June 14, 2026

Thank you for joining us for Cowboy Church here at the Chip. It is our

honor to serve you this morning. You are among friends: relax and enjoy

our beautiful western setting. We trust that the music, the message, and

old-fashioned cowboy hospitality will encourage you today.

ecclesia song

We are called to faith, gathered in love

Sent with hope to change the world

We are called to faith, gathered in love

ecclesia, ecclesia, Church at the Chip!

   Called to Faith, Gathered in Love

   Sent with Hope – ecclesia!

Psalm 5: 1-8, 11-12

    1    Give ear to my words, O Lord;
                consider my groaning.
    2    Give attention to the sound of my cry,
                my King and my God,
                for to you do I pray.
    3    O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice;
                in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.

    4    For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;
                evil may not dwell with you.
    5    The boastful shall not stand before your eyes;
                you hate all evildoers.
    6    You destroy those who speak lies;
                the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.

    7    But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love,
                will enter your house.
          I will bow down toward your holy temple
                in the fear of you.
    8    Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness
              because of my enemies;
              make your way straight before me.

    11   But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
              let them ever sing for joy,
          and spread your protection over them,
              that those who love your name may exult in you.
    12   For you bless the righteous, O Lord;
              you cover him with favor as with a shield.

Pray and Don’t Lose Heart

The Kingdom of Jesus: A Study in Luke’s Gospel (#65)

Luke 18:1-8

Pastor Steve Gilbertson

Having just taught his disciples about the present and future coming of the kingdom of God, Jesus tells them a rather strange parable to encourage them to “pray and not lose heart.” What is the meaning of this parable, why did Jesus tell it at that time, and what does it mean for us today? Let’s find out....