Worship Services by Pastor Peter Johnson (Page 8)
Lent | Worship “God Pursues Us with Grace”
Text: Psalm 23:6a God provides blessing upon blessing, grace upon grace. And Jesus made it clear that we do not choose God but, rather, God chooses us. So how then is God pursuing us with grace and love and what difference does this make in our daily lives?
“Over-Commitment” (10:30 Blended)
Text: Luke 14:15-24 The Christian faith brings words of challenge to us as well as words of comfort. When our schedules are filled to the brim with commitments but we leave little room for the things that Jesus calls us to do, Jesus reminds us of our true priorities through a parable that speaks to our over-scheduled modern lives. Jesus taught us a prayer that can direct us as we order our lives and our priorities: “thy kingdom come, thy…
“Over-commitment” (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: Luke 14:15-24 The Christian faith brings words of challenge to us as well as words of comfort. When our schedules are filled to the brim with commitments but we leave little room for the things that Jesus calls us to do, Jesus reminds us of our true priorities through a parable that speaks to our over-scheduled modern lives. Jesus taught us a prayer that can direct us as we order our lives and our priorities: “thy kingdom come, thy…
“Guarding Our Hearts” (10:30 AM Blended)
Text: Philippians 4:4-7 The message of “fear not” appears like a reassuring refrain throughout the scriptures. God knows our hearts and his eternal promise to us is that “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” We explore together how God’s Spirit leads us to trade our anxieties for a heart that trusts and rejoices in all times and seasons.
“Guarding Our Hearts” (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: Philippians 4:4-7 The message of “fear not” appears like a reassuring refrain throughout the scriptures. God knows our hearts and his eternal promise to us is that “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” We explore together how God’s Spirit leads us to trade our anxieties for a heart that trusts and rejoices in all times and seasons.
“For the Unexpected” (10:30 Blended)
Text: Exodus 3:1-5 The story of Moses and the burning bush is one that teaches us that God’s presence at any given place and time transforms ordinary moments into holy moments. Are we prepared to find that God may be at work in us and in others in the most unlikely and unexpected of circumstances?
“For the Unexpected” (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: Exodus 3:1-5 The story of Moses and the burning bush is one that teaches us that God’s presence at any given place and time transforms ordinary moments into holy moments. Are we prepared to find that God may be at work in us and in others in the most unlikely and unexpected of circumstances?
“Lessons & Carols”
Text: Luke 2:1-7, Isaiah 9:2-7, Micah 5:2-5a, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-16, Matthew 2:1-11, John 1:1-14 The story of Christ’s birth is told through scripture readings and carols woven together and interspersed with devotional offerings from our pastors. Special music by St. Andrew’s Chamber Choir, Tim Graf, and Josh Eidem.
“Joy” (10:30 AM Blended)
Text: Luke 1:46-55 The beloved song of Mary, the Magnificat, proclaims great praise and joy at God’s coming. Jesus’ birth is truly the heart of the Christmas season and the very reason we celebrate! We hear the joy of the Lord reflected in our favorite carols and we see the joy of the Lord in the face of every child! “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!”
“Joy” (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: Luke 1:46-55 The beloved song of Mary, the Magnificat, proclaims great praise and joy at God’s coming. Jesus’ birth is truly the heart of the Christmas season and the very reason we celebrate! We hear the joy of the Lord reflected in our favorite carols and we see the joy of the Lord in the face of every child! “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!”
In One Sermon | Our Neighbor’s Faith (10:30 AM Blended)
Text: 1 Corinthians 12: 12-19, 27, Colossians 3:12-14 In spite of all our differences, God has made us one body and calls us to live in peace and unity. How is God inviting us not only to tolerate but actually to celebrate the differences among us even as we are called to go and make disciples of all nations?
In One Sermon | Our Neighbor’s Faith (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: Acts 17:22-28a So much of the church’s history has involved conflict between people of different religions. But what was Jesus trying to tell us when he cast the hero of his parable as a Samaritan? How can we better understand our neighbors of different faiths and how is God calling us to live in community with them?