Worship

Christians Answer Doubt with Faith

Sunday, August 9, 2026

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Welcome! Thank you for joining us for worship today. In our services, we gather before our almighty God to receive his gifts and to offer him our worship and praise. Through God’s powerful Word and Sacraments, he renews our faith and strengthens us to serve in joy.

Wherever faith clings to the promises of God, doubt is always lingering. Doubt asks the serpent’s garden question, “Did God really say?” People doubt God’s care, God’s promises, or God’s providence. The answer to doubt is not found in loud, dramatic demonstrations. The true answer to doubt is found in the still small voice of our Savior God whispering to us in his Word. Through Word and sacrament, Christ reaches out to us with nail-scarred hands, proof of his great love. Jesus gently says, “Why did you doubt?” Our faith is restored. Christians answer doubt with faith.

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18 The Lord answers Elijah’s doubts with the gentle whisper of a gracious promise.
Second Reading: Romans 8:28-39 In all times, good or bad, God carries out his perfect plan for his glory and our salvation.
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 In the account of Peter walking on water, we see how quickly doubts arise, and how graciously Jesus answers them.

Music:

  • Hymn: CW 802 All is Well
  • Hymn: CW 936 All Glory Be to God Alone
  • Hymn: CW 847 Be Still, My Soul
  • Hymn: CW 813 He Will Hold Me Fast
  • Hymn: CW 662 Draw Near
  • Hymn: CW 832 Immovable Our Hope Remains

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