Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 27:11-54 Jerusalem is in turmoil (Matthew 21:10). The festival of the Passover may have multiplied the regular city population by 6-fold. Israelites from all over the Mediterranean sea have arrived to observe their religious piety. They all bring different coins from their place of …
Sermon 03.26.23 – The Kingdom Seen, Part IV: When God Became Love for Us
The Word Today – 03.26.23
5th Sunday in Lent Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45 Our Lenten Journey with the Gospel of John comes to an end on the 5th Sunday in Lent. Three Sundays ago, we begin with Nicodemus coming to Jesus at night (John 3:2), possibly for fear of being seen with him. Nicodemus leaves that encounter hearing from Jesus …
Sermon 03.19.23 – The Kingdom Seen, Part III: The One Speaking with You Is He
Sermon 03.12.23 – The Kingdom Seen, Part II: The First Impression Not Always Remain
The Word Today – 03.12.23
3rd Sunday in Lent Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42 This Sunday, the lectionary brings the exchange between Jesus and the lady at the well. It is the second of three consecutive weeks of profound and transformational encounters with the Christ in the gospel of John. The Samaritan from Sychar is almost the polar opposite of …
Sermon 03.05.23 – The Kingdom Seen, Part I: Daylight
The Word Today – 03.05.23
2nd Sunday in Lent Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-19 As we advance in the Lent season we dive into a series of Sundays featuring the Gospel of John. In each of the texts, the individuals who encounter the light of the world have profound experiences. Their perception of how God is …
Bridging Faith 