The resurrection gives us both the power and the pattern for living today in view of God’s new creation tomorrow. Matthew 28:1-10 presents Jesus’ return from death and the grave as a historical fact. Pastor Jordan Kologe begins this series based on Tim Keller’s Hope in Times of Fear exploring how we can can have certainty in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In his Good Friday homily, Pastor Jordan Kologe asks us to consider the depth of the love of God for all of us and all his creation by looking to the cross of Christ, even in our darkest hours.

For the joy set before him our Savior went to the cross. What joy could that possibly have been? Why would our Savior be willing to be mocked, spat upon, whipped, hung naked to the cross? What hoped-for joy could have encouraged him to do this? You. You are the cause of that joy. We are the cause of that joy. The joy of presenting us before his Father without spot or blemish. Only the shed blood of Jesus can do this.

Deacon Cindy Hamilton preaches from the Maundy Thursday gospel text of John 13:1-15.

Human nature tends to crown kings, if not literally, than at least figuratively and spiritually. It is not a matter of if we are ruled by something, but who or what rules us. The message of Palm Sunday in its simplest form is “Jesus is king.” In his sermon on Luke 19:29-40, Pastor Jordan Kologe makes a case for us to crown Jesus king instead of turning to lesser kings.

LENT

Living the Lectionary: Joining the Church in the Rhythm of God’s Word

The regular, sustained, and robust use of Scripture was a cornerstone of the English Reformation and remains central to Anglican worship and spirituality. We use the church's prescribed lectionary readings as our default Sunday morning texts, with occasional exceptions, for several reasons. First, the exclusive use of topical teaching and thematic series places the onus of Scripture selection solely on the preacher. Over time, this tends to limit a congregation’s diet of Scripture to preferred texts and topics. The lectionary ensures the people of God will receive broad exposure to the full counsel of Scripture. When used properly, a church parish will read almost every word of Scripture in three years. Second, the lectionary keeps us oriented to the church calendar. This is a temple the church has built in time with architecture that orients and reorients the people of God to the story of God, leading us into Advent themes of preparation for Christ's coming again in glory, Christmas themes of His incarnation, Easter themes of resurrection, and so on. Over time, the lectionary shapes us like water shapes rock, ensuring we are fed a steady diet of God's word in such a way that the Bible is understood to be one consistent and contiguous whole, rather than a confederation of unrelated episodes. Third, the lectionary enhances our connection to one another and our congregation’s connection to the wider Church as billions of other Christians hear the same texts read in churches all across the globe. We invite you to pray through the readings before arriving on Sunday, to use them devotionally throughout the week, and to discuss them with your fellow Adventers and small group members. For more on the Sunday Lectionary, visit https://anglicancompass.com/what-is-the-sunday-lectionary/.

LENT

Living the Lectionary: Joining the Church in the Rhythm of God’s Word

The regular, sustained, and robust use of Scripture was a cornerstone of the English Reformation and remains central to Anglican worship and spirituality. We use the church's prescribed lectionary readings as our default Sunday morning texts, with occasional exceptions, for several reasons. First, the exclusive use of topical teaching and thematic series places the onus of Scripture selection solely on the preacher. Over time, this tends to limit a congregation’s diet of Scripture to preferred texts and topics. The lectionary ensures the people of God will receive broad exposure to the full counsel of Scripture. When used properly, a church parish will read almost every word of Scripture in three years. Second, the lectionary keeps us oriented to the church calendar. This is a temple the church has built in time with architecture that orients and reorients the people of God to the story of God, leading us into Advent themes of preparation for Christ's coming again in glory, Christmas themes of His incarnation, Easter themes of resurrection, and so on. Over time, the lectionary shapes us like water shapes rock, ensuring we are fed a steady diet of God's word in such a way that the Bible is understood to be one consistent and contiguous whole, rather than a confederation of unrelated episodes. Third, the lectionary enhances our connection to one another and our congregation’s connection to the wider Church as billions of other Christians hear the same texts read in churches all across the globe. We invite you to pray through the readings before arriving on Sunday, to use them devotionally throughout the week, and to discuss them with your fellow Adventers and small group members. For more on the Sunday Lectionary, visit https://anglicancompass.com/what-is-the-sunday-lectionary/.

LENT

Living the Lectionary: Joining the Church in the Rhythm of God’s Word

The regular, sustained, and robust use of Scripture was a cornerstone of the English Reformation and remains central to Anglican worship and spirituality. We use the church's prescribed lectionary readings as our default Sunday morning texts, with occasional exceptions, for several reasons. First, the exclusive use of topical teaching and thematic series places the onus of Scripture selection solely on the preacher. Over time, this tends to limit a congregation’s diet of Scripture to preferred texts and topics. The lectionary ensures the people of God will receive broad exposure to the full counsel of Scripture. When used properly, a church parish will read almost every word of Scripture in three years. Second, the lectionary keeps us oriented to the church calendar. This is a temple the church has built in time with architecture that orients and reorients the people of God to the story of God, leading us into Advent themes of preparation for Christ's coming again in glory, Christmas themes of His incarnation, Easter themes of resurrection, and so on. Over time, the lectionary shapes us like water shapes rock, ensuring we are fed a steady diet of God's word in such a way that the Bible is understood to be one consistent and contiguous whole, rather than a confederation of unrelated episodes. Third, the lectionary enhances our connection to one another and our congregation’s connection to the wider Church as billions of other Christians hear the same texts read in churches all across the globe. We invite you to pray through the readings before arriving on Sunday, to use them devotionally throughout the week, and to discuss them with your fellow Adventers and small group members. For more on the Sunday Lectionary, visit https://anglicancompass.com/what-is-the-sunday-lectionary/.

LENT

Living the Lectionary: Joining the Church in the Rhythm of God’s Word

The regular, sustained, and robust use of Scripture was a cornerstone of the English Reformation and remains central to Anglican worship and spirituality. We use the church's prescribed lectionary readings as our default Sunday morning texts, with occasional exceptions, for several reasons. First, the exclusive use of topical teaching and thematic series places the onus of Scripture selection solely on the preacher. Over time, this tends to limit a congregation’s diet of Scripture to preferred texts and topics. The lectionary ensures the people of God will receive broad exposure to the full counsel of Scripture. When used properly, a church parish will read almost every word of Scripture in three years. Second, the lectionary keeps us oriented to the church calendar. This is a temple the church has built in time with architecture that orients and reorients the people of God to the story of God, leading us into Advent themes of preparation for Christ's coming again in glory, Christmas themes of His incarnation, Easter themes of resurrection, and so on. Over time, the lectionary shapes us like water shapes rock, ensuring we are fed a steady diet of God's word in such a way that the Bible is understood to be one consistent and contiguous whole, rather than a confederation of unrelated episodes. Third, the lectionary enhances our connection to one another and our congregation’s connection to the wider Church as billions of other Christians hear the same texts read in churches all across the globe. We invite you to pray through the readings before arriving on Sunday, to use them devotionally throughout the week, and to discuss them with your fellow Adventers and small group members. For more on the Sunday Lectionary, visit https://anglicancompass.com/what-is-the-sunday-lectionary/.

ASH WEDNESDAY

Living the Lectionary: Joining the Church in the Rhythm of God’s Word

The regular, sustained, and robust use of Scripture was a cornerstone of the English Reformation and remains central to Anglican worship and spirituality. We use the church's prescribed lectionary readings as our default Sunday morning texts, with occasional exceptions, for several reasons. First, the exclusive use of topical teaching and thematic series places the onus of Scripture selection solely on the preacher. Over time, this tends to limit a congregation’s diet of Scripture to preferred texts and topics. The lectionary ensures the people of God will receive broad exposure to the full counsel of Scripture. When used properly, a church parish will read almost every word of Scripture in three years. Second, the lectionary keeps us oriented to the church calendar. This is a temple the church has built in time with architecture that orients and reorients the people of God to the story of God, leading us into Advent themes of preparation for Christ's coming again in glory, Christmas themes of His incarnation, Easter themes of resurrection, and so on. Over time, the lectionary shapes us like water shapes rock, ensuring we are fed a steady diet of God's word in such a way that the Bible is understood to be one consistent and contiguous whole, rather than a confederation of unrelated episodes. Third, the lectionary enhances our connection to one another and our congregation’s connection to the wider Church as billions of other Christians hear the same texts read in churches all across the globe. We invite you to pray through the readings before arriving on Sunday, to use them devotionally throughout the week, and to discuss them with your fellow Adventers and small group members. For more on the Sunday Lectionary, visit https://anglicancompass.com/what-is-the-sunday-lectionary/.