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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Psalm

Psalm 40:1-11

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UniversalClassic

12:32-40 shows the gospel pattern—God initiates grace, then forms a people who obey in love.

Arminian/WesleyanPastoral

139:1-6, 13-18 invites a next step: repentance today, obedience tomorrow, love always—today, not someday.

PentecostalEdgy

50:1-8, 22-23 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Baptist (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 119:137-144 exposes cheap belief—saving faith produces obedience—today, not someday.

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Baptist (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, grace isn’t abstract—it’s God drawing you to trust Him today—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11BaptistWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Anabaptist (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 14 encourages small-faithfulness: the peaceable way is quiet, steady, and strong—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11AnabaptistWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Lutheran (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 annoys your ego, it’s because the gospel won’t let you be your own savior.

Psalm 40:1-11LutheranWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 14:1, 7-14 calls for a real response—grace invites, but love must be chosen—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11Arminian/WesleyanWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Missional (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 Hosea 11:1-11, God meets ordinary people and turns them into carriers of hope—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11MissionalWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Christocentric (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 8:18-9:1 points beyond itself to the person and work of Jesus—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11ChristocentricWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Anabaptist (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 Luke 14:1, 7-14, the kingdom is practiced: enemy-love, simplicity, and truth-telling in public—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11AnabaptistWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Roman Catholic (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 14 comforts us: the Church’s remedies are for the wounded, not the perfect—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11Roman CatholicWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Anglican (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 1:1, 10-20 comforts us: we are formed over time by faithful rhythms of grace.

Psalm 40:1-11AnglicanWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Liberation Theology (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 11:29-12:2 comforts the crushed: God is not distant from your struggle; He is present as deliverer.

Psalm 40:1-11Liberation TheologyWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Traditional (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 reminds the Church: God’s Word forms God’s people through worship, holiness, and mission.

Psalm 40:1-11TraditionalWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Universal (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 irritates you, it may be because God is touching the idol you protect.

Psalm 40:1-11UniversalWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Dispensational (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 Luke 18:1-8, we read with watchfulness: God’s purposes advance toward a literal fulfillment—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11DispensationalWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, the Spirit comforts, heals, and guides with real help for real people.

Psalm 40:1-11PentecostalWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Arminian/Wesleyan (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 91:1-6, 14-16 refuses cheap assurance; genuine faith bears fruit in holiness—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11Arminian/WesleyanWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Charismatic (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 12:13-21 encourages hungry hearts: ask, receive, and keep seeking God’s presence—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11CharismaticWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Traditional (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 Psalm 137 feels “too strong,” it’s because Scripture refuses to negotiate with sin—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11TraditionalWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Eastern Orthodox (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 71:1-6 confronts our distractions—without watchfulness, we lose our souls by inches—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11Eastern OrthodoxWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Universal (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 12:32-40 shows the gospel pattern—God initiates grace, then forms a people who obey in love.

Psalm 40:1-11UniversalWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 14 invites us to practice mercy with hands, budgets, and policies—not just feelings—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11Progressive/Social JusticeWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Reformed (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 14:1, 7-14 humbles pride—if salvation depends on you, you’re trusting the wrong savior—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11ReformedWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Arminian/Wesleyan (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 139:1-6, 13-18 invites a next step: repentance today, obedience tomorrow, love always—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11Arminian/WesleyanWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Psalm 40:1-11 — Liberation Theology (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 Psalm 14, grace is not abstract; it breaks chains and confronts unjust power—today, not someday.

Psalm 40:1-11Liberation TheologyWaiting On GodDeliverance

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Psalm 40:1-11

Psalm 40:1-11 — Baptist (edgy)

Other readings this Sunday

Psalm 40:1-11 — Baptist (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Anabaptist (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Lutheran (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Missional (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Christocentric (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Anabaptist (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Roman Catholic (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Anglican (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Liberation Theology (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Traditional (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Universal (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Dispensational (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Arminian/Wesleyan (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Charismatic (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Traditional (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Eastern Orthodox (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Universal (classic)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Reformed (edgy)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Arminian/Wesleyan (pastoral)

Psalm 40:1-11 — Liberation Theology (classic)