Zion Evangelical UCC

“…outdo one another in showing honor.” (Romans 12:10) God calls us to honor each other. How can we best do so?... We’ll talk more about it tomorrow in worship. I hope to see you there! Blessings, Pastor Basile

Tomorrow I will preach the third and last sermon in a three-week series entitled, “Jesus: Right from Wrong.” We’ll study another of Jesus’ parables in its original context and discuss what it teaches us about right and wrong. How would Jesus’ original audience have interpreted these teachings? How can understanding that help us interpret and apply them to our own lives? Understanding the world in which Jesus gave these teachings reveals how powerfully they still speak to everyone’s lives today. Jesus: Right from Wrong Sermon Series 1.) Sunday, October 9th: “The Dishonest Manager: Being Honest” (Luke 16:1-13) 2.) Sunday, October 16th: “The Rich Man and Lazarus: Taking Responsibility” (Luke 16:19-31) 3.) Sunday, October 23rd: “The Laborers in the Vineyard: Being Fair” (Matthew 20:1-16)

Tomorrow I will preach the second sermon in a three-week series entitled, “Jesus: Right from Wrong.” We’ll study another of Jesus’ parables in its original context and discuss what it teaches us about right and wrong. How would Jesus’ original audience have interpreted these teachings? How can understanding that help us interpret and apply them to our own lives? Understanding the world in which Jesus gave these teachings reveals how powerfully they still speak to everyone’s lives today.

Tomorrow, I will preach the first sermon in a three-week series entitled, “Jesus: Right from Wrong.” We’ll study the first of three of Jesus’ parables in its original context and discuss what it teaches us about right and wrong. How would Jesus’ original audience have interpreted these teachings? How can understanding that help us interpret and apply them to our own lives? Understanding the world in which Jesus gave these teachings reveals how powerfully they still speak to everyone’s lives today. Jesus: Right from Wrong Sermon Series 1.) Sunday, October 9th: “The Dishonest Manager: Being Honest” (Luke 16:1-13) 2.) Sunday, October 16th: “The Rich Man and Lazarus: Taking Responsibility” (Luke 16:19-31) 3.) Sunday, October 23rd: “The Laborers in the Vineyard: Being Fair” (Matthew 20:1-16)

“Happy are the pure in heart; they will see God!” (Matthew 5:8)(GNT) Happiness is good. One way to attain it, is by thinking about God. Who is this God we serve? We’ll talk more about it tomorrow. I hope to see you in worship!

People surprise each other with gifts in many, different ways. The same is true of God and his gifts. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.” (1 Peter 4:10)

“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) Everyone is meaningful to God. That should impact the way we treat…everyone.

“Discipline yourselves; keep alert.” (1 Peter 5:8) Preparation is a prerequisite for success when it comes to many things, including faith.

“My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” (Isaiah 32:18) Worldly structures aren’t eternal. Those built by God…are. I hope to see you in worship! Blessings, Pastor Basile

“Rejoice always…” (1 Thessalonians 5:16) What does Holy Scripture mean when it encourages us to “rejoice always?” Blessings, Pastor Basile We hope you’re able to join us in person at church! For those unable to attend in person, we will live stream the worship service from the church sanctuary at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/ZionEvangelicalUCC/.

“For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” (Hebrews 8:12) Understanding we’re forgiven not only gives us peace and comfort…it changes our whole lives. Tomorrow, we’ll learn what a Gospel story about food can teach us about that.

Being grateful when times are tough isn’t always easy. But it transforms our lives and eternities. We’ll talk more about it tomorrow. I hope to see you in worship!

People certainly aren’t perfect. But God is, and that has huge implications for our faith. We’ll talk more about it Sunday. I hope to see you in worship! Blessings, Pastor Basile 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Exodus 3:7-15, 4:1-15

Psalm 42 I Kings 19:1-13

“After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” (Acts 4:31) Pentecost Sunday. We will give thanks for God’s Presence that fills our lives and talk about how to develop and strengthen an enduring faith.

Mark 3:19b-30

“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” (Isaiah 41:13) There are many things in the world today that have recently happened, and are happening, that are making many people feel unsafe. Scripture teaches us helpful ways to respond.

“And he said, ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’” (Exodus 33:14) Physical presence is powerful.

I John 3:16-24 Psalm 23