Date: 4/28/2019 Title: The Mission: Make Disciples Speaker: Darryl J. Stalter Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
Prior to his ascension, Jesus gives to his church its mission in Matthew 28. The mission is to make disciples. This is often referred to as the Great Commission, but has unfortunately turned into the Great Omission. The Great Commission is not an option. The Great Commission is the mission of King Jesus, by his power and authority given to his church, to be fully carried out with the objective of redeeming a discipled people unto God by going, baptizing, and teaching in the presence of our King. The question is not whether or not you are a part of the mission; you are! The question is what part will you play in fulfilling this mission from the King.
Date: 4/21/2019 Title: He is Risen Indeed! Speaker: Pastor Darryl J. Stalter Scripture: Matthew 27:55-28:15
If the resurrection if untrue, then there is no Christian faith. But if it is true, if the tomb is indeed empty, then we need to take Jesus’ message of salvation through repentance and faith in Him seriously. Today we will be looking at the resurrection of Christ and see where the evidence leads. My hope and prayer are that The Holy Spirit will reveal to you that “He is risen. He is risen indeed!”
Date: 4/14/2019 Title: It is Finished! Speaker: Pastor Darryl J. Stalter Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54
Palm Sunday is the day we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is often called the Triumphal Entry because it somewhat mirrors the triumphal processions after conquests of kings and generals in the first century. Yet, this might not be the best description of what unfolded because those who were crying “Hosanna to the Son of David!” on Sunday, were crying “crucify him” and “bring us Barabbas” by Friday. That Sunday was in fact the Passover lamb selection day in which each Israelite household was to select a lamb without blemish to sacrifice in order to avoid the coming of God’s wrath in the final plague of Egypt. The true victory was no found in the “Triumphal Entry,” but in Jesus’ finished work on the cross for our redemption from our sin, for our reconciliation to God, and for our future resurrection.
Date: 4/7/2019 Title: Mocking the King of Kings Speaker: Pastor Darryl J.Stalter Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44
Jesus is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. He is the creator of the world, and its Savior. Yet, even when crucified Jesus was mocked by the world, the religious self-righteous, and the sinners who were next to Him. This is also true today. But, this mocked King also offers hope and salvation to those who would mock Him.
Date: 3/24/2019 Title: Betrayal Speaker: Pastor George Gracie Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10
Betrayal. It is something that we all face. Yet, how should we face it. Thankfully, we are not alone. In Matthew 27 Jesus faces the ultimate betrayal as one of his own disciples delivers him up to be crucified.
