We end the church year by talking about Matthew 25 and how we are called to be the Body of Christ, and why that’s a very good thing. Sermon Scripture: Matthew 25:31–46 The Final Judgment [31] “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on…
We talk today about the somewhat confusing parable of the talents and ask the question if God wants us to be prepared. Sermon Scripture: Matthew 25:14–30 The Parable of the Talents [14] “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. [15] To one…
We celebrate(?) the 500th anniversary of the Reformation by talking about our freedom in Christ, and what it means to be people whose hearts are shaped by that freedom. Sermon Scripture: John 8:31-38 The Truth Will Set You Free [31] So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word,…
We talk about the greatest commandment, rule breaking, and what it means to be a Christian. Sermon Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40 The Great Commandment [34] But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. [35] And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. [36] “Teacher, which is…
We talk about the parable of the wedding banquet and who the mysterious guest is who gets kicked out of the party. Sermon Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Feast [1] And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, [2] “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a…