Season Lent

We Have No King But Ceasar

Wednesday March 18, 2020 Text: John 19:12-16 Speaker: Pastor Mark Bernthal Festival: Lent Passages: John 19:12-16

In Christ Jesus, whose kingdom is not of this world, Dear Fellow Redeemed,      At Peace Thru Christ last Wednesday we began this series of “Irony in the Passion” with a definition of irony  as “a combination of circumstances or a result that is the opposite of what . . . might be expected,” or

The Lord Is Our Refuge

Tuesday March 17, 2020 Text: Psalm 46:1-11 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Tags: coronavirus / problems / refuge / tragedy Passages: Psalm 46:1-11

1. It is a small thing to God 2. His word is peace 3. We are His children 4. His promises are forever

Hide From God or Hide In God

Monday March 9, 2020 Text: Psalm 32:1-11 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Psalm 32:1-11

Just like Adam and Eve when we attempt to make our own spiritual clothing, that is when we attempt to cover our sins, it does not work. When we attempt to hide from God, God sees right through us. But when we acknowledge our sin, God covers us with the righteousness which is from Christ. When we acknowledge our sin God becomes our safe and secure hiding place.

Don’t You Fear God

Monday March 9, 2020 Text: Luke 23:39-43 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Luke 23:39-43

Unfailing Love

Sunday March 1, 2020 Text: Psalm 6:1-10 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Psalm 6:1-10

To those who know the Lord mercy repentance is like bathing in a cold river on a cold morning. It is not always pleasant but one arises refreshed and clean and vigorous for the day ahead.

This Man Went Home Justified

Wednesday February 26, 2020 Text: Luke 18:9-14 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Ash Wednesday / Lent Tags: penitence Passages: Luke 18:9-14

The irony is that Jesus did not come to save those who deserve it but those who do not.

God’s Grace Is Not An Excuse For Sin

Sunday April 7, 2019 Text: Luke 20:9-20 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Luke 20:9-20

Do not mistake God's patience for weakness. In this parable we see a God whose love is far greater than anything we could imagine, but is not endless. Woe to us if God's grace is taken from us.

The Extravagant Grace of the Father

Monday April 1, 2019 Text: Luke 15:1-2,11-32 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Luke 15:1-2,11-32

This is the prodigal family. The younger son is prodigal with his father’s gifts. The first son is prodigal in judging others. The father is prodigal with his love. Neither son appreciates the extravagant love and gifts of the Father.

Jesus the Good Gardener

Monday March 25, 2019 Text: Luke 13:1-9 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Luke 13:1-9

The proper attitude when we see others suffer is not to judge them but to repent ourselves. Such repentance is absolutely necessary since sin cannot enter the presence of God. Yet it is beyond our power to produce such repentance. Therefore Christ the gardener does everything He can to create repentance in us. Being thus watered and fertilized by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God we will grow and produce fruits of faith to the glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Jesus’ Love is Greater Than Man’s Desire

Tuesday March 19, 2019 Text: Luke 13:31-35 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Luke 13:31-35

Herod wants Jesus dead and Jesus dies. Jerusalem does not want to be gathered and they are not. Jesus’ love is so great that He allows men these choices. Yet Jesus’ love is greater still. Through His death He saves all. Through the preaching of the Word He gives men hearts that will choose Him.