Mar 28, 2021
Mixed motives and varied expectations fill the Palm Sunday story. As we enter Jerusalem with Jesus, we move closer to His death on Good Friday. In today’s message, Pastor Johann says that the events of Palm Sunday can be thought of in terms of regime change from many perspectives – but the only lasting regime...
Mar 24, 2021
Our Lenten Wednesday messages this year feature monologues given by various biblical figures. In this service, we remember that Lydia followed the will of God by responding in faith and hospitality when the Gospel message of Christ’s sacrifice was preached to her. We follow the will of God by responding in love and...
Mar 21, 2021
Often we look for the quick-fix, one-step, easy solution to our problems. This same approach can creep into our desire for how our faith journey should go. But as we see in today’s Gospel, Jesus describes the cost of Christian living as anything but easy. In his message Pastor James challenges us not to be deceived by...
Mar 17, 2021
Our Lenten Wednesday messages this year feature monologues given by various biblical figures. In this service, we remember that, on the road to Damascus, Paul had his worldview turned upside down when God called him to preach the name of the Christ he had been persecuting. We follow God’s will by putting the crucified...
Mar 14, 2021
Today we hear a staggering truth from scripture: Salvation is a gift you receive, not a paycheck you earn. This unmerited gift from God given to unworthy sinners is what we call “grace.” It is a love that makes no sense to us. In this message, Pastor Johann urges us not to underestimate grace. God’s grace is not...