Nothing Can Separate Us
Joshua Hosler • July 26, 2026
From inside her prison cell, the question arose: "What if this Jesus thing is true?"
2026-43
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by Candice Baughman of Underground Ministries
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12A-tr 2), July 26, 2026
1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:129-136; Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33,44-52
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When a seed sprouts, who knows what it will become?
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Joy is resistance.
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In the midst of Jesus’ toughest words, we also hear some of his most tender.
Once others understand us to be worthy of love, they can be courageous on our behalf.
To show mercy inherently involves risk.
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What's with this weird Christian three-ness?