In the final
lesson of our "Encounters with Jesus" series, we consider the
last encounter that Christ himself chose just before his crucifixion. It
was a moment of humility and tenderness that shocked his disciples and showed
intimately what following him is all about. Listen to the lesson to hear about this
demonstration of love by Jesus and what it means for us and our lives in
Christ.
Open Door
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Encounters with Jesus: Big Faith (Chris)
Have you ever been worried or anxious? Of course you have! Fear is part of the human condition. It also is the enemy of faith and of faithful action. This week, Chris will lead us as we look at a teaching from Jesus, the personal example of Jesus, and an encounter with Jesus that help to address how we can faithfully overcome our fears and can be more like the bold and empowered people God intends for us to be.
Listen to Big Faith
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Encounters with Jesus: Overcoming Evil (Chris)
This
week, we will consider Matthew 3:13 to 4:11 -- the baptism and temptation of
Christ. Our "Encounters with Jesus" in the Gospels so far have
been with ordinary people and have helped to illuminate the different ways in
which we engage with Christ as he engages with us. Now, we will see how
Jesus interacted with supernatural entities: his father the Lord God and the
devil. The fate of creation was at stake, and how Christ dealt with evil
has much to teach us about our own relationship with the broken world around
us.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Encounters with Jesus: The Woman at the Well (Randy)
Through Jesus's amazing encounter with the Woman at the Well, we see how God seeks the least and lost (including us), how we tend to misunderstand him and his offer, and how our lives can be transformed when we finally “get it.” Based on how most Christians behave, myself included, it is clear that most of us tend to miss out on the eternal blessings that Jesus promises. Come and see what Jesus has to offer us this Sunday!
Listen to the Woman at the Well
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Encounters with Jesus: Living Fully in God's Love (Chris)
This Sunday, Chris leads us into our next Encounter with
Jesus. Specifically, the encounter between Jesus and Jewish leader Nicodemus
produced the most famous verse in the Bible. You likely can quote John
3:16 by heart: "For God so loved the world...."
This week, we will explore how the conviction and conflict experienced by Nicodemus parallels our own opportunities and challenges as Christ's disciples. What does Jesus ask of us, and how should we respond?
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Encounters with Jesus: Easter Transformations (Chris)
Last week in "Encounters with Jesus," we recognized Mary Magdalen as
"The First Christian" based on her meeting with the risen Christ on
the original Easter morning. Continuing the theme, this week we will
review other eyewitnesses to the resurrected Jesus. Each person had a
different experience based on their individual needs and circumstances.
Likewise, each of us has a unique connection to Jesus. What can we
learn from the first disciples as we prepare for our own Easter witness?
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Encounters with Jesus: The First Christian (Chris)
Continuing
our series "Encounters with Jesus," this week we will explore the
hinge of history: Christ's resurrection. More specifically, we will see
how Mary Magdalen meeting the risen Christ in John chapter 20 demonstrates what
Christian faith is and how it transforms us. We will see that the first
Christians were just like us and will consider how their testimony in the
Gospels is a foundation for our own faith in Jesus.
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