Jesus died on a cross as a sacrifice to save us from our sin - a monumental turning point in all of human history. As recipients of this amazing gift of grace, Jesus calls us to follow his example: to put others before ourselves, serving them and telling everyone about our Savior and Lord who offers the gift of salvation to all who will believe.

Jesus on Trial

As Jesus stood accused before Pilate, an incredible scene played out: Jesus was found to be innocent, and yet because of the demands of the crowd, a convicted criminal named Barabbas walked free while Jesus was sent away to be killed. Because of his great love for us, Jesus took our place and stood accused when in reality it’s we who are guilty of sin. How will you express your thanks for this amazing gift of grace?

Just before his crucifixion, Jesus modeled for us what it looks like to pray in our moments of greatest distress. When we're face to face with the hardest moments of life, we can cry out to God who loves us so much that He sent His Son to be the sacrifice for our redemption - a promise of an eternal life free from the suffering we often endure in the here and now. And in those moments, we can pray God's will be done, knowing He'll be with us every step of the way.

A Royal Assignment

As followers of Jesus, we inherit greatness - we’re called children of God in His Kingdom. But where the world would have us use status for personal gain, Jesus tells us that true greatness is found in serving others. The call to follow Jesus is a call to put our own self-interest aside and love and serve the people God puts in our path each day.

The meal Jesus shared with his disciples before going to the cross established a new covenant, pointing to God’s fulfillment of His promise of redemption for His people. With broken bread and poured out wine as symbols of Jesus’ sacrifice, the communion meal is the ultimate reminder of God’s love for us and His grace. Our instruction is to re-enact it on a regular basis so that we never forget the significance of the moment Jesus paid for our sins to redeem mankind and restore our relationship with God for eternity.

Jesus was clear about his plans for the future: one day he will return in glory to rule and reign forever. While it’s easy to focus on the chaos in the world that is to come, Jesus encourages us instead to keep our focus on him. He reminds us to always be ready for that moment - to be alert and prayerful, looking with anticipation toward his return. As the world experiences more and more chaos, our steadfast faith and trust can be a powerful witness to the people around us. Are you ready?

When the world feels like it’s spinning out of control, how will we respond? Jesus warns his disciples about the destruction and chaos that’s ahead of them. Knowing our instinct is to panic, Jesus reminds us to keep our eyes firmly fixed on him and his word, always being prepared to tell the people around us about the hope we have - a hope that rises above any chaos the world brings our way.

Jesus reserves some of his strongest warnings for those who like to act religious but whose hearts are, in reality, far from him. Recognizing Jesus as Lord involves a surrender of our own agenda and instead seeking his will and his way in every aspect of life. No matter how small or large an influence you feel like you have in this world, we all have something to offer of our time, talents and treasure.

Religious leaders often attempted to trap Jesus into taking positions on Roman politics and philosophical debates. But Jesus always points us back to this core question: to whom do you belong? If we declare that Jesus is Lord, it means everything else in our life comes second to the priorities Jesus gives us - to love God, love the people around us, and share the hope of his gospel. Governments will come and go, politics will constantly change, but the hope we have in Christ will last forever.

12345678910 ... 3738

Sermons by:

Oct 27, 2024

Jesus on Trial

As Jesus stood accused before Pilate, an incredible scene played out...

Oct 06, 2024

A Royal Assignment

As followers of Jesus, we inherit greatness - we’re called children of...

12345678910 ... 3839