“In order to be great you must be a servant. Those who are first will be last…” This was the consistent message of Jesus, but the disciples didn’t understand. Everything about their environment suggested that greatness was associated with power, wealth, and fame. Isn’t this still the problem? As we consider Crossroads on the journey to the cross, let’s refocus on Jesus’ teaching about servanthood.
Connexion: Trusting God’s Provision – Josiah Leuenberger (31 Jan 2016)
Have you ever struggled with uncertainty, fear, or worry when thinking about the future? Sunday evening Josiah helped us consider Jesus’ teaching on what we are to do with those concerns in light of the Good News of God’s reign. Josiah shared this message as part of our Life in the Kingdom series from Matthew 6:25-34 titled “Trusting in God’s Provision.”
Extravagant Love — Bob Whitaker (24 Jan 2016)
Matthew 26:6-13. Here is a picture of a woman who expressed extravagant love for Jesus without regard for cultural protocol or what people around her might think. Her gaze was upon Jesus and nothing else mattered. Because of her passionate love, Jesus predicted that her story would be told to the whole world. Here we are 2,000 years later, on the other side of the world, learning from her story.
Connexion: City on a Hill – Josiah Leuenberger (24 Jan 2016)
How are followers of Jesus Christ called to live in the world in light of the way God has worked in our lives? Listen as Josiah considers that question in a message in our new “Life in the Kingdom” series titled City on a Hill. We’ll focus on Matthew 5:13-16.
It Is Costly to Follow Jesus — Bob Whitaker (17 Jan 2016)
Here are some important words from Jesus: “Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” Wow, Jesus doesn’t make it easy! Listen in as we continue our new series, entitled Crossroads: Following Jesus to Calvary.
Connexion: Life in the Kingdom – Josiah Leuenberger (17 Jan 2016)
Josiah begins a new series on life in the kingdom of God. We will be studying the Beatitudes as we consider together the transforming nature of God’s rule over creation and the impact of that reality on the way we live.
The Good Shepherd — Bob Whitaker (10 Jan 2016)
In this new series, we will consider New Testament passages that lead Jesus and his disciples to Calvary. There are many poignant moments in the journey to the cross which allow us to reflect on the meaning of discipleship. We’ll begin by looking at Jesus’ own description of himself as the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep.
Connexion: Your Faith in 2016 – Josiah Leuenberger (10 Jan 2016)
Josiah kicked off the New Year and a new semester at Connexion with a sermon from Psalm 63 with encouragement on how we can pursue growth in Christ in 2016.
A Different Point of View — Dan Waugh (3 Jan 2016)
From 2 Corinthians 5. The beginning of a new year seems like a good time to consider what it means to be “new creations in Christ.” What’s new about us? How does our ‘newness’ change how we view others?
More or Less? — John Mangrum (27 Dec 2015)
Around the world, people acknowledge the special birth of the Christ child even if they have no desire to submit to him. Jesus is more than the average king. What do we have to give this King?