Ashes to Fire #11: "Love Like Jesus"
Text: John 13:31-35
In light of the New Covenant established on the night that Jesus was betrayed, we need to take a serious look at the New Commandment given by Jesus - to love others as Jesus loves us. This sort of love is to be the defining hallmark of the Christ-follower, for the world will know that we are Christians because of our love. In this sermon, Pastor Jon explores what this love looks like, and how it is lived out in the new covenant community.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Ashes to Fire #10: In the Arms of the Shepherd - April 21, 2013
Ashes to Fire #10: "In the Arms of the Shepherd"
Text: I Thessalonians 5:1-11; John 10:22-30; Psalm 46
Following the tragic events of this week, Pastor Jon considers the "illusion of security" that we sometimes cling to. The texts today remind us that we can't find "peace and safety" in our government, economy, military, or anything else in this world which is bound to fail. When all else fails, we are reminded that the Good Shepherd will shelter us, and that no one can snatch us out of His hand.
Text: I Thessalonians 5:1-11; John 10:22-30; Psalm 46
Following the tragic events of this week, Pastor Jon considers the "illusion of security" that we sometimes cling to. The texts today remind us that we can't find "peace and safety" in our government, economy, military, or anything else in this world which is bound to fail. When all else fails, we are reminded that the Good Shepherd will shelter us, and that no one can snatch us out of His hand.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Ashes to Fire #9: Under Construction - April 14, 2013
Ashes to Fire #9: "Under Construction"
Text: John 21:1-19
We recognize that we are often like Jesus' disciples: even if we don't deny Him like Peter, or betray Him like Judas, we are often like the others - silent, doubting, confused, scattered, and afraid. And like the seven disciples in today's lesson, we sometimes return to "business as usual" - the familiar and comfortable routines we knew before we met Jesus. Today's sermon reminds us that Jesus lovingly pursues us, even though we're still under construction.
Text: John 21:1-19
We recognize that we are often like Jesus' disciples: even if we don't deny Him like Peter, or betray Him like Judas, we are often like the others - silent, doubting, confused, scattered, and afraid. And like the seven disciples in today's lesson, we sometimes return to "business as usual" - the familiar and comfortable routines we knew before we met Jesus. Today's sermon reminds us that Jesus lovingly pursues us, even though we're still under construction.
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Annual Meeting: "Now Thank We All Our God" - April 7, 2013
Annual Meeting: "Now Thank We All Our God"
Text: I Corinthians 3:5-9; Luke 17:11-19
Before we rush ahead into the "New Thing" that God is doing, it's important to return to the Savior, praising Him for what He has done, is doing, and is going to do. In his Annual Report, Pastor Jon highlights some of the great things that have happened this year, reminding us that this is not the story of any one pastor, board member, teacher, or member; but the story of God Himself. He will build His church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it (Mt. 16:18).
Text: I Corinthians 3:5-9; Luke 17:11-19
Before we rush ahead into the "New Thing" that God is doing, it's important to return to the Savior, praising Him for what He has done, is doing, and is going to do. In his Annual Report, Pastor Jon highlights some of the great things that have happened this year, reminding us that this is not the story of any one pastor, board member, teacher, or member; but the story of God Himself. He will build His church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it (Mt. 16:18).
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