Are You Properly Dressed — Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Imagine getting an invitation to the biggest, most joyous celebration of the century, hosted by God Himself. In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus tells the story of a king who throws a massive wedding feast for his son. After the original guests turn down the invitation, the king opens the doors wide to everyone in the community. God’s invitation to salvation is completely free and universal, welcoming us into His family just as we are. However, gathering around the King's table requires the right attire: the wedding garment. Rather than expecting us to manufacture our own goodness or earn our way in, God provides the garment Himself. This robe represents the righteousness of Jesus Christ, given to us through faith and Holy Baptism. Come worship with us as we celebrate the God who covers our sins and graciously invites us to feast in His Kingdom forever. Web: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2026... Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-c... Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give Romans 5:8-11 Psalm 23 Isaiah 25:6–9 Philippians 4:4–13 Matthew 22:1–14 Songs and Hymns: The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us: Text: Johann Walter, 1496–1570; (st. 1): tr. F. Samuel Janzow, 1913–2001; © 1982 Concordia Publishing House; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220. (sts. 2–4): tr. Matthias Loy, 1828–1915, alt.; Public domain. Tune: Musae Sioniae, 1609, vol. 7, Wolfenbüttel, ed. Michael Praetorius; Public domain. My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less: Text: Edward Mote. Tune: William B. Bradbury. Tune and text: Public domain. All Sufficient Merit: Bethany Barnard, Bryan Fowler, Shane Barnard; © 2023 More Songs From Wellhouse; Songs From Wellhouse; Waiting Room Music; © 2023 Be Essential Songs; bryanfowlersongs. Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. I Come to the Cross: Bill Batstone; Bob Somma; © 1996 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing; © Meadowgreen Music Company; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. There Is A Higher Throne: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty; © 2002 Thankyou Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. Christ Is Mine Forevermore: Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, © 2016 CityAlight Music. Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing: Text: Robert Robinson, 1735–90, alt. Tune: Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813, Harrisburg. Text and tune: Public domain. Liturgies: Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke #sermon #gospel #MarriageFeast #WeddingGarment #OuterDarkness #ParableOfTheWeddingFeast #RobeOfRighteousness #KingdomOfHeaven #SalvationByGrace #God'sInvitation #ParablesOfJesus #Matthew22 #GerogeGude