(1 John 1:1-4)

First John Sermon #2 - John begins his letter with the gospel message. God made it possible for us to truly know Him through Jesus Christ. John’s goal in writing this letter is for fellowship and joy through the gospel.

Following Jesus allows us to have fellowship with God, which is the ultimate blessing. But it also means having relationships with other Christians. A renewed relationship with God leads to a renewed relationship with God’s people. Having good relationships with one another and joining in the work of sharing the good news increases our joy.

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(1 John)

(Matthew 28)

Happy Easter! Jesus is alive. The tomb is empty. Whether you believe that’s true or not, it requires a response. We see three responses in Matthew 28.

If you believe Jesus is alive, don’t be afraid.

If you don’t believe Jesus is alive, explain why the tomb is empty.

If you do believe that Jesus is alive, share the good news.

(Matthew 27:27-44)

Why does Jesus choose to endure suffering and death? This is the central question of this sermon.

In this last week of Lent, as we prepare to celebrate Easter, we see that Jesus was willing to endure humiliation and a painful death on the cross because of His great love. He wants to have a relationship with you. Jesus loves you.

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(Matthew 26:47-56)

This is the fifth sermon in the series, 'Jesus the Messiah.' We have strong ideas about power, what it looks like and how to get it. People living in the time of Jesus also had ideas of what power looked like. Jesus does not match up to either of these ideas of power. In this passage, we see an example of Jesus’ power and how it subverts our idea of power.

During the season of Lent, as we prepare to celebrate Easter, we will see how Jesus fulfills God's promises to send a rescuer. This week, we see Jesus' overcoming, true power that leads to freedom.

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(Matthew 25:31-46)

This is the fourth sermon in the series 'Jesus the Messiah.' In this teaching, Jesus warns us that everyone will face the reality of final judgement and will either be with Jesus or against Jesus. But Jesus doesn’t want us to wait until the last moment to decide. He tells those listening that He cares about what we do with what we have today.

During the season of Lent, as we prepare to celebrate Easter, we will see how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to send a rescuer. This week, we see that Jesus prepares us to live our lives ready for the day we face final judgement.

(Matthew 7:24-29)

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This is the third sermon in the series Jesus the Messiah. This week we look at the well-known parable Jesus tells of two builders at the end of his Sermon on the Mount. Jesus uses this story to teach those listening that they now have a choice: to walk away unchanged or to follow Jesus and his teaching.

During the season of Lent, as we prepare to celebrate Easter, we will see how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to send a rescuer. This week, we see that Jesus is the rock we would be wise to build our lives upon.

We all build our lives around something. What might it look like to build our lives around Jesus?

(Matthew 4:12-25)

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This is the second sermon in our Lent series, Jesus the Messiah. This week we see Jesus begin his public ministry by calling his first disciples. What was so special about Jesus that people were willing to leave everything they knew behind to follow him?

During the season of Lent, as we prepare to celebrate Easter, we will see how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to send a rescuer. This week, we see that Jesus’ teaching and his healing set him apart.

As God’s Kingdom continues to advance, Jesus calls us to follow Him. What might it look like for you to follow Jesus today?