SERMON SERIES
Lent 2019
“No act of virtue can be great if it is not followed by advantage for others. So, no matter how much time you spend fasting, no matter how much you sleep on a hard floor and eat ashes and sigh continually, if you do no good to others, you do nothing great.” -John Chrysostom

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
March 17th, 2019
Reading: Matthew 5:1-11
The Sermon on the Mount is arguably the most iconic and direct representation of the teachings of Jesus. This week's sermon focuses on the Beatitudes, the famous opening lines of the Sermon on the Mount.

FEEDING OF THE HUNGRY
March 24th, 2019
Reading: Matthew 14:13-21
Special guest Emmanuel Adeyemo joins us from Project AgGrad. AgGrad sponsors motivated individuals from around the world to come and learn about agricultural techniques at the University of Minnesota in order to help develop agriculture and food management at home.

THE MIRACLES OF JESUS
March 31st, 2019
Reading: Matthew 8:1-4
Another significant aspect of Jesus' ministry are the numerous healing and miracle stories that he performed. What do these stories tell us about the suffering and compassion that we encounter in our own lives?

THE PARABLES OF JESUS
April 7th, 2019
Reading: Mat 13:10-17
Jesus often taught lessons through parables - but why? Why not speak plainly? Why tell stories that are difficult to understand and could cause confusion or are difficult to interpret? It turns out, spiritual things are hard to describe!

PALM SUNDAY
April 14, 2019
Reading: Matthew 21:1-11
The triumphal entry of Jesus was the beginning of the end of his earthly ministry. He was celebrated as the returning king and yet rode on the back of a small donkey. Jesus continually undermined our expectations of him.

EASTER SUNDAY
April 21, 2019
Reading: Matthew 28:1-10
Easter is the celebration of new life! We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how that resurrection can renew our own lives today. Join us for a celebration of life in Christ!