Lent 2015

This year during Lent, we will seek to continue to be shaped by the words of scripture as we resume “section hiking” through the Gospel of John, both in Sunday sermons and in our devotional reading at home and in small groups.

Message line-up:

2/15

Lenten Preparations/A Valid Testimony

Pastor Scott Austin

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In this pre-Lent message, we will frame our intentions for the season, as well as looking at a passage in John 8 where Jesus makes a remarkable declaration about his own identity.

John 8:12-20

2/22

Where I Am Going, You Cannot Come

Pastor Scott Austin

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In a rather humorous exchange (which includes Jesus wondering to his disciples, “Why do I speak to you at all?”), Jesus foretells his death.

John 8:21-30

3/1

Slaves to Sin

Pastor Scott Austin

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Jesus’ promise that the truth will make us free does raise an important question: from what must we be freed?

John 8:31-37

3/8

Father Abraham?

Pastor Scott Austin

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Jesus argues with his Jewish disciples about whether they are truly children of Abraham.

John 8:38-59

3/15

The Woman at the Well, Revisited

Chris Sullivan

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In this sermon, College of Preachers member Chris Sullivan will revisit an older passage from John, in which Jesus has a significant encounter with a Samaritan woman.

John 4:1-42

3/22

The Sixth Sign

Pastor Scott Austin

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Jesus heals a blind man and addresses questions about the relationship between sin and sickness.

John 9

3/29

Palm Sunday Festival

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We’ll celebrate Palm Sunday in style, with a very kid-friendly worship event!

4/3

Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Our traditional Good Friday service: sacred readings, silent meditations, and deepening darkness.

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