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Sunday Service — August 2, 2026
This service places an honest self-examination beside the story of John the Baptist and Herod. The sermon asks what happens when people recognize a need but let weariness, convenience, or the limits they have set keep them from acting. A personal account of turning away someone seeking food becomes a repentance-centered call to see Christ in neighbors, to feed people in practical ways, and to make the church’s worship visible through mercy.
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Scripture References
Each reference links to the point where it was detected in the service video.
- Matthew 14:1–21 at 38:23 (38:23)
- Matthew 14:13–21 at 38:23 (38:23)
- Matthew 25 at 1:00:03 (1:00:03)
Hymns And Service Music
Each hymn links to its detected introduction or performance in the service video.
- Hymn 627 — Victory In Jesus at 1:05:44 (1:05:44)
References and hymn numbers were reviewed against the service captions. Caption transcription can occasionally be imprecise; staff review remains welcome.
Caption-guided chapter links
These automated transcript markers are a starting point and will be reviewed by church staff.
- 10:00 — Worship And Welcome
The service opens in song, welcomes visitors, and moves into the morning’s shared worship.
- 40:00 — John The Baptist And Herod
The message recounts Herod’s response to John the Baptist and reflects on the cost of compromised conviction.
- 45:00 — Seeing Christ In A Neighbor
A candid story about someone asking for food is read through Matthew 25, challenging the church to respond with mercy rather than convenience.
- 50:00 — Communion And Commitment
The congregation shares communion and hears an invitation to prayer, faith, and belonging.
Service Guide And Bulletin Context
Read the August 2, 2026 worship bulletin. The guide was used to cross-check this service’s captions and order of worship.
The bulletin identifies Rev. Michael S. Williams’s sermon as “Fresh Fish Anyone?!” and records Celebration of the Lord’s Supper with the deacons. Bob Wilson’s prelude was “My Redeemer Is Faithful And True.”
Scripture In The Worship Guide
- Psalm 17:1–7, 15
- Matthew 14:1–21
Music In The Worship Guide
- Hymn 571 — You Are My All In All
- Hymn 360 — We Will Glorify
- Hymn 642 — Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross
- Hymn 706 — Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
- Hymn 627 — Victory In Jesus
- My Redeemer Is Faithful And True