Jesus' Love on Display

Pr. David Pr. John Pr. Michael Seth Gehrke
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Jesus' Love on Display

Ash Wednesday: Repentance - March 5

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.  While we fully know and embrace Christ's forgiveness and our redemption, we know that it is healthy to regularly acknowledge and repent of our sinfulness.  Join us as we contemplate that repentance in our lives.

Jesus Rejected at Nazareth - March 9

In the face of rejection - from his home town, from his people, from the religious community of the time - Christ loved.  More importantly, He announced the good news of God, and His love for the whole world.

Jesus Calls Levi: Repentance - March 12
Jesus calls all, even those who have gone astray.  Join us as we discuss Jesus' calling of Levi (Matthew) and the implications this may have in your life.  Where are you being called to consider saying "yes!"
Love Your Enemies - March 16
We tend to see ourselves as the super hero of our stories, and our enemies as the villain.  Our enemies are obstacles and bullies, and we want Christ to conquer them for us.  Instead, he tells us to love them - something that feels completely foreign to our human nature.  To learn why, be sure to check out this sermon!

Jesus Heals the Centurion's Servant - March 19

Hear the story of a Roman Centurion - someone who would have been outside Jesus immediate religious and cultural context  - humbly request the healing of his servant.  Despite being a person of some influence and prestige in the Roman Empire, the centurion approached Jesus with a meek and trusting heart.

Jesus Feeds the 5000 - March 23

We often drastically underestimate what Jesus can do.  We worry about things that are so much lesser than the worries of the peoples of Christ's day - like war, hunger and disease - yet we have so much more.  Christ invites you to trust him to provide and invites you to humbly follow his plan for your provision.

The Good Samaritan - March 26
Who is my neighbor?  Such a simple yet profound question.  In this story, Christ reminds us that our neighbor is whoever is need of help, regardless of their station or standing in life.
Don't Be Anxious - March 30
Anxiety runs deep in our country in all types of people.  But Christ spoke about worry and concern.  And at the heart of anxiety is insecurity.  But at the heart of peace is security in our identity in Jesus Christ.

The Prodigal Son - April 2

The prodigal son is no simple story of youthful rebellion - it is the story of the ultimate rejection of one's family, faith and culture.  Yet, just as with the father in this story, our Heavenly Father is standing with arms open, waiting to welcome us back into his kingdom.

The Persistent Widow - April 6

Earthly judges are only bound by legal laws and human concepts of justice.  But if they are capable of making just decisions, how much more just are God's enteral and flawless ways and decrees?

Jesus and Zacchaeus - April 9

Everything was wrong with Zacchaeus.  Hated by his peers and viewed as a traitor, he often dealt dishonestly with others.  He was short in stature and didn't have many friends.  But with Jesus, things are not always what they seem.

 

The Triumphal Entry - April 13

Jesus rides into Jerusalem in triumph and as a king.  But how does he so quickly turn into an object of scorn?  How will these people shouting "Hallelujah" so shortly turn to yelling "crucify him!"

 

What's so Good About Good Friday? - April 18

What's so good about Good Friday?  What's so good about Jesus Death?

Easter Jubilee - April 20

Christ is risen, He is risen indeed, Alleluia!

Road to Emmaus - April 27th

In this sermon, we celebrate the transformative power of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, as depicted in Luke’s Gospel, we find hope and joy in His victory over death. We reflect on Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances, like the Emmaus encounter, where we see His love revealed through broken bread, symbolizing His ongoing presence in our lives through faith and sacraments. We acknowledge the disciples’ doubts and emotional journey, connecting it to our own struggles, and rejoice in how Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies, guiding us to deeper scriptural understanding. We embrace the call to live each day with resurrection joy, trusting in Christ’s eternal love and presence, even when unseen.