St. Luke Cabot Sermon & Devotion Feed
Come, gather with us as we grow together as disciples and followers of Jesus through the study of His Word. Each week, hear the devotional audio and the sermon and message from this weekend’s worship and at St. Luke Lutheran Church and School in Cabot, Pennsylvania. Find your place at stlukecabot.org
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
So many people look to summer for rest and renewal, but how often do those places, people, and experiences actually leave us desiring and longing for more rest. Join Pastor Jared as we explore part of Psalm 23 and what it means to find real rest and renewal in the summer months.
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
There is nothing like sitting around the campfire with family and friends. How could a place like the campfire be a gathering location for us to practice and live out discipleship as a family? Follow along in the next in the Summer Discipleship series.
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Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
We spend so much time preparing to go on vacation and to travel during the summer months. Yet, how much time and effort do we put into our faith during our travels? Join us for the next in the Summer Discipleship series as we see how we can travel with purpose.
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
This week’s sermon begins with a question about the frequency of praying for external changes versus praying for personal transformation. Then, the focus shifts to the theme of our current sermon series: the transformative power of Jesus' parables.
This parable is found in Matthew 21, and its message is about the importance of inner transformation. Pastor Ben, understanding the struggle of the Pharisees who found it challenging to accept Jesus' message, encourages us to reflect on our own resistance to change and potential complacency in our faith, just like the Pharisees.
The parable of the two sons, one who initially refuses but later complies and the other who agrees but doesn't follow through, is used to underscore the significance of actions over words. We are urged to acknowledge our resistance to God's call to active service and transformation. Despite the challenges, Pastor Ben offers hope by emphasizing that Jesus' message promises change and transformation for everyone, including us. He points out that, unlike the Pharisees, we’ve already been transformed by faith and are God's beloved children.
In conclusion, we’re challenged to maintain hope and actively participate in God's work, even when it seems difficult or unlikely. We're encouraged to cultivate a mindset of radical hope and trust in God's transformative power. We're also urged to consider our roles in this ongoing transformation and live out our faith with renewed commitment and action.
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
The summer is now in full swing! What does it mean and look like to live our faith during the unique moment of summer? Join Pastor Jared as we explore why it could be beneficial to stop and intentionally plan what our summer months could be.
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Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ben begins by emphasizing the focus on Jesus' parables for the summer, specifically the Parable of the Mustard Seed, highlighting its transformative intent. The small but significant mustard seed is contrasted with our modern cultural preference for "bigger is better," with things like oversized soft drinks, large trucks, massive TVs, and giant cruise ships. Then, we hear the touching story of Hattie May Wyatt, a poor 6-year-old girl in the 1800s who saved 57 cents to help build a larger church building for Grace Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. Her small contribution went on to inspire significant developments, including not only the establishment of a larger church, but also Temple University and Good Samaritan Hospital.
We explore the connection to the Parable of the Mustard Seed, which illustrates how God's kingdom grows from small beginnings. Pastor Ben emphasizes that Jesus often valued small, humble acts and reminds us that the Christian faith is grounded in the simple yet profound truth that "Jesus Christ died and rose for me." This message, though simple, has the power to transform lives and circumstances, as seen through biblical examples and everyday acts of kindness and service.
In closing, we are encouraged to appreciate the power of small acts of faith and service, trusting that God can use them to create significant, lasting impacts in His kingdom.
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Many people look forward to the day they retire from the workforce, yet how does Jesus talk about retirement and planning for the future? Join Pastor Jared as we explore how a follower of Jesus lives a faithful retirement.
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