Worship Services from 2022 (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?
“Uncertainty” (10:30 Blended)
Text: John 11:17-27 What are the things that “rattle” us the most in our lives? In our series so far, we have examined fear, doubt and over-commitment. This Sunday, we look at uncertainty and we find ourselves being able to relate with Mary and Martha who are distraught over the death of their brother Lazarus: “Lord, if you have had been here…” How does Jesus respond to them and to us in our times of uncertainty? How is God bringing…
“Uncertainty” (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: John 11:17-27 What are the things that “rattle” us the most in our lives? In our series so far, we have examined fear, doubt and over-commitment. This Sunday, we look at uncertainty and we find ourselves being able to relate with Mary and Martha who are distraught over the death of their brother Lazarus: “Lord, if you have had been here…” How does Jesus respond to them and to us in our times of uncertainty? How is God bringing…
Lent | Worship “God gives us a place of honor”
Text: Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. God provides a place for us and it is a place of honor. What does the ancient world’s culture of honor and shame have to do with our life as 21st century Christians and who’s invited to that table that God prepares anyway?
“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…
Lent | Worship “God is With Us”
Text: Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me. God provides a ministry of presence that sees us through life’s most dark and challenging times. What does the cross of Christ teach us about God’s promise to show up in suffering?
“Doubt” (10:30 AM Blended)
Text: Mark 9:14-27 Mark’s Gospel gives us a story of a father coming to Jesus for the healing of his son. When Jesus tells him that all things are possible for those who believe, the man’s response is one that resonates with all people of faith who wrestle with matters of faith throughout our lifetimes: “I do believe, help me in my unbelief.” How does God come to us in our seasons of doubt?
“Doubt” (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: Mark 9:14-27 Mark’s Gospel gives us a story of a father coming to Jesus for the healing of his son. When Jesus tells him that all things are possible for those who believe, the man’s response is one that resonates with all people of faith who wrestle with matters of faith throughout our lifetimes: “I do believe, help me in my unbelief.” How does God come to us in our seasons of doubt?
Lent | Worship “God leads us”
Text: Psalm 23:3 God provides leadership for us that is trustworthy and true. So how then can we learn to let go of our need to set our own course and trust in God’s unfailing leadership? What does it mean to follow right paths for his name’s sake?
“Fear” (10:30 AM Blended)
Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Fear can hold us captive since there are so many unknowns in life as we face the future. God showed the prophet Ezekiel a vision that gives us the key to understanding life’s most fearful challenges: God is bringing about life from death and God is bringing us new life through Jesus each and every day. Our Lenten journey begins with a powerful affirmation of new life in Christ.
“Fear” (9:00 AM Traditional)
Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Fear can hold us captive since there are so many unknowns in life as we face the future. God showed the prophet Ezekiel a vision that gives us the key to understanding life’s most fearful challenges: God is bringing about life from death and God is bringing us new life through Jesus each and every day. Our Lenten journey begins with a powerful affirmation of new life in Christ.