“This sermon was pulled out of our normal morning sequence because the text at the center of it is probably not the Word of God. Even so, in reflecting tonight we have learned much about how we are to live as God’s people, and how much we can rely on God’s Word. Confident, then, in both the love of God and the Word of God, let us trust Christ, rely on his people, and have compassion for those in sin.”

Pastor Nicoletti’s evening sermon was “Three Questions for John 7:53-8:11.”

“The fact that Jesus is the light will do you no good if you keep your distance. You might be able to see him a bit – like a distant star. But his light will do you no good from there. It will not illuminate your surroundings or your path. You need to be closer to him for that. You need to draw close to Jesus that you might see by his light.”

Pastor Nicoletti preaches “Light of Life: Questions of Origins and Destinations” from John 8:12-30

Dawn Darby shares about CareNet’s work during the annual Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. A link to the video she mentions at the beginning is embedded below, and can also be found here.

“David holds out all this instruction for us – for how we relate to God and how we relate to other people. So consider David’s instruction. Consider the pattern of life laid out before us. And strive to do the same.”

Pastor Nicoletti’s evening sermon is “Delivered out of One Trial and into Seven More: A Portrait of a King After God’s Own Heart” from 1 Samuel 29-30.

“We see in our text what fools for the world have for Christ, and what fools for Christ are called to be in this world. Maybe the use of the word fool has bothered you. But I think it’s important. Because both groups look like fools to the other. And at least one of them actually must be.”

Pastor Nicoletti’s preaches “Fools for the World and Fools for Christ” from John 7:40-52.

Part 5 of Elder Mike Pfefferle’s adult sunday school class, “Studies in the Trinity.”

“By showing us the result of Saul’s path, our text tonight is a call to arms for all of God’s people to see our sin for what it is, to turn to God in repentance, to turn to God for forgiveness, and to turn to God for the strength and power to fight against our sin going forward.”

Pastor Nicoletti’s evening sermon is “Saul’s Inferno” from 1 Samuel 28:3-25

“From the testimony of God in the world around us, to the testimony of God in his Word, to the pursuit of Christ, and then to devotion to Christ. This is the pattern of true faith. This is the pattern that Matthew gives us in the Magi”

Pastor Nicoletti’s morning sermon was “Epiphany and the Pattern of True Faith” taken from Matthew 2:1-12

Elder Mike Pfefferle continues his “Studies in the Trinity” during the adult Sunday School hour.

“We look to the past, and see God’s faithfulness in being our protector, and we realize as we look to the future, that he who was out protector in the past is the same God who is our present and future keeper as well.”

Pastor Gutierrez preaches “The Keeper of Your Life” from Psalm 121.