In this final sermon of Lent, we consider that obedience sometimes leads to a tomb.

Learning from Peter's epic fail, we see that Jesus gave him an explanation, an encouragement and an exhortation.

Today we turn our attention to Jesus’ last hours before He was arrested. He knew the end was near.

As Dr. Alicia Britt Chole states on page 47 of 40 Days of Decrease, “Last steps and last stops are weighty indeed. What we do with our final breaths reflects the values we hold dear in life.”

Today we celebrate new life in Christ. This sermon followed a water baptism service. We see God working in our lives through Curious Coincidences, Compassionate Conviction, Candid Conversations and Community Connections.

Learning from a 'sinful woman' how to decrease in shame, self-righteousness and pride, and allow Jesus to increase in our life. Scripture reference - Luke 7:36-50. View here: http://bible.com/events/584162.

In our first Sunday of Lent, we learn from John the Baptist the essence of decrease, so that Jesus may increase.

We are planning to follow the life of Jesus and his journey to the cross in community during Lent. Our roadmap is a stunning book written by Dr. Alicia Britt Chole called “40 Days of Decrease”.

You will find yourself challenged, amused, surprised and welcomed into a deeper walk with Jesus, a better knowledge of yourself, and the transformation that takes place when these come together.

Scripture references available here: http://bible.com/events/575521

Heads up - this message is about money! The Biblical landscape of the harvest field, and the activity of sowing and reaping, is seen throughout scripture as a foundational principle in the Kingdom of God.

One of the characteristics of God is that he is immutable - he does not change. But thank God, we do change! And God changes the 'NOT's' of life through his presence and power!

I invite you to ponder the Horizon of 2019 - what do you see stretching out in front of you. We don’t know everything this year will hold for us. What we do know is that we are to forget the past and look forward to what lies ahead. Press on. And if God is showing you something only visible through eyes of faith, receive that vision. Don’t be limited by doubt or fear - those are the forgettable things of the past.

Philippians 3:10-16. http://bible.com/events/542764