Sermons

Calming the Storm Bible Background: The story of the disciples, in the boat, with Jesus asleep, is found in Matthew 8, Mark 4, and Luke 8. In each account, it’s a story that reveals the power of Jesus’ presence, and how we’re invited to trust in his power and presence. Digging

John 4 = Jesus and the Woman at the Well Bible Background: In John’s Gospel, Jesus has just had a short, odd conversation with Nicodemus-an insider, leading to the claim of John 3:16. Now, he has a unique conversation with an ‘outsider’ of outsiders: A Samaritan; a woman; of

Matthew 6, Luke 11= Prayer! Bible Background: Matthew and Luke record Jesus teaching his disciples this model prayer (in separate contexts). Matthew is focused on a humble and appropriate way to pray. Luke shows the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to pray. Luke’s gospel emphasizes

Matthew 4:12-23=This Is Where It Begins! Bible Background: In Matthew, Mark, and Luke Jesus is baptized, then is tested in the wilderness, then begins his public ministry and calls his first disciples. Digging Deeper: 1. This scene starts on an ominous note: John the Baptist has been arrested