The Cost: of Obedience
Today, we remember the events leading up to the death of our Lord Jesus. In many ways, we feel the heaviness of these historical events. We see the cowardice, the selfishness, and the brutality of mankind.
The Cost: of Life
Small-town life comes with many blessings, but it is not free from sin. In John 4, we meet a woman from a small town, where everybody knew everybody and all their business, too.
The Cost: of Sight
Jesus did many, many miracles to prove that he was God’s promised Messiah. Not all of his miracles were recorded, but the ones that are in John’s Gospel build upon one another.
The Cost: of Living Water
Small-town life comes with many blessings, but it is not free from sin. In John 4, we meet a woman from a small town, where everybody knew everybody and all their business, too.
The Cost: of Rebirth
What does it take to be saved? What must a person do to participate in the kingdom of God? Must they be willing to move to an unknown destination? Must they be well-versed in the Scriptures?
The Cost: of the Battle
Lent is a time for reflection and repentance. Today in our readings and hymns, our great need of righteousness is driven home. The temptations of this world are alluring. The devil’s tricks have not changed.
Losing It All: Losing Pride
Today’s worship focuses on the necessity of the cross and the tomb for our salvation. In our verse of the day, from Mark 10:45, Jesus reminds us of his life’s purpose. A ransom must be paid to set us free from sin.
Losing It All: Losing Power
Today, the incredible depths of grace are on full display. No one deserves God’s love, no matter what they think they have done or not done. God’s love is undeserved, unearned, and unconditional.
Losing It All: Losing Suddenly
Today’s worship focuses on God’s patience. Often times we observe tragedy in our world and in our lives and wonder why did God allow this all to happen? How can he just sit back and watch all this?
Losing It All: Losing Perspective
Christ is in control of all things— even his death. By his sacrifice we are saved. By his power we are transformed— body & soul.
Losing It All: Losing Heart
Lent is a time for reflection and repentance. Our great need of salvation is driven home during this season. Much like the warriors of Israel, we are frightened by the powerful, boastful, and evil figures that taunt us and blaspheme our God.
Spared: And Strengthened
Tonight, our focus is on the enduring, enriching, and encouraging sacrament of Holy Communion.
Spared: From Humiliation for Celebration
With repentant hearts, we join our Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, confident in his everlasting rule, hailing him as our Eternal King.
Spared: Redeemed & Reunited
A snake on a pole is a hideous sight! It was a reminder of the pain inflicted by the snake’s bite and even more a reminder of the cause of the snake’s bite—sin. Now we, too, look in Lent at something initially hideous.
Spared: From Death for Life
A snake on a pole is a hideous sight! It was a reminder of the pain inflicted by the snake’s bite and even more a reminder of the cause of the snake’s bite—sin. Now we, too, look in Lent at something initially hideous.
Spared: By God’s Wisdom Not Ours
Jesus could not have accomplished his mission if he avoided suffering. Jesus could not redeem sinners without a shameful death on the cross.
Spared: Through, Not From, Suffering
Jesus could not have accomplished his mission if he avoided suffering. Jesus could not redeem sinners without a shameful death on the cross.
Spared: Because God Is for Us
In the season of Lent, we see Jesus taking our place in his passion - the Valiant One fighting for us on the battlefield. Today’s struggle is against temptation.