In this sermon from Easter 2025, Rev. Ben preaches from Luke 24 about how the Resurrection of Jesus calls us to a response, but does not allow indifference to be an option. May the Spirit of resurrection stir in us an awe, a purpose, a joyful direction for our lives. Luke 24:1-12; Isaiah 51:9-11; Psalm 118:14-17, 22-24; Acts 10:34-43
On this Maundy Thursday of 2025, Rev. Ben preaches on Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the Passover, and how He gives us this feast of His body and blood as a means of grace and as a securing of our identity in Him. Luke 22:14-30; Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 78:15-26; I Corinthians 11:23-32
In this sermon from Palm Sunday 2025, Rev. Ben preaches on the kind of glory that Jesus is seeking after, and what it means for us to seek after glory too. Luke 19:28-40; Philippians 2:5-11; Psalm 22:1-11; Luke 23:1-49
In this sermon, concluding our Way of the Cross sermon series, Rev. Ben preaches on the story of the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus, and how it is this encounter with Jesus that makes the way of the cross worth it for us. Luke 19:1-10; Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:7-16
Continuing our Lenten Way of the Cross sermon series, this week Rev. Ben preaches on the parable of the Prodigal Son, and the Father’s deep desire for reconciliation, which is the heart of the Gospel. Luke 15:11-32; Joshua 5:1, 9-12; Psalm 34:1-8; II Corinthians 5:17-21
Continuing our Lenten preaching series on the Way of the Cross, Rev. Ben preaches this week from Luke 13:1-9 on Jesus’ call to repentance. We don’t like to hear that we are sinners or in the wrong, but Jesus’ call to repent is His mercy at work, as He’s calling us to Himself. Luke 13:1-9; Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 103:1-12; I Corinthians 10:1-13
In this sermon on the second Sunday of Lent, Rev. Ben preaches on Jesus’ teaching about the narrow door of a life that follows after Him, the life that walks in the way of the cross. Luke 13:22-35; Genesis 15:1-18; Psalm 27:7-14
In this sermon on the first Sunday in Lent, Rev. Ben preaches on the temptation of Christ in the wilderness, exploring the nature of temptation for Him and for us, and how we might overcome it in Christ. Luke 4:1-13; Deuteronomy 26:5-11; Psalm 91:9-16; Romans 10:4-13
In this sermon on Transfiguration Sunday, Deacon Daniel weaves all of our Scripture lessons together to show how God reveals His glory most through love. Luke 9:28-36; Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; I Corinthians 12:27-13:13
In this sermon on the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Rev. Ben continues our series through 1 Corinthians 15 looking at the impact of Jesus’ resurrection. We too will be raised from the dead, and with bodies that are new and glorified! Watch through the end for a creative illustration of the difference between our mortal bodies and our resurrected, imperishable bodies. I…