Seasons by Danielle Hitchen In this podcast series, we have a chance to explore how the historic Christian church...

Scripture Text: Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 and Acts 2:1-13 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Ben Witherington III Throughout Acts, the presence of the Spirit is seen as the distinguishing mark of Christianity — it is what makes a person a Christian. John Owen, Communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Each Person Distinctly, in Love, Grace, and Consolation But just remember…he...

The Liturgical Feasts Podcast Series Martha Van Houten With Special Guest Alex Wenig Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for Pentecost. Sources and Further Reading on the Feast of Pentecost: The Liturgical Home: Pentecost (Ashley Tumlin Wallace) Pentecost: Called and Equipped for the Work of Jesus Sacred Seasons by Danielle Hitchen In this podcast series, we have a chance to explo...

Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:17-23 and Acts 1:1-11 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection N.T. Wright, Acts for Everyone In the world of the first century, when someone was enthroned as king, that new authority would take effect through heralds going off throughout the territory in question with the news, ‘We have a king!’ That was always proclaimed as good news, because everyone in the ancient world (un...

The Liturgical Feasts Podcast Series Martha Van Houten With Special Guest Jim Byrne Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for the Ascension. Sources and Further Reading on the Feast of the Ascension: Celebrating the Feast of the Ascension (Ashley Tumlin Wallace) Ascension Day & The Real Absence of Christ (Anglican Compass) 3 Ways to Celebrate the Ascension (Thomas More College)...

Scripture Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16 and Luke 15:1-10 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Kylne R. Snodgrass, Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus Few things are more important than our perception of God, for from that understanding we perceive our own identity, how we should think and act, and how the world ought to be. J.C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke...

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Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 15:7-11 and Luke 10:25-37 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Timothy Keller, Ministries of Mercy What was the point of Jesus’ parable? We could put it this way. He was humbling us with the mercy God requires so we can receive the mercy God offers. This is the gospel. All of us lie helpless and bankrupt, dying on the road. Jesus Christ, who is our natural enemy, who owes u...

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Scripture Text: 1 Kings 18:17-39 and Acts 6:1-4 Daniel Robbins Quotes for Reflection: Kallistos Ware, The Orthodox Way (quoting Tito Colliander on the Ascetics). "Prayer is action." Application Questions 1. If you look at your practice, what does is imply about your lived belief in prayer? 2. If you had to focus on one request for this coming day, what would it be? How about for the next week? 3....

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Scripture Text: Philippians 1:3-11 and Acts 16:6-34 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Eugene Peterson, Working the Angles The biblical fact is that there are no successful churches. There are, instead, communities of sinners, gathered before God week after week in towns and villages all over the world. Ralph Ellison, Interview on Invisible Man, 1974 I think most of us Americans are challenged, to b...

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Scripture Text: Exodus 3:1-15 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:1 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Ed Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small In the biblical sense, what we fear shows our allegiances. It shows where we put our trust. It shows who is big in our lives. N.T. Wright, 2 Corinthians The gospel is not just a mechanism for getting people saved. It is the announcement of a love that has changed...

Scripture Text: Isaiah 25:6-9 and Matthew 28:1-10 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection John Calvin, The Gospel of Matthew We now come to the closing scene of our redemption. For the lively assurance of our reconciliation with God arises from Christ having come from hell as the conqueror of death, in order to show that he had the power of a new life at his disposal. Justly, therefore, does Paul say tha...

Scripture Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 and Matthew 27:27-54 Bryan Buck

Scripture Text: Zechariah 9:9-12 and Matthew 21:1-11 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection C.S. Lewis, A Word About Praising The world rings with praise — lovers praising their mistresses [Romeo praising Juliet and vice versa], readers their favourite poet, walkers praising the countryside, players praising their favourite game — praise of weather, wines, dishes, actors, motors, horses, colleges, count...

The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Week 5 in our Lenten series, "Ashes to Glory" Exodus 29:1-9 Matthew 25:31-46 Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!

Scripture Text: Exodus 29:1-9 and Matthew 25:31-46 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Martin Luther, Church Postil We receive Christ not only as a gift by faith, but also as an example of love toward our neighbor, whom we are to serve as Christ serves us. Faith brings and gives Christ to you with all his possessions. Love gives you to your neighbor with all your possessions. These two things constit...

Note: The views expressed by our guest regarding Mary’s intercessory role are their own and do not reflect the beliefs or doctrinal positions of our community or the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). At the same time, we value the opportunity to hear and engage with differing perspectives, recognizing that thoughtful dialogue can enrich our understanding and foster meaningful conversation. We...