Easter Sunday

While it Was Still Dark

John 20:1-18

Good Friday

Follow the Blood

John 18:1-11

Theme: The path to salvation follows a trail of blood.

Key Passage: John 18:4-5

“ Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said.”

Maundy Thursday

Today, You Have Beautiful Feet

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Theme: How do we view our feet and are we ready to therefore, go and love one another as he has loved us?

Key Passage: John 13:6-9

“He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!”

Palm/Passion Sunday

The Truth Hurts

Matthew 26:14–35

Theme: The disciples’ denial makes us ask what happens when we fail Jesus?

Key Passage: Matthew 26:35

“Peter said to him, “Even though I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And so said all the disciples.”

Lent 5

What COVID-19 Can Teach Us About Hope

Ezekiel 37: 1– 14; John 11: 1– 45

Theme: When all hope seems lost, God revives.

Key Passage: Ezekiel 37:4-10

“Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD. Thus, says the Lord GOD to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. I will lay sinews on you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live; and you shall know that I am the LORD.” So, I prophesied as I had been commanded; and as I prophesied, suddenly there was a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone. I looked, and there were sinews on them, and flesh had come upon them, and skin had covered them; but there was no breath in them. Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, mortal, and say to the breath: Thus, says the Lord GOD: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.” I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood on their feet, a vast multitude.”

How Then Do We Respond?

Matthew 6:25-34

How do we respond to the crisis around us today? By remembering the background of a caring and loving Heavenly Father and seeking first the kingdom of God.

Lent 3A

Hydrate

Exodus 17: 1– 7; John 4: 5– 42

“But those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.” (John 4: 14, 15)

Second Sunday in Lent

Reset

Genesis 12: 1– 4a; John 3: 1– 17

Theme: Spiritual Rebirth Means a New Start

Key Passage: John 3:4

“Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother's womb and be born?”

Lent 1 (Sunday March 1)

The Need for Change

Psalm 32; Matthew 4: 1– 11

Theme: We face temptation as we discern what God really wants for us.

Key Passage: Psalm 32:5-7

“Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah. Therefore, let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. Selah.”

Listen to Him!

Matthew 17:1-9; 2 Peter 1:16-21

A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday