Easter 4, May 3, 2026. John 21:15-17 (EHV). The Making of a Shepherd: With a combination of humbling rebuke and precious forgiveness, Jesus prepares Peter for a life of service to his Savior and to his Savior’s flock.

(Guest Preacher, Mr. Phil Mayhew)

Easter 3, April 26, 2026. John 21:1-14. Jesus the Loving: Jesus appears to his disciples one morning at the Sea of Galilee. Clearly, he is alive, and powerful, but more than anything Jesus' actions show that he loves these fishermen.

Easter 2, April 19, 2026. In our sermon meditation today we imagine that Thomas could have been here to speak to us about what he saw on Easter Sunday, and the week after.

Easter 1, April 12, 2026. Luke 24:36-49 (EHV). When darkness surrounds, we light candles. When uncertainty threatens, and fear grips, we kindle again the truths of God's Word--and their light drives back our fears.

Resurrection Sunday (Easter). April 5, 2026. Romans 6:3-4, 9-11. Things get left behind for a lot of reasons. We get distracted. We don't need something anymore. It weighs us down. It doesn't fit with who we are anymore. At the tomb of Christ we find many things left behind--and an invitation to leave some things of our own.

Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Shall I not drink the cup my Father has given me? John 18:1-11 (EHV). Your cup is what is coming your way, be it good or bad. Before his crucifixion and death, Jesus looked into his cup, and it filled his soul with overwhelming grief and distress. It was actually our cup--but he wouldn't pass it down to us. Instead, he gives us his.

Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. At Jesus' Feet: Once she sat at Jesus’ feet to listen, and to learn. Here, Mary, the sister of Lazarus understands, and brings a gift of thanks to the Savior of her soul—while there’s still time. And in this action she teaches us to be fearless, to bring extravagant gifts to our Savior, and to always be--at Jesus' feet.

Lent Wednesday 6, March 25, 2026. Matthew 27:45-46. The ability to speak to our heavenly Father at any time, in any place, about any thing--and to know that we are heard and will be answered in the best way possible–that is precious. But, the Bible reveals that there was a time when Jesus’ prayer fell on deaf ears.

Lent Sunday 5, March 22, 2026. An Attitude of Repentance. Smaller sermon meditations on the readings for this Sunday: Numbers 21:4-9, Psalm 38, John 3:14-21, and Ephesians 2:4-10. Each one has something to do with the concept of repentance.

Lent Wednesday 4, March 11, 2026. Matthew 26:37-39, Luke 22:44. Ever wanted to know what others were thinking? Imagine if God granted that. It might be fun for a moment, but then it would turn into a curse. Sometimes NOT knowing what others think, or NOT knowing the future--is a tremendous blessing. But often, the bliss of not knowing was something Jesus did not have.