Scripture readings: Acts 4:32-35; Ps. 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31 Sermon by Martin Manuel (from John 20:19-31) A Fantastic Story Introduction Perhaps you like fantastic stories—ones about UFO sightings, strange events in the Bermuda Triangle, the lost city of Atlantis, or the Loch Ness Monster. The word fantastic has a dual meaning in our culture. It … Continue reading "Sermon for April 8, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 10:34-43; Ps. 118:1-2,14-24; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; John 20:1-18 Sermon by Ted Johnston (from John 20:1-18) Drawing on commentary by Warren Wiersbe (Bible Expository Commentary), Donald Guthrie (New Bible Commentary), Michael Card (The Parable of Joy), and F.F. Bruce (The Gospel of John). The Dawning of the New Day Here is a video … Continue reading "Sermon for April 1, 2018 (Easter)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa.52:13-15, 52:1-12; Ps. 22; Heb.10:16-25; John 18:1-40, 19:1-42 Sermon by Ted Johnston (from John 19:16b-42) (drawing on commentary by Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary, Donald Guthrie in The New Bible Commentary, Michael Card in The Parable of Joy, and F.F. Bruce in The Gospel of John) Jesus: Crucified, Dead and Buried … Continue reading "Sermon for March 30, 2018 (Good Friday)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 12:1-4, 5-14; Ps. 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Sermon by Ted Johnston (from John 13) (drawing on commentary by Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary, Michael Card in The Parable of Joy, and F.F. Bruce in The Gospel of John) Lessons from the Upper Room Introduction Our Gospel … Continue reading "Sermon for March 29, 2018 (Maundy Thursday)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa. 7:10-14; Ps. 118:1-2, 19-29; Heb. 10:4-10; John 12:12-16 Sermon by Ted Johnston (from Hebrews 10:1-25) (drawing on commentary by Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary and F.F. Bruce in The Epistle to the Hebrews) Jesus’ Better Sacrifice Here is a video from GCI Media that would make a good call to … Continue reading "Sermon for March 25, 2018 (Palm Sunday)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Jer. 31:31-34; Ps. 51:1-12; Heb. 5:5-10; John 12:20-33 Sermon by Ted Johnston (from Heb. 4:14-5:10) (drawing on commentary by Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary and F.F. Bruce in The Epistle to the Hebrews) Jesus’ Better Priesthood Introduction On this, the 5th Sunday in Lent, our reading in the Epistles takes us … Continue reading "Sermon for March 18, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Num. 21:4-9; Ps. 107:1-3, 17-22; Eph. 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 Sermon by Sheila Graham (from John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9 and Ephesians 2:1-10) Look to Jesus (A Snake Story) Introduction Our Gospel reading on this 4th Sunday of Lent includes a beloved verse of Scripture that has been called the gospel in a nutshell: For God … Continue reading "Sermon for March 11, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 20:1-17; Ps. 19; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; John 2:13-22 Sermon by Martin Manuel (from John 2:13-22) Jesus: The Zealous House-Cleaner Introduction I have a question for you today: Is your house clean? In one of his sermons, John Wesley said, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” Though not found in the Bible, this statement … Continue reading "Sermon for March 4, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 17:1-7, 15-16; Ps. 22:23-31; Rom. 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 (or Mark 9:2-9) Sermon by Sheila Graham from Gen. 17:1-7, 15-16; Rom. 4:13-25; Ps. 22:27-28 The Righteousness of Faith Introduction Today is the second Sunday in Lent, the season in which, through prayer and introspection, we prepare for Holy Week. As I look around … Continue reading "Sermon for February 25, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 9:8-17; Ps. 25:1-10; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 1 Pet. 3:18-22 (drawing on commentary from Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary and David Wheaton in The New Bible Commentary) Serving God in Tough Times Introduction Today is the first Sunday in Lent, the season in which, through prayer … Continue reading "Sermon for February 18, 2018" Read the article
