April 7, 2019 - Lent 5
Focused On Heaven
This week our focus is on heaven as we hear from Paul in Philippians 3 great encouragement to put all our hope for salvation in Jesus, but to press on to take hold of the spiritual gifts that he has given and promised to us.
March 31, 2019 - Lent 4
Rejoice in God’s Forgiveness
We have strayed many times, yet God’s welcomes us back with full forgiveness. God also welcomes back those we deem more sinful than ourselves - his forgiveness is total. God’s forgiveness is worth celebration!
Mar 24, 2019 - Lent 3
Fighting Temptation: Refusing to Change
Jeremiah was rejected because he did not tell the people what they wanted to hear. We often reject God’s Word and God’s messengers because we are like the people who rejected God’s prophet. We refuse to listen and change. Despite our refusal to listen, the Lord keeps coming to preach sin and grace, Law and Gospel.
Mar 17, 2019 - Lent 2
Fighting Temptation: Tempted to Grumble
We are tempted to grumble against God and against his representatives. Let us learn from others who have suffered God’s judgment, repent, and turn to God in faith.
Mar 10, 2019 - Lent 1
Battle Temptation
Jesus our great high priest has cleansed us from sin and brought us to God, so that we can have confidence that God will give us mercy and grace to help us against temptation.
Mar 3, 2019 - Transfiguration
Glory Revealed
How should a person react to God’s glory? Thanks to Jesus, we can enjoy God’s glory.