Good Friday is the day the church remembers Jesus’ horrific death by crucifixion. In this remembrance, the church doesn’t only focus on Jesus’ final breath, but all the suffering that accompanied it. Jesus was betrayed, arrested, mocked, beaten, and tortured. He went through all this for us.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter. Traditionally, this is the day that many Christians remember two important events near the end of Jesus’ earthly life: 1) The Last Supper. 2) Jesus washing his disciples’ feet.
These two events remind us of Jesus’ incredible love for people and how that love ought to be an example for us to follow as we humbly serve others. We are calling your attention to Maundy Thursday in hopes that you will participate in the Lord’s Supper through communion and take time to lovingly serve others during Holy Week. Scroll down to learn more.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the day the church remembers the Triumphal Entry of Jesus – his entrance into the city of Jerusalem on the last week of his life. On that day, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey as thousands of people lay their coats and palm branches at his feet, declaring him king, and shouting, “Hosanna. Hosanna.”
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter and comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of fasting. The practice often includes the wearing of ashes on the head—the ashes symbolizing the dust from which God made us. As the ashes are applied to a person’s forehead, the words “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” are spoken. The day begins the liturgical season of Lent, which is a time of fasting, praying, and giving in preparation for Easter.
Our Ash Wednesday gathering will be a liturgy of corporate singing, pastoral explanation, public Scripture reading, congregational prayer, and personal confession. Through it all we ask people to commit to observing Lent through fasting, prayer, and giving. The service will conclude with the ancient tradition of applying ashes to the forehead (this is completely optional) in remembrance of our frailty and need for a savior.
Beasts, Bowls & Babylon
The second section of Revelation contains haunting symbols. Beasts, bowls, and a place called Babylon all find climax in a war (Armageddon). Surrounding the ominous illusions is a life changing message. “…the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings.” This is a series of sermons on Revelation 12-19 and how you can share in Jesus’ victory.
Reasons
The reasons we work will determine whether it is fruitful and fulfilling. This sermon, on 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3, offers three reasons we should work and explains the impact they have on our work.
The Baby and The Dragon
With the birth of Jesus came an offer of salvation, power, and triumph. In this, all believers can rejoice…no matter what Satan tries to do. This is a Christmas sermon on the baby and the dragon in the book of Revelation.
Trumpets & Seals
The Bible contains an apocalyptic book filled with signs, symbols, and similes. The book can be confusing; its meaning is often debated. At times it is violent. The colors, symbols, and names all seem to point to something, but what (or who)? This series seeks to begin to answer that question. This is a series of sermons on Revelation 4-11.
Only Jesus
There’s an infinite amount of things you can live for. You can live for health, wealth, fame, or power. Within these categories are endless choices for what to devote your self to. The best choice is to make Jesus the main character of your life. This is a series of sermons about making the purpose of your life only Jesus.
My Favorite Psalm
The Bible contains a book called Psalms. It is a collection 150 musical poems written by (at least) 8 authors. The book captures the range of human experience like no other piece of literature. There’s a Psalm for every situation. It describes joy and sadness, hope and doubt, success and failure. In the midst of the emotional expressions, the psalms point us to God. This is a series of sermons delivered by guest preachers on their favorite psalm.