Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Sermon Title: “It’s a Gift” Text Notes: This passage contrasts the Christian’s former life of sin and death with the new life that is given by God. Included here is the traditional verse that says we are saved by grace through faith, not by what we have done, but by what [...]
Sermon Text: John 2:13-22 Sermon Title: “Cleaning House” Text Notes: Jesus, entering Jerusalem, drives the moneychangers from the temple, demanding that they “stop making my Father’s house a marketplace.” Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
Sermon Text: Mark 8:31-38 Sermon Title: “At a ‘Cross’ Road” Text Notes: Jesus predicts his suffering and death. As he does, he not only rebukes Peter for his inability to accept the prediction, but he invites his disciples to take their crosses and follow him. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
Sermon Text: Mark 1:9-15 Sermon Title: “Ready” Text Notes: In this much-abbreviated account of Jesus’ baptism, a voice from heaven announces, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased,” followed by the wilderness temptation and the start of Jesus’ ministry. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
Gospel Text: Mark 9:2-9 Sermon Title: “Restoring a Vision” Text Notes: Jesus takes Peter, James, and John to a mountain, and is transfigured before them. They hear a voice say, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him! Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
