“But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel” (Luke 24:21). There is a deep irony as the two disciples on the road to Emmaus lament to Jesus that Jesus failed in His task of redeeming Israel. As the rest of the story goes, Jesus would take the trip to explain Scripture…

Peace is hard to come by in the world. You need only to look at the most recent news headlines to see our lack of peace. Jesus came in to the midst of His disciples after His resurrection saying, “Peace be with you.” He brings a peace that goes far beyond world peace. Jesus pointed…

Sunday, April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday Text: Matthew 28:1–10 Link to Sermon Teaser Link to Livestream Sermon Audio As we gather… In Matthew’s Gospel alone do we read as much as we do about quaking and shaking. Herod was stirred up at the news of the birth of Christ (and all Jerusalem with him) (Matt…

You cannot observe Good Friday without talking about crosses, crucifixion, and death, but as much as this becomes normal operating procedure, maybe we need to address some concerns. Of all the ways for Jesus to die, why crucifixion?

We continue our sermon series, “for us” as we see that everything that Christ has done in His ministry has been for me and for you. During Holy Week, we focus especially on the last moments of Jesus’ life wherein He offers Himself up as a sacrifice for me and for you, and He rises…

Sunday, March 29, 2026 Palm Sunday Text: Matthew 26–27 Link to Sermon Teaser Link to Livestream Sermon Audio As we gather… This year as in previous years we will read Matthew’s Passion account with different readers. Thank you to the volunteers who have helped with this reading. We will have a shorter sermon to accommodate…

In the early 1900s, an old train conductor who has only run coal burning steam trains sees a diesel powered train for the first time. After the manufacturers give the conductor a tour of the train, the old conductor asks, “The advance of technology is amazing! Where do you dump the ashes when the diesel…

We talked about angels during Midweek of Lent 1. Tonight, we will talk about the darker side of the story—that is, demons. Demons are fallen angels who rebelled against God and His giving of Himself to us. Demons, with Satan chief among them, seek to undermine everything God is and does, even today. In our…

Our Lord wants to restore all things. For a time He held His peace (Isa 42:14). However, the time came that He stepped in to take action. He wants to heal the eyes of the blind. He wants to heal sickness. He wants to forgive sin and empower people to lead holy lives. We see…

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 Lenten Midweek 3 Text: Mark 1:35–39 Link to Livestream Sermon Audio Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This evening, we continue to dig into the hymn “O Love, How Deep.” When we look at our text from Mark 1 we see just…