Sunday, November 30, 2014

Colossians 1:1-8 - Christmas Past, Present, and Future

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel begins our Advent series. This season we will look at Colossians 1 as we consider the incarnation of Jesus Christ. In Colossians 1:1-8, Paul’s introduction includes a prayer for the church in Colossae; thanking God for their faith in Christ, love for all the believers and hope that is reserved for them in heaven. As we enter what for many is a hectic time of year, this reminder of the effect and power of the gospel in our lives is an important reminder.

Listen Online: Colossians 1:1-8

Read Online: Colossians 1:1-8


Sunday, November 23, 2014

John 10:22-42 - What is Your Status?

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel looks at 10:22-42. As Jesus draws his public ministry to a close, people once again demand proof that He is the Christ, but reject what He has to offer. Jesus explains that their disbelief comes from the fact that they are not His sheep. God’s gracious preservation of His chosen ones is seen in their hearing the voice of the Good Shepherd.

Listen Online: John 10:22-42

Read Online: John 10:22-42


Sunday, November 16, 2014

All We Like Sheep - John 10:1-21

In this message,our context has us revisiting the scene of John 9 where the Jews and Jesus are discussing the healing of the blind man. Now, in John 10, Jesus makes deliberate claims to be the Door of the Sheep and the Shepherd himself. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, lays down His life for His sheep, who will know Him. The confusion is evident among the crowd, but Jesus’ mission is clear, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

Listen Online: John 10:1-21

Read Online: John 10:1-21



Sunday, November 9, 2014

Revelation 2:1-7 - The Dozer or the Tree

In the early parts of the book of Revelation we find 7 letters from Jesus to 7 first century churches in Asia Minor. These letters offer us insights into what Jesus finds to be so critical in the life of his people as they stand as witnesses in the midst of a pagan culture. Revelation 2:1-7 is the first of these letters, and Jesus takes on an issue so critical that if it isn’t remedied, the church risks being totally shut down: the issue of love.

Listen Online: Revelation 2:1-7

Read Online: Revelation 2:1-7