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