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Continuing our Lenten journey in Act with Christ, we arrive at “Clear the Temple.” We are given the image of Jesus driving out money changers and vendors by force. But why? What kind of example does Christ set for us? Do we hesitate to act on our prayers? Let us prepare our hearts to Act with Christ.
Our scripture reading comes from John 2:13-25.
As we continue in our Lenten series Act with Christ we arrive at “Take Up Your Cross.” Peter receives a strong rebuke from Jesus. We seek to emulate Christ, but what about when his actions seem harsh? What about when they cause us to give up comfort? Let us prepare our hearts to Act with Christ.
Our scripture reading comes from Mark 8:31-38.
Our Lenten series is Act with Christ, and our first message in this series is “Get to the Wilderness.” Today we hear The familiar story of Christ’s baptism and temptation in the wilderness. But that was Jesus doing in the wilderness? How do we prepare ourselves for ministry? Let us prepare our hearts to Act with Christ.
Our scripture reading comes from Mark 1:9-15.
As we finish out Prepare to Change series we come to “Be Transformed.” We hear about how Christ appeared transformed to the disciples. But what does it mean for us to be transformed by Christ? How do we transform ourselves to better spread the Gospel truth? As we prepare for Lent, we prepare to change.
Our scripture readings come from 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 and Mark 9:2-9.
As we continue into our Prepare to Change series, we look at how to “Become All Things.” When we think about the Good News, we often think of how it relates to our own lives. But can we relate the Gospel to others? How can we bridge divides between peoples? How can we serve a world that can be so different? As we prepare for Lent, we prepare to change.
Our scripture reading comes from 1 Corinthians 9:16-23.
As we begin our pre-lenten series Prepare to Change, we look at how we can “Abstain to Grow.” Paul talks about not eating meat in order to keep from being a stumbling block to others. What do we do that hurts others? What can we give up for more than just ourselves? And how do we grow from holding back? As we prepare for Lent, prepare to change.
Our scripture reading comes from 1 Corinthians 8:1-13.
Today we explore the “Gift of the Call” and how we are called to serve Christ. Do you feel called? Do you work to call others? And what are we called to do as Christians? Who do we protect? These are the Gifts of the Season.
The scripture reading for today comes from John 1:43-51.
There will not be a message next week, as I will be on vacation.
Today we explore a familiar story in “Gift of the Spirit.” Do we understand that the Spirit is a gift for you and me? How do you experience the Holy Spirit? Do you listen for it? These are the Gifts of the Season.
Our scripture readings come from Acts 19:1-7 and Mark 1:4-11.
Today we look at the familiar story of the visit of the wise men in “Gift of the Light.” As we look to a new year, let us look for hope renewed. These are the Gifts of the Season.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12.
As we finish our Advent Experience we reach today’s message, “Know: Christ is With Us.” When we celebrate Christmas, do we know that Christ is with us now? Discover Christ in this Advent and Christmas Eve experience.
Our scripture readings come from 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 and Luke 1:26-38.
