John 18:33-40 – This Lent sermon explains what it means to

Mark 9.2-9 – Sometimes we just need some time alone, and sometimes we just need some time alone with Jesus. Time alone with Jesus is best spent listening and is perfect for encouraging. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are 2 Kings 2:1-12a and 2 Corinthians 4:3-6.

John 3:14-21 – There is no hiding the Gospel. God has made it plain to see! The gospel is this: God loves all people. And if he loves all people, then he loves this person (that’s you, listener!) Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Numbers 21:4-9 and Ephesians

John 20:19-31 – The fact that Jesus rose from the dead

2 Corinthians 9:8-11 – All the wealth that we have is given

Mark 4:26-34 – Jesus often teaches us about the Gospel by comparing it to a seed. In this chapter we see that the power of the Gospel seed always grows the kingdom of God and never is insignificant. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Ezekiel 17:22-24 and Colossians

1 Corinthians 10:16,17 – When we take the Lord’s Supper,

Genesis 22:1-18 – This is the lesson that God taught Abraham when he commanded the sacrifice of Isaac: The Lord himself will provide. He will test our reliance and build our resilience. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Romans 8:31-39 and Mark 1:12-15.

Ezekiel 2:1-7 – God helps us overcome our fear of rejection by controlling expectations and embracing who we are. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are 2 Timothy 2:1-13 and Mark 6:1-6.

John 20:1-18 – Our Risen Lord, Jesus, works with a personal touch. He convinces and consoles the confused, and he hears and heals the hurting. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Isaiah 25:6-9 and 1 Corinthians 15:12-20.