Text: Hebrews 11:1-7 “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” That’s how our reading for tonight begins, and with it we begin a five-week series titled “By Faith” that will take us through some of the final chapters of the book of Hebrews – a book of … Continue reading Sermon: Wednesday, March 16, 2011: Lenten Midweek Worship
Sermon: Sunday, March 13, 2011: First Sunday in Lent
Texts: Genesis 2:15–17; 3:1–7 + Psalm 32 + Romans 5:12–19 + Matthew 4:1–11 Well, something’s not quite where we’re used to seeing it this morning, is it? I hope none of you stumbled over the baptismal font getting to your pews this morning – but of course, having gone to the trouble to move the … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, March 13, 2011: First Sunday in Lent
Message: An Alternative Vision…
We've been studying the Sermon on the Mount for the last few months during the season after Epiphany, but before Jesus could deliver that sermon he withdrew at the beginning of his ministry for a time of reflection and discernment about the shape and content of his ministry. During that time Jesus was tempted with … Continue reading Message: An Alternative Vision…
By Proclamation 