Heaven’s Hymnal (sermon based on Revelation 4-5)
Pastor Chris preaches on the blessing of using Revelation as a worship “hymnal” instead of only focusing on the End Times.
Sermons tagged with ‘cross’
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Good Friday Tenebrae – Meditations on the Jesus’ 7 Words from the Cross
Sermon: The Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross
Texts: Luke 23:34, 43; John 19:26-28; Matt. 27:46; John 19:30; Luke 23:46
Focus: With his dying words, Jesus spoke blessing, forgiveness, complaint, and comfort on behalf of all people.
Function: That they would believe in the forgiveness won for us by Jesus’ death on the cross.
Worship Service for Good Shepherd Sunday, April 25th, 2021
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“Not a Victim” (sermon based on John 10:11-18) by Pastor Chris Matthis
Sermon: Not a Victim
Texts: John 10:11-18
Focus: Jesus gladly and willingly laid down his life on the cross and took it up again on Easter.
Function: That they would rejoice in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Traditional Worship Service for March 21, 2021 (Lent 5B)
Pastor Chris preaches about Jesus’ third and final “Passion Prediction.” DCE Kristin teaches about how Jesus wasn’t the kind of king you’d expect.
“Three” (sermon based on Mark 10:32-45)
Sermon: Three
Text: Mark 10:32-45
Focus Statement: Jesus repeatedly told his disciples that he must suffer, be killed, and rise again.
Function Statement: That they would listen to the commands and promises of God.
Not What We Asked For (sermon based on Numbers 21:4-9)
Sermon: Not What You Asked For
Text: Numbers 21:4-9
Focus Statement: God provides for all of our needs of body and soul.
Function Statement: That they would receive all God’s gifts with thanks and not grumbling.
“Discipleship and the Cross” (sermon based on Mark 8:27-38)
Traditional Worship Service for February 28th, 2021
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My Body? (sermon based on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20)
Sermon: “My” Body?
Texts: 1 Corinthians 6:11-20
Focus: Our bodies belong to Jesus, who made them and paid for them with his blood.
Function: That they would resist the sinful, sexual desires of the flesh.