After a reading of Jesus’ passion from Mark 15:1-39 in which the congregation participated, shouting, “Crucify him!” and other verses, Pastor Paige asked, “Who is this Jesus?” who is at the heart of our faith. The beginning of Holy Week is a time to be honest with ourselves and examine how we deny, mock, and turn against Jesus in our own lives. Only after admitting our need for Jesus to be our King will we truly understand the great depth of his love for us, displayed on the cross.
The Two Ways: Self or Others (March 18th, 2018)
In this final sermon in our “Two Ways” series, we look at the way of living for self and the way of living for others. It isn’t just a matter of choosing “I’m going to go out there and make a difference for others.” If we are to truly live for others, we must die to ourselves. In John 12:20-33, Jesus shows how his death is the victory that sets us free from ourselves, and how dying to ourselves is the Way to live that is abundant and fruitful for an eternal impact.
The Two Ways: Living Honestly (March 11th, 2018)
In John 3:14-21, Jesus uses the image of “coming into the light.” In this sermon in our series, “The Two Ways,” the choice between light and darkness isn’t a choice between good and evil. It is a choice between embracing the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable, or living in false pretense. The light of Christ is not a light of condemnation, but of mercy and healing.
The Two Ways: Strength and Weakness (March 4th, 2018)
In the third sermon in the Lenten series, “The Two Ways,” Pastor Paige explores what the Apostle Paul means in 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 when he talks about God’s wisdom and strength as opposed to human wisdom and strength. God’s strength and wisdom is revealed in the cross of Jesus. To the world, having faith in someone who was crucified looks like foolishness. And yet it is the way of salvation and true life. This sermon ends by giving examples to listeners about how to walk the way of the cross in their daily lives, in order to experience that salvation and share God’s love with all.
The Two Ways of Victory (February 25th, 2018)
What does “winning” look like in our culture, with all its division around issues like guns and race? What does “winning” look like in our personal lives? In this second sermon in the series “The Two Ways,” Pastor Eric looks at Mark 8:31-38 to discover two very different visions of what “victory” means, and two very different paths to arrive at them. You will be challenged and encouraged!