Mark 16:6-7
The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I know you’re looking for Jesus the Nazarene, the One they nailed on the cross. He’s been raised up; he’s here no longer. You can see for yourselves that the place is empty. Now — on your way.”
You Are Blessed
Palm Sunday | Sermon: Vicar Alyce Keener | Reading: Matthew 23:37-39 Oh, God has blessed him! (Verse 38)
Matthew 5:5
You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are — no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought.
Breaking Good
Fifth Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Lance Helms, Director of Communications | Reading: Matthew 23:29-36 You’re hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You build granite tombs for your prophets and marble monuments for your saints.
Matthew 5:9
You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.
The True Essence of Faith
Fourth Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 23:25-28 You’re hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You buff the surface of your cups and bowls so they sparkle in the sun, while the insides are maggoty with your greed and gluttony. Stupid Pharisee! Scour the insides, and
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Psalm 107:19-22
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and God saved them from their distress.God sent out the word and healed them; God rescued them from the grave.Let them give thanks to the Lord for this unfailing love and these wonderful deeds for humankind.Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of God’s works with songs of joy.
The Heart of the Matter
Third Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 23:23-24 You’re hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You keep meticulous account books, tithing on every nickel and dime you get, but on the meat of God’s Law, things like fairness and compassion and commitment — the absolute basics!
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Matthew 23:23-24
You’re hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You keep meticulous account books, tithing on every nickel and dime you get, but on the meat of God’s Law, things like fairness, compassion, and commitment — the absolute basics! — you carelessly take it or leave it. Careful bookkeeping is commendable, but the basics are required.
A Promise Is a Promise
Second Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Vicar Alyce Keener | Matthew 23:16-22 A promise is a promise. God is present, watching and holding you to account regardless. (Verse 22)
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