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Sundays after Pentecost

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan Heifner talks about the role of uncertainty in our faith. This is based on Matthew 21:23–32 NRSVUE.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan Heifner talks about the role of uncertainty in our faith. This is based on Matthew 21:23–32 NRSVUE.

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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

In this week's sermon, Pastor Terra Amundson talked about the parable of a fair day's wage and the gifts of God's grace. This is based on Matthew 20:1–16 NRSVUE.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Terra Amundson talked about the parable of a fair day's wage and the gifts of God's grace. This is based on Matthew 20:1–16 NRSVUE.

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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sundays after Pentecost

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan Heifner talks about the importance of grace and the freedom that come from forgiveness and mercy. This is based on Matthew 18:21–35 NRSVUE.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan Heifner talks about the importance of grace and the freedom that come from forgiveness and mercy. This is based on Matthew 18:21–35 NRSVUE.

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Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan talks about healing old hurts and focusing on the way we interact with one another. It's based on Matthew 18:15–20 NRSVUE.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan talks about healing old hurts and focusing on the way we interact with one another. It's based on Matthew 18:15–20 NRSVUE.

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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

What makes life worth living? Pastor Jonathan finds the answer in Jesus' teaching. This is based on Matthew 16:21–28 NRSVUE.

What makes life worth living? Pastor Jonathan finds the answer in Jesus' teaching. This is based on Matthew 16:21–28 NRSVUE.

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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan Heifner talks about who we say Jesus is and how we live out his teachings. This is based on Matthew 16:13–20 NRSVUE.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan Heifner talks about who we say Jesus is and how we live out his teachings. This is based on Matthew 16:13–20 NRSVUE.

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan Heifner shares the story of the Canaanite woman who came to Jesus seeking healing for her daughter. As Pastor Jonathan explains, Jesus failed to really see her at the beginning of the story, before showing her compassion in the end. This is based on Matthew 15:21–28 NRSVUE.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan Heifner shares the story of the Canaanite woman who came to Jesus seeking healing for her daughter. As Pastor Jonathan explains, Jesus failed to really see her at the beginning of the story, before showing her compassion in the end. This is based on Matthew 15:21–28 NRSVUE.

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Sundays after Pentecost

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan tells the story of Jesus walking on water and calling to Peter to walk toward him. Peter began walking toward Jesus, but then he became afraid and began to sink. Jesus saved him and asked why Peter had doubted. This is based on Matthew 14: 22–33 NRSVUE.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan tells the story of Jesus walking on water and calling to Peter to walk toward him. Peter began walking toward Jesus, but then he became afraid and began to sink. Jesus saved him and asked why Peter had doubted. This is based on Matthew 14: 22–33 NRSVUE.

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan tells the story of the loaves and fishes, when Jesus and his disciples fed thousands of people on just a small basket of food. This is based on Matthew 14:13–21 NRSVUE.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jonathan tells the story of the loaves and fishes, when Jesus and his disciples fed thousands of people on just a small basket of food. This is based on Matthew 14:13–21 NRSVUE.

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Jesus tells the parable of the mustard seed, in which the kindom of God is likened to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a large plant. This is based on Matthew 13.31–32, 44–46 NRSVUE.

Jesus tells the parable of the mustard seed, in which the kindom of God is likened to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a large plant. This is based on Matthew 13.31–32, 44–46 NRSVUE.

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

The Rev. John Calhoun guest preached on Loving Boldly. This was based on Matthew 22:34–40 NRSVUE.

The Rev. John Calhoun guest preached on Loving Boldly. This was based on Matthew 22:34–40 NRSVUE.

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

As we see in Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 NRSVUE, when the seed takes root in good soil, it will produce a bountiful harvest.

As we see in Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 NRSVUE, when the seed takes root in good soil, it will produce a bountiful harvest.

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sundays after Pentecost

Together with the other churches in the Cedar Rapids Metro Circuit, we worshipped as one. Our time together was based on Psalm 119:33–40, Romans 7:15–25a, and Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30 NRSVUE.

Together with the other churches in the Cedar Rapids Metro Circuit, we worshipped as one. Our time together was based on Psalm 119:33–40, Romans 7:15–25a, and Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30 NRSVUE.

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Cedar Rapids Metro Circuit Worship

In this week's sermon, we study the story of Abraham offering his son Isaac and saying repeatedly, "Here I am." This is based on Genesis 22.1–14 NRSVUE.

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

This week's sermon focuses on Abraham and his sons and the expansive love of Jesus. This is based on Genesis 21.8–21 NRSVUE.

This week's sermon focuses on Abraham and his sons and the expansive love of Jesus. This is based on Genesis 21.8–21 NRSVUE.

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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

We celebrated generations and the legacy each one leaves on the ministries and missions of St. Paul’s Church. We shared some of the values, lessons, and memories of members from different generations. The Foundation shared about gifts that have been provided through the years to care for future generations and secure a solid future for the Church. We reflected on the lasting impact, or the Legacy for Generations. This was based on Luke 21:1–4 NRSVUE.

We celebrated generations and the legacy each one leaves on the ministries and missions of St. Paul’s Church. We shared some of the values, lessons, and memories of members from different generations. The Foundation shared about gifts that have been provided through the years to care for future generations and secure a solid future for the Church. We reflected on the lasting impact, or the Legacy for Generations. This was based on Luke 21:1–4 NRSVUE.

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Third Sunday after Pentecost: Foundation Sunday

In this week's sermon, we hear four stories of mercy and belonging. This is based on Matthew 9.9–13 and 18–26 NRSVUE.

In this week's sermon, we hear four stories of mercy and belonging. This is based on Matthew 9.9–13 and 18–26 NRSVUE.

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Second Sunday after Pentecost

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

John 4:24 NRSVUE

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