Texts: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 and Mark 8:31-38

Description: In the covenant of Holy Baptism, God chooses us. God wants to have a particular relationship with us, to call us God’s own children. So what do we have to do to hold up our end of the covenant?

Join us as we start a five week series during Lent on the Ten Commandments.  This week:  Commandments One and Two

What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

Gospel: Mark 1:9-15

Description:  The Spirit is always urging us to throw our backpack over the fence and into the wilderness.  Because, if we throw it over, we've got to go get it.  There's no need to fear, we've got the same assurances that Jesus did as we venture out.

Text: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Description: This Ash Wednesday, we do not need to be reminded of our mortality.  We have been reminded every day for the last year during the pandemic that has claimed over 2 million lives worldwide.  Today, we are reminded that we are dust and to dust we shall return.  We are beloved dust, in God’s care and eternal love.  What can you do this Lent to let Gods love in? 

Text: Mark 1:40-45

Description: Over the past four weeks we’ve talked a lot about who God is and God’s relationship to us. But so what? Why should anyone care about God if we can get along fine without a life of faith? For this last week in our sermon series, Pastor Beth Ann talks about what’s in it for us and the challenge of the way of the cross.

Text: Mark 1:29-39

Description: In the fourth week of our sermon series, “We Hold These Truths” Pastor Krista talks about another one of our core beliefs as Christians: God’s grace- filled nature is revealed through the life of Jesus.  Jesus knocks down barriers to show grace. 

Note: This sermon mentions depression and anxiety.  If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety- know that you/ they are not alone.  The pastors are available to listen and/ or refer you to mental health professionals. You can also text “HOPELINE” to 741741 or call 1-800-273-8255 to talk to someone at any time of the day.

Text: Mark 1:21-28

Description: The third in a sermon series about our central Christian beliefs, today we tackle sin and evil. Jesus cast out evil spirits from people who were afflicted by them. Are some people just born evil?

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Text: Mark 1:14-20

Description: Our second week in a series exploring the foundations of our faith, today we consider how God works in the world we know. Are we just a human ant farm to God?

Texts: Psalm 139 and John 1:43-51

Description: Today we begin a series to explore the foundations of our faith, the beliefs or truths upon we build our trust in God. This morning, We look at what we know to be true about God’s own self…God IS!

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Text: Mark 1:1-11

Description: At Jesus baptism, God broke open the heavens and spoke.  God still speaks to us today in the midst of so many voices.  Gods voice is characterized by love for all. 

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