John 18:28-40;19:1-16 Pilate's Trial

Today in Worship… we encounter Jesus not in Triumphal Entry, as may be expected on Palm Sunday. Instead, as we walk through John’s Gospel, we are in John 18:28-19:16, as Jesus stands before Pilate. Here the one on whom judgment falls, becomes the Judge. Jesus’ authority is pronounced while the religious and state authority is found wanting. This passage gives us great hope to engage our world, knowing that Christ’s kingdom is not of this world. We behold the man (19:5) and king (19:14) who will be judged for us, all the while, we, like the crowds, clamor for another one to rule over us.

Read Online: John 18:28-40;19:1-16
                      John 19:1-16

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John 18:15-18;25-27 The Rooster's Crow

Today in Worship… we remain in the scene of the Jesus trials before Annas and Caiaphas, but instead of focusing on the trial John bounces from the trial scene to the courtyard scene with Peter.  Jesus stands trial with strength and courage while Peter, no longer with sword in hand, stands trial with fear and denial.  These scenes are reminders that we are called to bear witness of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, but even more that Jesus stands as our only security in this life and the next because we are weak, lured by the culture, and not the Hero of our story.    

Read Online: John 18:15-18;25-27

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John 18: 12-14, 19-24, The Bound Sacrifice

Today in Worship…we come to Christ’s Passion as He is arrested and interrogated by Annas, the prior High Priest. John recalls Caiaphas’ claim in John 11, that an exchange of one life for many is necessary.  In John 18:12-14, 19-25 we see how Jesus, bound as a lamb to be slain, stands firm for His disciples, ready to be sacrificed for us.

Read Online: John 18:12-14,19-24


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John 18:1-12 Passion of Christ

Today, we come to the Passion of Christ passages.  This morning we are brought to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus is betrayed and bound by his enemies.  But even in the midst of His arrest Jesus continues to care and show concern for his Church.  He’s still in control, knowing all things that are before him and yet He gladly accepts His cup which the Father has given Him.  In response we are left asking the question that Jesus poses to His betrayers, “Whom do you seek?”    

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John 17: 1-26 Your Word Is Truth

Today, we hear Jesus pray for His disciples as He prepares to lay down His life for those He loves. John 17:1-26 has been called Jesus’ High Priestly prayer where our Lord’s concern for God’s glory and the preservation of His people is seen. Here we see that we will be kept from the evil one by means of the consecrating power of God’s truth, found in Christ.

Read Online: John 17:1-26

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God Provides Ruth 1:1-22

Ruth 1:1-22 We look today at the book of Ruth and how God Provides.



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Overcoming the World 16:25-33

Overcoming the World John 16:25-33



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For What Are You Asking? John 16:16-24 Rev. Chris Vogel

We return to John’s Gospel as Jesus, gathering in the Upper Room with His disciples, prepares them for his impending death and resurrection. In John 16:16-24 sorrow will give way to joy, which leads to Jesus’ promise that “whatever we ask in the Father’s name, He will give it to you.” What is Jesus offering here? What is the ask for which we are to ask? The answer lies in what confuses the disciples and us…Jesus being gone and being seen.



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Philippians 4:10-23 Contentment In Living

We come to Paul’s farewell address to the church in Philippi in Philippians 4:10-23. Paul address the Philippians need to rest in God’s portion as they continue in partnering for Gospel’s expansion, holding fast to the promise of God’s supply. Portion, partnership, and promise. Paul concludes with a reminder that his letter was much more then simple information transfer, it was given to a people, dearly loved, for God’s glory and their good.



Read Online: Philippians 4:10-23

Philippians 4:2-9 - God's Gift of Grace

We come to Paul's concluding thoughts for the church in Philippi in Philippians 4:2-9. He applies the call from chapter 2 to look to the interests of others by calling on the church to see that reconciliation takes place between two women in conflict. Peace between these two individuals necessitates peace among the church as a whole. That peace is an expression of the inward peace that is ours only as we look to Christ in prayer.



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1 John 1:2-28 - The Roadblock to Abiding in Him

In this message, Paul Cornwell discusses peacemaking, and our roadblocks to abiding in Christ. Paul works with Crossroads Resolution Group and is a conciliator with Peacemakers.



Read Online: 1 John 1:2-28

Philippians 3:10-14 - Pursuing the Prize

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel returns to Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, picking up in 3:10-14. There Paul, having trashed his resume…sets aside his credentials so as not to promote himself, but rather wants to know the power of Christ’s resurrection and share in His sufferings. Our calling in this life is to pursue the prize that is found being in Christ.



Read Online: Philippians 3:10-14