3/25/12 – Youth Sunday
Title of Today’s Sermons – “The Time of Our Lives”
Sermon by Nicholas Bishop – Nicholas Bishop
Sermon by Alex Kehres – Alex Kehres
Sermon by Niki Lorentzen – Niki Lorentzen
Sermon by Sara Platnick – Sara Platnick
John 12: 20-33. It is a festive time in Jerusalem as many have gathered to commemorate Passover. Jesus had just arrived and a great crowd surrounds him. It is here that Jesus shares with his disciples and the crowd surrounding him what is on his mind.
Scripture – John 12: 20-33
Fourth Sunday of Lent
3/18/12 – Jonathan Chute – “Snakes on a Plain”
Sermon – Snakes on a Plain
Numbers 21: 4-9 and John 3: 14-16.
Scripture – Numbers 21: 4-9 and John 3: 14-16
Third Sunday of Lent
3/11/12 – Jonathan Chute – “The Gift”
Sermon – The Gift
Exodus 20: 1-17. People often misunderstand the meaning of the 10 Commandments. Often Christians separate “Law” and “Grace” in our minds, seeing them almost as polar opposites. But the apparent restrictions of God’s law are supposed to make it easier to live in grace.
Scripture – Exodus 20: 1-17
Second Sunday of Lent
3/4/12 – John Kwan – “What If Jesus Agreed”
Sermon – What If Jesus Agreed
Mark 8: 31-38. In this week’s gospel text, Jesus begins to teach his disciples that he must suffer, be rejected, and killed and after three days rise again. His disciples, particularly Peter, begin to rebuke him. What would have happened if Jesus had agreed with Peter and his other disciples?
Scripture – Mark 8: 31-38
