A Community of Faith, A Lighthouse for Christ
Our journey through the Week that Changed the World is nearly complete. We come to that dreadful Friday afternoon when Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, chose to die on a Roman cross. On that cross, Jesus demonstrated why this week changed the world, as He revealed the hope of the gospel through the … Read more
The events of the Week that Changed the World continue to unfold. The Last Supper and Christ’s agonized prayer in the garden are over. Early on Friday morning Jesus is on trial before the ruling council. Simon Peter mustered up the courage to follow Jesus to the trial, but when he is put to the … Read more
Jesus had repelled many casual followers by declaring Himself to be the Bread of Life. Declaring that eternal life comes through faith in Him as the Christ sent by God and participation in His life through His spirit. Participation made possible by the sacrifice of His body and the shedding of His blood, symbolized by … Read more
The Last Supper continues on Thursday night of the Week that Changed the World. As the meal took place, Jesus made known this wasn’t just any Passover celebration. How was this night different from every other night? This was the ultimate fulfillment of all that Passover meant! Scripture Reference Luke 22: 14-20 Sermon Audio Sermon … Read more
Last week we talked about the miraculous feeding of 5,000 men (plus women and children) and Jesus walking on water. We talked about some of the immediate meaning and impact of those miracles in terms of a new Exodus. Tonight we learn more as Jesus explains more of the significance of who He is. Along … Read more
This week we jump forward to Thursday of the Week that Changed the World. Early in Jesus’ final dinner He shocked His disciples by doing a disgusting chore beneath even a household slave – washing His disciples’ feet. As this act of humble service progressed, Jesus made clear that He was acting out the eternal … Read more