"Glory in our Sufferings"
Text: Romans 5:1-5
Pastor Jon considers the themes of honor and shame, which were two of the guiding criteria in the ancient cultures. The Apostle Paul challenges to not "fit in" with the dominant culture, but to glory in our sufferings... and to know that our hope will not put us to shame.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Ashes to Fire #14: "It's a Family Thing" - May 19, 2013
Ashes to Fire #14: "It's a Family Thing"
Text: Romans 8:9-17
The celebration of Pentecost is truly "A Family Thing," as nobody else celebrates this holiday quite like Christians. Pastor Jon explores the themes of family resemblances, family brokenness, and family restoration in this concluding sermon in the Ashes to Fire series.
Text: Romans 8:9-17
The celebration of Pentecost is truly "A Family Thing," as nobody else celebrates this holiday quite like Christians. Pastor Jon explores the themes of family resemblances, family brokenness, and family restoration in this concluding sermon in the Ashes to Fire series.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Ashes to Fire #13: "A Great High Priest" - May 12, 2013
Ashes to Fire #13: "A Great High Priest"
Text: John 17:20-26
In looking at this portion of the "High Priestly Prayer of Jesus," we are reminded that on the night Jesus was betrayed, He prayed for US. The contents of that prayer inform the way in which we ought to live together as the Church, and the mission that we ought to be engaged in. We are also reminded that Jesus continues to pray for us as He is seated at the right-hand of the Throne of God.
Text: John 17:20-26
In looking at this portion of the "High Priestly Prayer of Jesus," we are reminded that on the night Jesus was betrayed, He prayed for US. The contents of that prayer inform the way in which we ought to live together as the Church, and the mission that we ought to be engaged in. We are also reminded that Jesus continues to pray for us as He is seated at the right-hand of the Throne of God.
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Ashes to Fire #12: "Not Afraid" - May 5, 2013
Ashes to Fire #12: "Not Afraid"
Text: John 14:23-29
The Holy Spirit. Peace. Be Not Afraid. These promises of Jesus are so intertwined that it's hard to tell where one ends and the next begins. When we truly understand the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, made available to all people for all time, then we will walk in peace, and never be afraid. We know that "never once did we ever walk alone."
Text: John 14:23-29
The Holy Spirit. Peace. Be Not Afraid. These promises of Jesus are so intertwined that it's hard to tell where one ends and the next begins. When we truly understand the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, made available to all people for all time, then we will walk in peace, and never be afraid. We know that "never once did we ever walk alone."
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