June 21, 2026

This Father's Day sermon explores Psalm 122, a Song of Ascent, to examine the relationship between corporate worship and community blessing. Pastor Stephen challenges the congregation to see their city—Carson City—as significant primarily because the church gathers there to worship God. Drawing from the psalmist David's joy in journeying to Jerusalem for worship, the message emphasizes that when God's people gather to give thanks, there is a spiritual blessing that extends beyond the church walls into the broader community. The sermon calls believers to actively pray for their city's peace and welfare, not presuming upon its safety but interceding for God's protection and blessing. This leads to a practical application: Prayer Walk Sunday on July 5th, where the congregation will spread throughout the community to pray for schools, government, and various institutions, seeking God's peace for the sake of their neighbors and for the advancement of God's kingdom.