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Blessed Are They in Jesus (All Saints Day)
[Matthew 5:2-10] And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven....
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Nov 1, 20196 min read
Reformation: 500 Years Later, Days of Confusion (Reformation Sunday)
[Revelation 14:6-7] Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Oct 27, 20197 min read
Saved Unto True Good Works (Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity)
Saved unto True Good Works – [Read Matthew 22:34-40] Nobody plants an apple tree to watch it die or a vegetable garden to watch it...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Oct 21, 20196 min read
Sit in Your Sins to Sit in His Grace (Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity)
[Luke 14:8-11] “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more distinguished...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Oct 21, 20196 min read
Mother and Son (Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity)
[1 Kings 17:20-23] And Elijah cried to the Lord, “O Lord my God, have you brought calamity even upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Oct 6, 20195 min read
Saint Michael and All Angels
Saint Michael and All Angels [Read Revelation 12:1-17] On any controversial issue, the world tends to offer only two solutions: Hate or...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Sep 29, 20195 min read
Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
[Matthew 9:9] As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Sep 21, 20196 min read
The Law, Your Excuse for No Mercy? (Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity)
[Luke 10:29-37] But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Sep 15, 20196 min read
Jesus Heals Your Hearing & Speaking (Twelfth Sunday after Trinity)
[Mark 7:31-37] Then he returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. 32...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Sep 12, 20195 min read
Only Sinners Can Be Saved (The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity)
[Luke 18:9-14] He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Aug 31, 20195 min read
God Tears Down to Build Up (Tenth Sunday after Trinity)
[Read Luke 19:41-48] God Tears Down to Build Up God tears down to build up. God takes away to give. And God judges and disciplines. You...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Aug 24, 20195 min read
Be Wise in God's Ways (Ninth Sunday after Trinity)
Be Wise in God’s Ways – Luke 16:1-9 Household expenses. The month to month budget. Borrowing and interest rates. Income vs. outflow. Tax...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Aug 18, 20196 min read
Who Do You Listen To? God's Word Is Always Good (The Eighth Sunday after Trinity)
[Matthew 7:15-23] Today, Jesus warns you not about false messages taught in the world, but about false preaching in His church - not...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Aug 11, 20196 min read
Death Is Earned; Eternal Life Is Given (Seventh Sunday after Trinity)
Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Death Is Earned;...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Aug 4, 20195 min read
Sixth Sunday after Trinity
[Read Matthew 5:17-22] Jesus’ Death & Resurrection Is Your Only Hope True righteousness. Entrance into heaven. You will die. This life...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Jul 27, 20196 min read
Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Joseph Forgives His Murderers – Read Genesis 50:15-21 It’s rare that a man alive gets to face his murderers. I believe there’s a Clint...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Jul 14, 20196 min read
Third Sunday after Trinity
[Read Luke 15:1-10] Heaven Rejoices When You Repent You’re in a car going the wrong direction down a dark road. Home is behind you, but...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Jul 9, 20196 min read
Second Sunday after Trinity
One In Christ Means No Contempt for Race or Nationality You’ve done wrong. You’ve done self-centered things; you’ve thought in a...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Jul 1, 20197 min read
Holy Trinity
[Read John 3:16-17] The Holy Trinity, No Other God There are many religions in the world. Are these various religions all different ways...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Jun 16, 20196 min read
The Day of Pentecost
[Read John 14:23-27] “He Will Teach You All Things”, for Your Peace Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my...
Rev. Curtis Stephens
Jun 8, 20196 min read
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