Sunday, July 12, 2026
Where do you look for your identity, peace, and security? In this week’s sermon from Romans, Paul speaks honestly about the inner struggle every Christian knows: the desire to do good alongside the painful reality of ongoing sin and failure. Left to ourselves, even God’s good Law exposes how deeply broken we are. But the answer is not merely to look inward or strive more fiercely. Instead, Paul calls us to “look out”—away from ourselves and toward Jesus Christ. In Him there is no condemnation, but forgiveness, freedom, and the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. When our hearts accuse us and our failures seem overwhelming, God reminds us that our hope rests not in our performance, but in Christ who holds us securely forever.
8:00 Traditional Service
9:30 Contemporary Service
Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE ®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
Liturgical portions taken from Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service Setting 2. Used by permission. LSB Liturgy License no. 000012403.
“I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table,” text © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License no. 110005570.
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