Sunday, October 4, 2026
As Christians, we are often quick to acknowledge that Jesus is Lord and that God rules over all things. And yet, in our daily lives, it is not always easy to convince our hearts that this is the case. We like to act like we are in charge of our own lives. As Jesus challenges the religious leaders of his day in Matthew 21:33-46, we will be challenged to consider our own faithful response to God, the owner of everything. Are we tempted to treat our abilities or possessions as if they are ours alone, or will we employ them for God’s purposes?
Traditional Service
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 1. Used by permission. LSB Liturgy License no. 000012403.
“Voices Raised to You We Offer,” text © 1997 GIA Publications, Inc.; tune © 1996 Carolyn Jennings. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License no. 110005570.
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