Sermons from January 2020
Jan. 25/26: Raised by Grace
God lavishes grace on us through his saving initiative. The language of death could not be stronger in debunking the idea of salvation through our own works: the dead do not raise themselves.
Readings from this service:
Ephesians 2: 1-10…
Jan. 18/19: Enlightened with Hope
Having been made ready by Christ, we gain deep and powerful insight, seeing the world in a way that the dull cannot. In fact, Isaiah suggests we see it as he sees it.
We thus find hope, even in hard …
Jan. 11/12: Ready for the End, Before We Begin
We begin a new 14-week series this week, Ephesians: Reconciled in Christ & Ready for Life.
Those in Christ are ready for the end because of his redemption, blood, forgiveness & grace. The language of inheritance, salvation and election amplifies …
Jan. 4/5: From Weeping to Feasts
God promises to ransom and redeem us and thus our mourning turns to joy.
Readings from this service:
Jeremiah 31: 7-14
Psalm 84: 1-2, 4-5, 10-13
Matthew 2: 1-12…