Father’s Day 2024

On this Father’s Day, we want to offer some words of encouragement and appreciation to all the Fathers who have chosen to worship with us.

In a world that continues to attack Fatherhood in so many ways, we want you to know that we honor you and pray for you not only on this day but throughout the year. We are bombarded with television shows and commercials that intend to diminish the role of the Father into someone they are not, especially God-fearing Dads.

We realize this can also be a tough day as many gathered in churches across our nation and the world have not had Godly examples to follow and may find it painful to think about their own childhood. That doesn’t mean you can’t begin a legacy of faithfulness and example for your children and grandchildren to follow in the years to come.

There is a song that has become quite popular recently called “Only Jesus,” in which the singers share the following words:

I don’t want to leave a legacy.

I don’t care if they remember me.

Only Jesus.

I’ve only got one life to live.

I’ll let every second point to Him.

Only Jesus.

While the song’s primary goal is to point people to Christ, which should be the desire of every Dad and Mom in this place, we believe there is still a place for Legacy!

1 Corinthians 11:1

King James Version

11 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

The Apostle Paul was evident in his statement that he desired people to follow his example as he followed the example of Christ! That is a Godly Legacy and a passion that should be at the heart of what we do and why we do it.

So many here today can be thankful for parents and grandparents who set the example of love for God and faithfulness to His Word.

Again, our ultimate desire is that people see Jesus. Still, we pray that every Dad here today knows we pray for you and the example you set for those coming behind you.

While the responsibility may seem overwhelming, remember these powerful words from scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9a: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”

Thank you for being here today, and we appreciate you!

A fisherman lowers a net into calm water at sunrise on the Sea of Galilee while Jesus stands beside him, symbolizing faith and trust after a night of empty nets.

Nevertheless at Thy Word: Faith in the Midst of Empty Nets

by Fr. Dan Farley | Jul 5, 2026 | Trinity

Sermon Excerpt — Trinity 5
Luke 5:1–11
Have you ever worked hard at something, only to come up empty? Simon Peter knew that feeling well. After a long night of fishing, he and his companions had caught nothing. Exhausted and discouraged, they returned to shore and began washing their nets—resigned to failure.

It was in that very moment that Jesus stepped in and said, “Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets.”

By all human reasoning, this made no sense. The night was over. The opportunity had passed. Yet Peter responds with remarkable faith:“Nevertheless at thy word, I will let down the net.”

Those four words change everything.

Peter obeys—and the result is abundance beyond imagination. The nets overflow. The boats nearly sink. What began in exhaustion ends in overwhelming blessing.

This passage reminds us that faith often looks like simple obedience in difficult moments. Not when we feel strong or confident, but when we are tired, uncertain, and ready to give up. Christ does not wait for us to be perfect or prepared—He meets us in our weakness and calls us to trust Him.

Whatever “empty nets” you are carrying today, bring them to Christ. And then, like Peter, say: “Nevertheless at thy word.” Cast the net once more—and trust that He is faithful.