Adoption into God’s Family

Trinity Sunday Isaiah 6:1-8 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17 Knowing that you belong changes everything. When faced with crushing self-doubt, insurmountable odds from outside enemies, and the brokenness of all that surrounds you… knowing you are loved, accepted, and empowered by the Triune God changes everything. You can face anything. You have confidence, you have hope, …

Jesus Loves You… and Not Because It’s His Job

Maundy Thursday 2024 Exodus 12:1-14 I Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 On the eve of his crucifixion and death, Jesus powerfully demonstrated how he loves his disciples fully and to the end. He took off his outer garments, wrapped a towel around his waist, grabbed a bowl of water, and scrubbed the dirty, grimy feet …

You Are What You Eat

Maundy Thursday Exodus 12:1-14 I Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Have you ever heard the phrase, “You are what you eat?” The idea behind the phrase is that we need to be mindful of what kind of food we put into our bodies. If we eat junk food like candy, chips, red meats, and stuff …

Receive, Give Thanks, and Share

Day of Thanksgiving Joel 2:21-27 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Matthew 6:25-33 I know that tomorrow is Thanksgiving, but I want to first talk about two other holidays that practice giving thanks. The Jewish holiday of Purim occurs usually around mid-March and it celebrates the events of the book of Esther. In this story, Haman, an official …

Jesus’ Footprint

Ascension of Our Lord Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53 Listen to the sermon.