​Sermon Series: Broken - Good News for Tough Times

July 12–August 16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This series draws from the Romans lectionary readings. The lections remind us that God is with us and for us—regardless of what life brings. God’s loving faithfulness is absolute despite our occasional feelings to the contrary. ​​​​​​​

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Sunday, August 9th: 8:45am/11:15am

Sermon:​ The End of the Law

Rev. Dr. Ann Kovan​​​​

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Synopsis:

Through Jesus, God is finally able to mend the brokenness of humanity that couldn’t be fixed through God’s Old Testament Covenant that depended on human obedience. Grace restores what is broken—not anything we can do.​

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Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

5 Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that "the person who does these things will live by them." 6 But the righteousness that comes from faith says, "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?' (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 or 'Who will descend into the abyss?’" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? "The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we

proclaim); 9 because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. 11 The scripture says, "No one who believes in him will be put to shame." 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. 13 For, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." 14 But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15 And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"