This online worship service was led by Rev. Joan Pell. Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75. Hymns are from Singing the Faith, numbers 696, 419 and 674. Video and audio available and the written text for the sermon. This is the third sermon in a six-part series Tales of Peter’s Discipleship Journey.
In our scripture today, Peter denies knowing Jesus. Denying Jesus can take many forms. Verbally denying that we are Christians is one. Not speaking up is another way. And then there is not taking the actions to love our neighbors and even our enemies that we are called to take as Christians. For all of us, there have been moments when our witness or example was needed, but we remained silent or did nothing.