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Eastertide, V - Holiness or Love?Sometimes in Christianity it seems like holiness and love for your neighbor are at odds with each other, but are they? What do “holiness” and “love” really mean? Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, John 13:31-35 Meaningful conversation starters: What might it look like in your personal, family, or work life to be “distinctive?” Rev. Chris MeckleyEastertide, IV - What it Means to Be a SheepIn today’s sermon we look at three attributes of those who follow Jesus: honesty about, and self-awareness of our relationship with Him; listening and obeying Jesus’ words; everlasting protection. Scripture: John 10:22-30; Rev 7:9-17 Rev. Dr. Jonathan TaggEastertide, III -- Why the Resurrection of Jesus Matters to UsIn today’s sermon we learn what hope is, and what can we learn from Jeremiah, the Psalms and John the Beloved about God’s promises for our future. Scripture used: Jeremiah 32:36-41, Psalm 33, John 21:1-14 Rev. Dr. Jonathan TaggEastertide, II -- Why The Resurrection of Jesus Matters to UsWhat do we do with the Easter message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? What if Jesus was not actually raised from the dead? What can our response be to the good news of life to the full in the living God? Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 and John 20:24-31 Rev. Scott CramerWalking with Jesus through Hard Times, Part VII -- {Good Friday Homily}Good Friday is one of the most solemn services remembering and retelling the passion of Jesus Christ’s arrest, torture and crucifixion. In this homily, we will look at the suffering of Christ through the prophetic writings of David in Psalm 22 and Isaiah his book, chapter 53. Psalm 22; Psalm 53 Rev. Dr. Jonathan TaggWalking with Jesus through Hard Times, Part VIJesus was zealous for true worship, in the temple then and in our hearts now. Just as He turned over tables then so His Spirit is like a fire, clearing our hearts and lives of false worship so we can worship the true and living God. Just as Jesus’ zeal consumed Him, so He gives us zeal to serve, love and reach others Scripture used: I Corinthians 3:10-16; Luke 19:41-48 Rev. Dr. Jonathan TaggWalking with Jesus through Hard Times, Part VSome people welcomed Jesus, treating him with love and gratitude. Some ignored Him.Some abused Him.How do we welcome Jesus into our homes and our lives? How does my welcome of Jesus reflect in how I welcome others? Scripture used: Luke 7:36-52; Psalm 116:8-17 Meaningful conversation starters: How am I welcoming Jesus into all aspects of my life? How am I welcoming others? If something needs to change, where I do start? Claire AndrewsWalking with Jesus Through Hard Times, Part IVJesus loves us all, even the hard-hearted, prideful pharisees who opposed him. How are we like them, and how are we called to love others who are similar to them? 2 Corinthians 4:7-18; Luke 6:6-11; Luke 7:1-10 Rev. Dr. Jonathan TaggWalking with Jesus Through Hard Times, Part IIIJesus instructs us to live and love in a way that is not only counter-cultural, but supra-human. It involves forsaking what the world values, and going past forgiveness to a radical self-abasement. How can we live and love like this? Listen and learn! Colossians 3:1-15; Luke 6:20-36 Rev. Dr. Jonathan TaggWalking with Jesus through Hard Times, Part II: Jesus Returns HomeJesus’ return home brought incredible conflict, rejection and even attempted murder! What can we learn from what Jesus went through? Scripture Used: Heb 12:1-14; Luke 4:14-30 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg
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