The Gospel of John 13 There is no better introduction to this chapter than verse 1. “It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the … Read more
Christmas Sunday, December 25, 2011 It’s hard to imagine God being born, God being cold and needing to be wrapped in cloths to stay warm, but that’s exactly what happened when Jesus was born. It’s the greatest gift ever, wrapped in cloths. When does the gift get unwrapped for us? Listen to Pastor Seabaugh speak … Read more
Christmas Sunday, December 25, 2011 The greatest gift of all is Jesus. What is that gift? How do we get that gift? Why do we even want that gift? Listen to Vicar Lusienie Fofana’s Christmas Day sermon on the beautiful gift God has given us in his Son Jesus. Readings: Isaiah 9:6-7, Romans 8:31-35, John … Read more
Saturday, December 24, 2011 This year our Christmas Eve celebration included only American carols. Yes, only the sacred ones. It’s wonderful to see the different traditions that develop over the years. What does it mean to celebrate Christmas in America today? Do we blindly follow traditions or are we creating new ways to celebrate the … Read more
The Gospel of John 12 A timely anointing, a triumphal entry, the multiplication of seeds, a voice from heaven, the unbelieving Jews. The plot dramatically thickens as Jesus prepares to be glorified. Weekly Memory Verse: John 12:23 “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” Monday, December 26 Read John 12:1-19. … Read more
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Why was it so joyful for John the Baptist to declare, “Behold, Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world!”? Is it joyful for you to behold the Lamb of God? Why? Why not? Listen to Jordan Ray, our Director of Christian Outreach, speak on how to look … Read more
The Gospel of John 11 Jesus is the creator God walking around in a world full of death. He is the inventor of life and can bring new life where he pleases. He allows Lazarus to die, weeps at his grave and then raises him to life. Unbelievable… or is it? Weekly Memory Verse: John … Read more
Sunday, December 11, 2011 John chapter 9 is one extended story of a man who was born blind, healed by Jesus on a Sabbath day and then has many interesting encounters with friends and religious leaders. But this is less a story about physical blindness than spiritual blindness. Listen to how the Light of the … Read more
The Gospel of John 10 Welcome to the metaphorical wonderland! Jesus is both gate and good shepherd. Who are the sheep, the wolves, the hired hand and the other sheep? Why is it important? Weekly Memory Verse: John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Monday, … Read more
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 We can “love” so many things. In English, the word love can apply to our spouse or to chocolate ice cream. In Greek, the language of the New Testament, there are four words for love. Listen to Dr. Robert Holst speak on what kind of love God has for us through … Read more