Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message, “Who Do You Say Jesus Is?”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 16: 13-20 where Peter proclaims Jesus “is the Christ, the Son of God”.
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – August 16, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message, “A Faith That Will Not Give Up”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 15: 21-28 where a Canaanite woman begs Jesus to heal her daughter, then after pleading with Him, is rewarded for her unwavering faith.
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – August 9, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message, “Stay In the Boat”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 14: 22-33 where Jesus walks on water joining His disciples in their boat.
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 2, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message, “You Give Them Something to Eat”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the meaning of the Gospel of Matthew 14: 13-21 where Jesus feeds 5000 with five loaves of bread and two fish.
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – July 26, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message, “Have You Understood All of This?”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 13: 44-52 where Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is a priceless treasure.
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 12, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message, “How’s Your Soil?”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23 where Jesus teaches us about strength of faith through the parable of the sower.
The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 5, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message, “True Freedom in Christ”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 11: 25-30 where Jesus explains how He frees us, by carrying the burden of our sin.
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – June 28, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message, “The Welcome of Christ”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 10: 34-42 where Jesus explains the importance of welcoming one another as a reflection God’s grace.
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – June 21, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message, “Don’t Be Afraid”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 10: 5a, 21-33 where Jesus teaches His disciples that God cares for every one of us as we go living out His will for us.
The Second Sunday after Pentecost – June 7, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Second Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message, “Called By Grace, Sent with Mercy”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 9: 9-13 where Jesus calls Matthew to be His disciple.
The Day of Pentecost – May 24, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate God’s pouring out His Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. In today’s message, “Rivers of Grace”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the blessing and impact of God’s Holy Spirit in our lives, beginning with Numbers 11: 24-30; as declared by Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John 7: 37-39; and finally on the first Pentecost in Acts 2: 1-21.
Christ the King Sunday – November 23, 2025
In today’s message “A King on a Cross”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 23: 27–43 where Jesus our King, is crucified for our salvation.
The Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost – November 16, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost.
In today’s message “Dreams Crumble Yet God Provides”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 21: 5-28 where Jesus talks about signs of the end of an age and to rest assured, He is with us.
The Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost – November 9, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost. In today’s message “God Hears, Sends, and is With Us”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on Exodus 3: 1-15 and the Gospel of Luke 20: 27-40 where God declares he is with us and sends us to bless others.
The Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost – October 19, 2025
The Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost – October 19, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost. In today’s message “Standing Before the Unjust Judge”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 18: 1-8 where Jesus teaches us to pray diligently through a parable of a widow who persists to seek justice.
The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost – October 12, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost. In today’s message “The Power of One”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 17: 11-19 where Jesus heals 10 afflicted with leprosy and only one returns to Jesus to thank him for His blessing.
The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost – October 5, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost. In today’s message “Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 17: 1-10 where Jesus teaches us the power of Faith in His promises to us.
The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost – September 28, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost. In today’s message “Bridging the Great Divide”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 16: 19-31 where Jesus tells the parable of a rich man who dies without sharing his gifts with those in need.
The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost – September 21, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost. In today’s message “Grace for the Squanderers ”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 16: 1-15 where Jesus explains God’s grace for us and urges us to not squander His gifts.
The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost – September 14, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost. In today’s message “Found by Grace”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 15: 1-10 where Jesus explains to His followers how He came to find the lost sheep of His kingdom.