Collect

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.  Amen

Acts 17:22-31 . . . Paul’s address in a public forum to the curious citizens of Athens.

Psalm 66:8-20 . . . A Prayer from the Divine Abode

1 Peter 3:13-22 . . . guidance for all Christians, counseling a readiness to suffer patiently for doing what is right

John 14:15-21 . . . Jesus promises his followers that those who love him will be guided by the Holy Spirit and will also see him.

Sermon

Does what you believe or not believe matter? Ryan Ahlgrim, pastor of First Mennonite Church, Richmond, Virginia, preaches from Acts.

Paul teaches in Athens where the temples/shrines to all the local gods were located and where the philosophers resided. Listen and learn what Paul teaches these philosophers and how we can apply his teaching today. Your beliefs really do matter. Why?