Sermons
What’s Enough, and Why Me?
Knowing More than a Nice Guy Jesus
Text Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 118:14-29 New Testament Lesson: Revelation 1:4-8 How do you view Jesus? Do you see Jesus as a compassionate, all loving, teacher reaching out to the poor and the oppression? Do you see him as a good and moral man? Do you see Jesus as a champion of social justice issues? […]
Maundy Thursday, 2019 – Love One Another as I Have Loved You
Jesus gave the disciples a new commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you.” Lest there be any confusion of what he meant by this he demonstrated servant leadership by humbling himself and washing their feet. Foot washing was a task left to the lowliest of servants. Jesus model humble servant love through this […]
The Sponge – The Mysterious Jesus
Title: The Sponge – The Mysterious Jesus Text: Mark 5:33-37 “My God, my God, Why have you forsaken me.” Jesus shouted this anguished cry as life ebbed from his body on the cross. Was it utter despair and isolation or was it a cry out of hope? Rev. John Arnold suggests that Jesus was instinctively […]
The Dice – The Undercover Boss Jesus
Title: The Dice – The Undercover Boss Jesus Text: Mark 15:21-24 Do you see Jesus Christ as a consultant or CEO? Rev. John Arnold explains the critical difference in these perspectives as he examines events at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This message is the second of six videos in a lenten sermon series […]
The Money Bag – Betraying Jesus
Title: The Money Bag – Betraying Jesus Text: Luke 22:1-6 Judas name has become synonymous with betrayal. Through his story Rev. John Arnold unpacks two ways we can easily fall prey to evil in our lives and as a result betray Jesus. Specifically, Rev. Arnold explores our need to stay vigilant and aware, so that […]
Obedience and The Cross
Obedience and the Cross, by Rev. John Arnold Isaiah 53:5-6, Philippians 2:5-11 The esteemed preacher, Rev. Billy Graham, said that the cross revealed four things: The clearest evidence of the world’s guilt God’s hatred of sin The glorious exhibition of God’s love The way to victory. The cross also reveals Christ’s obedience and our call […]
What does it mean to turn the other cheek?
From Humility to a Life of Service
Sermon: From Humility to a Life Service Text: Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 5:1-11 Jonathon Aitken a former member of Parliament in the United Kingdom was convicted of perjury and lost everything. He was on track to potentially be the Prime Minister, but it all came unravelled when he lied in court. As a result, he lost […]