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
Sermon for April 13, 2017 (Maundy Thursday) Scripture readings: Ex. 12:1-4, 11-14; Psalm 116:12, 12-19; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 WHOLEHEARTEDLY FOLLOWING CHRIST (John 13:1-17) By Cathy Deddo In this Maundy Thursday sermon we’ll look at the account in John’s Gospel of Jesus’ washing of his disciples’ feet. In doing so, we’ll see what it means to … Continue reading "Sermon for April 13, 2017 (Maundy Thursday)" Read the article
Sermon for April 9, 2017 (sixth Sunday in Lent—Palm/Passion Sunday) Scripture readings (Liturgy of the Passion): Isa. 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Phil. 2:5-11, Matt. 26:14-27:66 On this, the last day of Lent, the RCL has two liturgies---one for the liturgy of the Palms and one for the liturgy of the Passion. The sermon below is related … Continue reading "Sermon for April 9, 2017 (Palm/Passion Sunday)" Read the article
Sermon for April 2, 2017 (fifth Sunday in Lent) Scripture readings: Ezek. 37:1-14, Psa. 130:1-8, Rom. 8:6-11, John 11:1-45 WAKING THE DEAD (Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45) By Linda Rex Here’s a question for us all today: Where is our life? Asked other ways: From where do we draw our life? What is it that we build our life around? What is … Continue reading "Sermon for April 2, 2017" Read the article
Sermon for March 26, 2017 (fourth Sunday in Lent) Scripture readings: 1 Sam. 16:1-13, Psalm 23: 1-6, Eph. 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 THE MIRACLE OF SEEING JESUS (John 9:1-41) By Ted Johnston Jesus performed many miracles by which he met human needs while conveying truth concerning his identity as Son of God and Messiah. One of the biblical signs … Continue reading "Sermon for March 26, 2017" Read the article
Sermon for March 19, 2017 (third Sunday in Lent) Scripture readings: Ex. 17:1-7, Psa. 95:1-11, Rom. 5:1-11, John 4:5-42 REJOICING IN OUR JUSTIFICATION (Romans 5:1-11) By Ted Johnston In Romans 1-4, Paul focuses on justification—the gift of right standing with God received by those who trust in Christ for their salvation. This gift unites believers with God … Continue reading "Sermon for March 19, 2017" Read the article
