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Today we have a message for Easter Sunday. We have been journeying to the cross during Lent, and in our last message we stood at the cross. Today, we look upon the beginning that that ending produced. The message for today is “Our Journey” and looks at the resurrection in our life. Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Hallelujah! Our scripture readings for today come from Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8.

Today we have a message for Passion/Palm Sunday. We have been journeying to the cross during Lent, and today we arrive. The message for today is “Journey to the Cross” and is a reflection on Christ's entrance into Jerusalem and the Passion. We stand at the foot of the cross and reflect on what sacrifices have been made for us. Our scripture readings for today come from Mark 11:1-11; Mark 14:32-65; Mark 15:1-47.

Our series for Lent is Promise of Lent. Each week we look at the promises we are reminded of in Lent. The message for today is “Promise and Patience” and is a reflection on having patience with promises. How does faith strengthen us in our patience? How do we reflect on the path to the cross during Lent? What is the promise that guides us? We follow Christ in the promise of Lent. Our scripture readings for today come from Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33.

Our series for Lent is Promise of Lent. Each week we look at the promises we are reminded of in Lent. The message for today is “Promise of Salvation” and is a look at the promise that we can be saved. What does it mean to look and be saved? How do we reflect on the path to the cross during Lent? What is the promise that guides us? We follow Christ in the promise of Lent. Our scripture readings for today come from Numbers 21:4-9; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21.

Our series for Lent is Promise of Lent. Each week we look at the promises we are reminded of in Lent. The message for today is “Promise Everlasting” and is a look at God’s eternal promises to us. We look at Jesus cleansing the temple today as an act of justice. How do we reflect on the path to the cross during Lent? What is the promise that guides us? We follow Christ in the promise of Lent. Our scripture readings for today come from Exodus 20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22.

Our series for Lent is Promise of Lent. Each week we look at the promises we are reminded of in Lent. The message for today is “Promise Everlasting” and is a look at God's eternal promises to us. We look at Abraham and his promise and Christ's bringing a new promise. How do we reflect on the path to the cross during Lent? What is the promise that guides us? We follow Christ in the promise of Lent. Our scripture readings for today come from Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38.

Our series for Lent is Promise of Lent. Each week we look at the promises we are reminded of in Lent. The message for today is “Promise of New Beginnings” and is a look at how we are always given a new beginning in Christ. How do we reflect on the path to the cross during Lent? What is the promise that guides us? We follow Christ in the promise of Lent. Our scripture readings for today come from Genesis 9:8-17; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15.

Our series is Jesus Is. Each week we look at a different way that we look at Jesus. The message for today is “Jesus is a Prophet” and is a look at Transfiguration Sunday. What is a prophet? What is the importance of Moses and Elijah? Is Jesus a prophet? What would that mean about Christ? Jesus is many things for all of us. Our scripture reading for today comes from Mark 9:2-9.

Our series is Jesus Is. Each week we look at a different way that we look at Jesus. The message for today is “Jesus is Lord” and is a look at both the title and the meaning of calling Jesus Lord. Why do we call Jesus our Lord? Is that like a king or a boss? What kind of leader is Jesus? Does this role change our thinking of Jesus? Jesus is many things for all of us. Our scripture readings for today come from Philippians 2:5-11; Romans 10:5-13.

Our new series is Jesus Is. Each week we look at a different way that we look at Jesus. The message for today is “Jesus is the Beginning and End” and is a look at what it means for Christ to be the start and finish of all. Does being the beginning and end have anything to do with the now? How can we start in Christ? How do we end in Christ? Does this role change our thinking of Jesus? Jesus is many things for all of us. Our scripture readings for today come from Revelation 1:4-8; John 1:1-5.

Our new series is Jesus Is. Each week we look at a different way that we look at Jesus. The message for today is “Jesus is the Good Shepherd” and is a look at what it means for Christ to be our Shepherd. Why should we think of Jesus as a shepherd? Does a shepherd do more than just move sheep around? How do we interpret the Good Shepherd? Does this role change our thinking of Jesus? Jesus is many things for all of us. Our scripture reading for today comes from John 10:1-16.

Our new series is Jesus Is. Each week we look at a different way that we look at Jesus. The message for today is “Jesus is a Friend” and is a look at what friendship with Christ is. Why should we think of Jesus as a friend? How does it influence our relationship with Christ? How does it strengthen us? Does this role change our thinking of Jesus? Jesus is many things for all of us. Our scripture reading for today comes from John 15:9-17.

Our Christmas series is Gifts of Christmas. Each week we look at a different gift we can give and receive. The message for today is “The Spirit” and is a look at how the Holy Spirit is a gift. What power do our words have? Why does the truth matter? How can we lift others up? What is the gift that we can give? Christ is the gift of Christmas that keeps on giving. Our scripture reading for today comes from Mark 1:4-11.

Our Christmas series is Gifts of Christmas. Each week we look at a different gift we can give and receive. The message for today is “Acknowledgement” and is a look at how acknowledgement is a gift. What power do our words have? How can we lift others up? What is the gift that we can give? Christ is the gift of Christmas that keeps on giving. Our scripture reading for today comes from Matthew 2:1-12.

Our Christmas series is Gifts of Christmas. Each week we look at a different gift we can give and receive. The message for today is “Blessings” and is a look at how we can bless and be blessed. What power do our words have? How can we lift others up? What is the gift that we can give? Christ is the gift of Christmas that keeps on giving. Our scripture reading for today comes from Luke 2:22-40.

Our Advent series is Hope is Born. Each week we look at a different aspect of how we prepare ourselves for hope. The final message for Christmas Eve is “Becoming” and is a look what it means to become hope. We look for hope so that we may share hope. We prepare our hearts to receive the hope that was born on Christmas Day. Our scripture readings for today come from Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 2:1-20.

Our Advent series is Hope is Born. Each week we look at a different aspect of how we prepare ourselves for hope. The message for today is “Expecting” and is a look what it means to expect hope. What are the expectations we have? In a year full of turmoil how have those expectations changed? What were the expectations of the Messiah? Where is our hope? We prepare our hearts to receive the hope that was born on Christmas Day. Our scripture readings for today come from 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38.

Our Advent series is Hope is Born. Each week we look at a different aspect of how we prepare ourselves for hope. The message for today is “Rejoicing” and is a look what it means to rejoice in our hope. What do we have to rejoice over? In a year full of turmoil what can do we have to celebrate? What is stopping us from being happy for things to come? Where is our hope? We prepare our hearts to receive the hope that was born on Christmas Day. Our scripture readings for today come from Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28.

Our Advent series is Hope is Born. Each week we look at a different aspect of how we prepare ourselves for hope. The message for today is “Preparing” and is a look what it means to prepare for hope. How does one prepare for hope? In a year full of turmoil what can we do to prepare for hope? What are we preparing for? Where is our hope? We prepare our hearts to receive the hope that was born on Christmas Day. Our scripture readings for today come from Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; and Mark 1:1-8.

Our Advent series is Hope is Born. Each week we look at a different aspect of how we prepare ourselves for hope. The message for today is “Waiting” and is a look what it means to wait for hope. Is it hard to have hope? To have patience? In a year full of turmoil and waiting, how can we continue to wait? Where is our hope? We prepare our hearts to receive the hope that was born on Christmas Day. Our scripture readings for today come from Isaiah 64:1-9;1 Corinthians 1:3-9; and Mark 13:24-37.