Current Sermon Series

February 17 – April 4

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, the case for Christ is before you. We suggest that during your weeks of hearing evidence and deliberating on it, you review carefully the supporting documents--the lessons for the week. Examine also your own lives for evidence of any influence the one being accused may have on you. Consider what part Jesus plays in what you think and do. And feel free to talk among yourselves and with those outside our courtroom about what you hear. Yours is a solemn duty, exercise it well.

Ash Wednesday

Opening statements are made about the pending trial of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, the Son of God.
Isaiah 52:13 – 53:6, Psalm 51:10 – 17, Hebrews 12:1 -3, Matthew 26:57 - 66

First Sunday of Lent, February 21

Matthew, a tax collector, testifies on Jesus' association with sinners.
Hosea 6:1-6, Jeremiah 31:32-34, Romans 5:6-8, Mark 2:14-17

Second Sunday of Lent, February 28

A once crippled woman testifies Jesus illegally healed her on the Sabbath.
Isaiah 40 28-31, 2 Corinthians 4:6-12, Luke 13:10-17

Third Sunday of Lent, March 7

Nicodemus, a Jewish leader, speaks of Jesus disturbing the peace.
Numbers 21:6-9, 1 John 1:5 – 2:2, John 3:1-21

Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 14

A woman caught in adultery testifies how Jesus halted her execution.
Isaiah 11:1-5, Colossians 2:13-15, John 8:2-11

Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 21

John speaks to accusations of consuming Jesus' body and blood.
Isaiah 55:1-7, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 6:47-51

Palm Sunday, March 28

Mary Magdalene is a witness to Jesus’ activities, especially in his last week.
Is. 53:10-12, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Mark 15:33-41

Maundy Thrusday, April 1

Remember Jesus’ last moments with his disciples in the Upper Room through
Holy Communion and an invitation to wash one another’s feet at home.
Exodus 12:1 – 4, 11 – 14, 1Cor. 11:23 – 26, John 13:1 – 17, 31 – 35

Good Friday, April 2

Tenebrae Service | “Shadows of Sacrifice”
A dramatic retelling of the last days of Jesus’ life featuring music from our various ensembles.
Isaiah 52:13-53:6, Phil. 2:5-11, Luke 23:26-49

Easter Sunday, April 4

Mary Magdalene rejoins the courtroom as a witness to the miraculous resurrection of Jesus, the Christ.
Isaiah 25: 6 – 9, Acts 10:34 – 43, John 20:1 - 18 21:6-9, 1 John 1:5 – 2:2, John 3:1-21