September 2026 Worship Videos

 First Reading • Isaiah 5:1-7

Psalm • Psalm 80:7-19

Second Reading • Philippians 3:4b-14

Gospel • Matthew 21:33-46

That most tragic barrenness is the rejection of Jesus as Christ. Yet, the very one who was rejected by his own people, by “the Lord’s doing” became the very foundation of the Church that would now include the rest of the nations. The promise of Isaiah 5:6 has come to fruition, while the whole world has become God’s vineyard. 

First Reading • Isaiah 25:6-9

Psalm • Psalm 23:1-6

Second Reading • Philippians 4:4-13

Gospel • Matthew 22:1-14

The King has been calling people to his eternal feast for ages—millennia. One day, when days are no more, the wedding hall will be filled with guests. Heaven will be filled with an uncountable number of those called and chosen (Revelation 7:9). They will sit down to the great feast, gladdened, content, and at peace, not because of the bounty set before them but because they are in the presence of the King and Lord of heaven.

“Work out your own salvation” (Philippians 2:12)— keep the faith until then end—even as he keeps you (1 Corinthians 1:8).

First Reading • Isaiah 45:1-7

Psalm • Psalm 96:1-9, 10-13

Second Reading • 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Gospel • Matthew 22:15-22

Pay your taxes and pray to God. Jesus has called us to do both, trusting the Lord with the nations. Certainly, God will use our prayers even more than our taxes but we are called to be faithful in each. This is not a matter for debate; it is a matter of obedience.

First Reading • Revelation 14:6-7

Psalm • Psalm 46:1-11

Second Reading • Romans 3:19-28

Gospel • John 8:31-36

The great commandment teaches that we are to love God with all our heart, soul, and strength. (Matt 22:37) How may one do so? There is always some area of self that is vying with your love for God. It is impossible for a person to love God with their whole heart. When one admits this fact, the Holy Spirit is succeeding with your heart, bringing one slowly and surely around to loving God more and more throughout your life. What is impossible for you is entirely possible for God to accomplish in you (Matt 19:26).

Enduring the sidetracks of affection is accomplished by returning to the truth. Following him anew when you have gotten off-track is the most convincing sign of discipleship. And so, abiding or enduring in God’s word is the surest way to cooperate with the Holy Spirit and become freed from the love of self.