Recognize Them by Their Fruits
Second Sunday of Easter Worship Theme: Our resurrected Lord sends his followers out into the world to make disciples. We will be known as His followers by our fruits. Sermon Text: Matthew 28:16–20; 7:12–20 Other Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 33:1–9; Ezekiel 33:10–20
Do Not Be Afraid, For He Has Risen
Resurrection Sunday Worship Theme: The resurrection of Jesus—the central event in history—allays our fears and assures us that God’s promises are dependable. The resurrection hope gives our lives purpose and meaning in the present, despite the apparent chaos and futility of our world. Sermon Text: Matthew 27:62–28:15 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 110; Romans 5:12–21
He Came to His Own
Palm Sunday Worship Theme: Those who celebrated Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday wanted God’s Messiah to solve their circumstantial problems. But God knew better, and addressed their true need. He has a made a way for all peoples of all races and nations, to be reconciled to him and to one another. Sermon […]
Where Do We Go From Here?
Fifth Sunday in Lent Worship Theme: God’s chosen ones must stay close to Jesus. Sermon Text: John 15:1–11, 26–27 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 130 and Romans 8:6–11
Pray This Way
Fourth Sunday in Lent Worship Theme: Jesus teaches and models prayer for his disciples. Sermon Text: Matthew 6:5–15 Other Scripture Readings: Mark 1:29–39 and Micah 6:6–8
Matthew’s Origin Story
Third Sunday in Lent Worship Theme: The call to be Christ’s disciples is a call that necessarily brings people together who would otherwise not associate with one another. The Holy Spirit enables us to be peacemakers, as we share the good news and build church. Sermon Title: “Matthew’s Origin Story and What It Means for us Today” […]
Beware of Playing Judge Judy
Second Sunday in Lent Worship Theme: Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged. Sermon Text: Matthew 7:1–5; 15:1–20 Other Scripture Readings: Ecclesiastes 12:9–14; Matthew 18:21–35
For a Person’s Browser History Is Before the Eyes of YHWH
First Sunday in Lent Worship Theme: In a culture of flagrant, celebrated immorality, God summons His people to sexual purity—in body, mind and heart. Sermon Text: Matthew 5:27–32 Other Scripture Readings: Proverbs 5; 1 Corinthians 6:12–20
The Time Is Out of Joint
Worship Theme: As the Season of Lent begins, we confront our spiritual health at the foot of the cross. Meditation Text: Matthew 5:2–12 Other Scripture Readings: Joel 2:1–2, 12–17; Psalm 51
How Shall Its Saltiness Be Restored?
Worship Theme: In a word of decay and darkness, God sends His church of imperfect people into the world to be salt and light, preserving and brightening the world that He loves. Sermon Text: Matthew 5:13–16; 9:35–38 Other Scripture Readings: Psalm 48; 1 Kings 19:1–18