Sermons

In the Midst of Our Suffering God Gives Gifts

Sunday March 29, 2020 Text: Psalm 143:1-12 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Psalm 143:1-12

1. Righteousness - 2. Salvation - 3. Love - 4. Peace

It Is Better That One Man Die for the People

Wednesday March 25, 2020 Text: John 11:45-53 Speaker: Pastor Rob Sauers Festival: Lent Passages: John 11:45-53

The Mind of God

Sunday March 22, 2020 Text: Psalm 51:1-19 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Psalm 51:1-19

When it comes to a specific evil or suffering in this world we do not know the plans of God. But we do know the mind of God towards us. That is that though we are sinners in His mercy we are cleansed.

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.

Jesus Stands Alone

Tuesday February 25, 2020 Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany / Transfiguration Passages: Matthew 17:1-9

When they looked up they saw Jesus alone. No more mountain. No more trying to climb to God. Jesus came down to us. No more voice of the Father. No more terror in the presence of God. Instead God became man and came down to be with us. No more Moses or Elijah. The law was gone. The prophets were gone. Jesus alone stood in their place.