August 9 2026 Worship Service "Wonderful Words of Life"

Worship Service, August 9, 2026

Sermon Series: "Pondering the Parables"

Sermon: “Wonderful Words of Life"

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Rev. Stephen Coleman

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus is a very difficult and complex parable in the Gospel of Luke. On one hand, it touches on a very common theme in Luke: the problem with riches and possessions. Yet in the midst of this story where the lowly are lifted up and the rich and proud humbled, there is a line where Abraham says, “They have Moses and the prophets, they should have listened to them.” This story is also about the importance of Scripture as a source of faith and life to us. Our focus for the sermon will be on the power of Scripture, and it will encourage us to be listeners to Moses, the prophets, and all the words of life found in Scripture.

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Reference for our August 9 service:

“Blessed Assurance” from Two Pieces for Violin and Piano

Tune: NETTLETON

Arranged by Duane Funderburk

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