An Eyewitness Account from a Man Born Blind
Blindness to sight. Darkness to light. In the Bible, God often describes the work of God bringing people to faith with this terminology. In today's Gospel, we find Jesus healing a man who was literally blind--both physically and spiritually. And as Pastor Troy preaches the sermon as a first person narrative, speaking as the man born blind, we get to see how Jesus has done the same thing for us!
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- Mar 19, 2023An Eyewitness Account from a Man Born BlindAn Eyewitness Account from a Man Born BlindBlindness to sight. Darkness to light. In the Bible, God often describes the work of God bringing people to faith with this terminology. In today's Gospel, we find Jesus healing a man who was literally blind--both physically and spiritually. And as Pastor Troy preaches the sermon as a first person narrative, speaking as the man born blind, we get to see how Jesus has done the same thing for us!
- Mar 12, 2023Everyone Thirsts, Only One QuenchesEveryone Thirsts, Only One QuenchesWe all know what it's like to thirst for physical water. God has designed our bodies to need water to live and function. But there are lots of other things we thirst for in life, both spiritually and psychologically. That's why it's compelling imagery that Jesus tells us he can give us "living water" that quenches our eternal thirst, and meets our greatest needs!
- Mar 8, 2023A Meal to Remember
- Mar 5, 2023Trust in the PromiseTrust in the PromiseThree different religions claim Abraham as a key founder of their faith, two of which see Abraham as evidence that only an exclusive group of people can belong to the people of God. But in Christianity, Abraham tells us something completely different! In the Bible, we see Abraham as a reminder of God's grace--of the Gift for the World that he gave in Jesus. Find out how in Pastor Troy's sermon, Trust in the Promise.
- Feb 26, 2023A Champion for the DefeatedA Champion for the DefeatedIn ancient times, a champion was the greatest warrior their people could produce. Sometimes, as an appetizer for the battle, or sometimes in place of a battle, the two sides would trot out their champions to fight to the death, the hopes of their people resting on their shoulders. In Scripture, we see the most important Champion battle ever fought, between the Prince of Peace and the Prince of Darkness. How did the battle turn out? And what does it mean for us to have Jesus as our Champion?
- Feb 22, 2023Necessary Sorrow (Ash Wednesday)Necessary Sorrow (Ash Wednesday)The message of Ash Wednesday isn't one that people like to hear. To be reminded of our sinfulness and mortality can produce sorrow in our hearts doesn't seem like a positive, does it? And in a world that sees building people up and making them feel good about themselves as the most important thing, Ash Wednesday might seem like something unloving, or that we should skip. And yet, the Apostle Paul reminds us that the message of Ash Wednesday is necessary, because there is such a thing as necessary sorrow. Watch Pastor Troy's sermon to find out more!
- Feb 19, 2023Transfiguration CertaintyTransfiguration CertaintyEyewitness testimony can have a major impact on people's perception of the truth. However, eyewitness testimony has also shown to not always be reliable. Can we trust the eyewitness testimony from the Apostle Peter about the Transfiguration of Jesus? And if we can, what implications will those truths on display have for our lives?
- Feb 12, 2023Wholly, Wholly HolyWholly, Wholly HolyAre you a good person? We want to say yes, and to defend our answer, we come up with lists of all the good things we do, and all the bad things we avoid. But is that enough? Today, Jesus shows us that the more important question is, "Are you a Holy person?" Some might look at commands like "Do not murder" or "Do not commit adultery" and think they can pull those off. But in reality, Jesus says that holiness is needed in our thoughts, words, actions, and attitudes! So, can anyone claim to be holy? And if we can't, is everything hopeless? Watch Pastor Troy's sermon based on our last look at Jesus' Sermon on the Mount to find out!
- Feb 5, 2023You are…So Be…So That…You are…So Be…So That…What an object is often clues us in to what it does. Jesus uses that same truth when teaching us about being his disciples. He says, "You are salt" and "You are light." So what does that tell us we should be and do? And even more importantly, why? For what purpose? Discipleship for Christ comes down to understanding the three factors: Form, function, and purpose. Today, Jesus tells us, "You are...So Be...So That..."
- Jan 29, 2023“Backwards” Blessedness“Backwards” BlessednessWhat does it look like to live a "blessed" life? The world has one perspective, but what Jesus shares in the Beatitudes about who is blessed might seem a little "backwards!"
