The Beauty of Being Sheep
If someone tells you, "You're a sheep" these days, it's usually more derogatory than complimentary. There's even a term "sheeple" for people who follow someone or something blindly, without giving it deeper examination or thought. But today, on Good Shepherd Sunday, Jesus reminds us of the beauty of being sheep. Not because sheep are all that great, but because sheep have a Shepherd!
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- Apr 25, 2021The Beauty of Being SheepThe Beauty of Being SheepIf someone tells you, "You're a sheep" these days, it's usually more derogatory than complimentary. There's even a term "sheeple" for people who follow someone or something blindly, without giving it deeper examination or thought. But today, on Good Shepherd Sunday, Jesus reminds us of the beauty of being sheep. Not because sheep are all that great, but because sheep have a Shepherd!
- Apr 18, 2021I’ll Believe It When I Hear ItI’ll Believe It When I Hear ItThese days, people are skeptical of fake news and other false ideas that get passed off as truth. So it's not surprising that many people demand, "I'll believe it when I see it." However, God's Word today shows us that sometimes, seeing isn't believing. When it comes to our faith in Jesus, rather than saying, "I'll believe it when I see it!" we can confidently say, "I'll believe it when I hear it!"
- Apr 11, 2021Peace to BreathePeace to BreatheWhen you're feeling overwhelmed by things like fear, shame, or confusion, it can start to feel like you're getting choked out by life. That's how Jesus' disciples were feeling on Easter Sunday evening. But then the risen Jesus appeared to them! And what was the first thing he said to them? "Peace be with you." It was more than just a polite greeting. It was a revelation of what he'd come to give them! And because of Jesus' resurrection, you can have that same peace too!
- Apr 4, 2021Certain Is Better! (Easter Sunday)Certain Is Better! (Easter Sunday)It's better to be certain than "pretty sure." Unfortunately, the things we put our hope in are often less than certain--more of a desire or a wish than a certainty. And yet, there is one thing that is certain, and one thing that can give us certain hope, even in uncertain times! Watch Pastor Troy's Easter Sunday sermon, "Certain Is Better" to find out what that is!
- Apr 1, 2021Making a Good Meal Even Better (Maundy Thursday)Making a Good Meal Even Better (Maundy Thursday)What does it take for you to make a good meal a great meal? On Maundy Thursday, we look at two special meals that God insitituted for his people to eat: The Passover Meal, and the Lord's Supper, so we can see how God takes a good meal, and makes it even better!
- Mar 28, 2021The Savior Sees It Through (Palm Sunday)The Savior Sees It Through (Palm Sunday)What does a broken coffeemaker and broken relationships have to do with the waving palm branches and shouted hosannas of Palm Sunday? Listen to Pastor Troy's sermon, "The Savior Sees It Through" to find out!
- Mar 21, 20212 Covenants, 1 Promise2 Covenants, 1 PromiseWhen someone breaks a promise they've made to you, it can be hard to forgive. It's nearly inconceivable to think about making another covenant with them too! But today, we see that God not only forgives us when we fail to keep our promises to him, he establishes a second covenant--a 1-sided covenant of grace in Christ Jesus!
- Mar 14, 2021Why So Serious, Jesus?Why So Serious, Jesus?In today's Gospel reading, Jesus doesn't look much like the loving Savior we think of. He's flipping tables, driving out animals, shouting, and wielding a whip! Yet, although it might not look like it, Jesus is acting out of love! Love that protects from harm and danger.
- Mar 7, 2021Jesus–For AllJesus–For AllSome people argue that the church divides people more than it unites them. But God's Word today shows us that it's only the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as Savior that unites literally every single person together as one. The Gospel is the message for all people, because Jesus is the Savior of all people!
- Feb 28, 2021The Dear CrossThe Dear CrossThere's an old German theological phrase, "Das Liebe Kreuz" which means "The Dear Cross." While Christians can understand why Jesus' cross is dear to us, the phrase isn't just talking about Jesus' cross, but the crosses that we bear as Christians too! How can suffering for our faith, and suffering in general be something "dear" to us, when we're always trying to alleviate or eradicate suffering from our lives? Hear Jesus' words, as he reminds us why the cross isn't just a necessity, but a blessing!
