Sunday, September 29, 2013

John 1:1-5 - The Perspective of the Word

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel preaches from John 1:1-5. Here we see that who we are is rooted in what God has done. We exist because the Word, the second person of the Trinity, created us, gave us life and is the light that shines in the darkness (Jn 1:3-5).

Listen Online: John 1:1-5

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

John 1:1-2

In this sermon Rev. Chris Vogel takes us to John 1:1-2. John opens his Gospel with the beginning, not with an act of divine creation, as in Genesis 1:1, but the beginning of divine being. The depths of this statement are plumbed not in theoretical abstraction, but in the revealing of a relationship.

Listen Online: John 1:1-2

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Sunday, September 8, 2013

The Gospel of John: Introduction & Overview

In this sermon Rev. Chris Vogel begins a new series in the Gospel of John. John’s unique focus on Jesus’ signs in the first half is followed by a detailed examination of Christ’s final week. This perspective is summarized in John 20:30-31 which gives John’s purpose. This Sunday we will be introduced to this book and its key themes.

Listen Online: John 20:30-31

Read Online: John 20:30-31


1 Kings 22:1-38

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel preaches on the conclusion of 1 Kings. We are reminded here of the firm foundation of God’s Word as Ahab seeks to hear only good from God, despite his constant rebellion and God repeatedly offering grace. When the prophet Micaiah foretells Ahab’s impending death, Ahab seeks to circumvent God’s word by disguise only to have a seemingly random arrow pierce his armor. Once again the certainty of God’s Word stands firm.

Listen Online: 1 Kings 22:1-38

Read Online: 1 Kings 22:1-38


Sunday, September 1, 2013

1 Kings 21

In this sermon, Chris Vogel discusses King Ahab coveting Naboth's vineyard results not only in sour grapes, but murder (1 Kings 21). Elijah's confrontation details the consequences of Ahab's greedy heart, but also opens the door to God's mercy and Ahab's repentance. That God celebrates the messy, short-lived and questionable heart change of the king gives us hope when our repentances are less than perfect. Nevertheless, the consequences remain.

Listen Online: 1 Kings 21

Read Online: 1 Kings 21