Sermon

Mark 14:32-42

Psalm 121 Romans 8:26-28 2 Kings 5:1-4 Even in the old testament we see God’s principle of salvation by grace and not by works. This week we explore how we can face hardship with God’s grace.

Mark 14:10–21, 32, 41–46 In Contrast to Jesus’ temptation last week we see Judas falling prey to temptation this week. What does Jesus offer on the very night He was betrayed… His very body and bold for us a means of Grace for our salvation instituting the Lord’s Supper. Jesus exchanges our betrayal with His ultimate sacrifice so that all those in Christ Jesus might receive grace!

Not alone in the Desert: Facing Temptation (with God’s Word) Psalm 32:1-7 Romans 8:26-28 Matthew 4:1-11 How do we survive the tests and trials of this life? Jesus gives us a pattern through His Word. Jesus also becomes the substitute to do what we can’t, for us. Listen to discover that we are not alone in the desert!

Joel 2:12-19 Mark 14:1–9 We begin the season of lent with a vivid picture of someone returning to the Lord with their whole heart.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:9-13

The Second Lesson: Mark 10.6-9

Gospel: John 3:1-21 God’s promises can be trusted. They are good and certain. Bruce preaches on the promise of life to us from our Lord.

Matthew 28:16-20 Bruce preaches on the promise of God's presence in our lives...which is not dependent on our feelings!

Gospel: Matthew 4:12-22

First Thessalonians 5:12-18 Last week we meditated on our mission as God’s people. Today Bruce shares an important message about the community Christ has created around this mission.

First Thessalonians 2:1-11 Bruce preaches on what it means to serve God by leading people to Christ…the primary mission of our congregation!

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 2:7-18 Theme – In this week’s sermon, we explore the coming of the Magi, as they follow a bright star on a dark night.

First Lesson – Psalm 98 Gospel Lesson – Luke 2:22-35 Theme – On this first weekend after Christmas, we continue our rejoicing. In this week’s sermon we explore the one event recorded in the Gospels that happens between the coming of the shepherds to the manger and the visit by the Magi. Mary and Joseph go to the Temple in Jerusalem with baby Jesus,and there they meet a man named Simeon.

Candlelight Service Gospel: Luke 2:1-14

Mark 13:28-37 Bruce preaches on our Lord’s teaching to “stay awake” as we await the coming of Christ. What does it mean to be alert as we look for the coming of the Savior?

John 1:1-13 In this message, Bruce preaches on the Light of Christ and what this means for us today.

TEXTS: Isaiah Micah 5:1-5a, Matthew 21:1-5 Faith is the gift that the anointed one, Jesus our rescuer brings. As he enters into the gates He comes with the gift of Faith that will rescue us once and for all.

Gospel: Matthew 18:10-14

Matthew 6:9-13 Bruce preaches on our daily bread and what it means for us as servants of God.