| In the confrontation between Pilate and Jesus, is Pilate the one in control and making the decisions or is he just fulfilling the role God set for him as God’s plan moves forward? Listen as Pastor Susanne explores the political decisions that send Jesus to his death on the cross. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 145:10-13, John 18:28-40
| The rooster crows and Peter has denied his relationship with Jesus three times. But the story does not end there and God does not abandon us because we fail. Listen as Pastor Susanne considers the great love Jesus has for us and how it continues to unfold. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 17:1-7, John 18:12-27
| After Jesus brings Lazarus back to life, the leaders of the community decide Jesus has become too dangerous. They begin to look for an opportunity to kill him. Lazarus’s resurrection is the turning point in the gospel of John and Jesus begins his ineluctable journey to Jerusalem, his trial and his death. It is appropriate that this is the story on our first Sunday in Lent as we begin our journey through Lent, share the grief of Martha and Mary and see the promise Jesus brings of new life. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 104:27-30, John 11:1-44
| This week we read the story about Jesus healing the blind man and how the community responded to his healing. The community was not happy about how he was healed and questioned him along the way. How do we continue to question and silence the people on the margins today? How does God use these voices to show God’s love and mercy? Listen as Intern Pastor Jennie considers God’s call for those on the margins of our community and society. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 27:1-4, John 9:1-41
| This week, we hear the scripture about Jesus being living water and how the people viewed Jesus. There was much discussion on who Jesus was and how everyone saw him. And we continue to see discussions on this today: Who is Jesus, and what does his teachings say? How do we look to Jesus and follow what the Holy Spirit says about his teachings? Listen as guest Pastor Craig Endicott explores who Jesus is to us and how we are called to follow. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 147:1-11, John 7:37-52
| This week, we hear a conversation with Jesus and his disciples where Jesus tells them he is the bread of life and how they may find nourishment in God. Where do we find nourishment and feel fulfilled, especially when we feel depleted? God wants to be with us and connect with us spiritually so that we may continue to care for one another. Listen as guest pastor Rev. Craig Endicott explores how we may be fulfilled and follow God when we feel depleted. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 34:1-10, John 6:35-59
| This week we hear about Jesus returning to Cana and healing an official’s son’s illness. The official had many things and privileges but could not make his son better. He could not control his son’s illness. The man traveled a long distance to see and ask for healing for his son from Jesus. His faith led him back to find his son alive and healed. Where can we find our faith to help us through things we cannot control? How far will we travel and go in faith? Listen as guest preacher, Rev. Craig Endicott, considers faith and how far it will take us. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 40:1-5, John 4:46-54
| This week we read the text about Jesus’s conversation with the woman at the well. She spoke with him about what is to come and how she knows the Messiah will be coming to speak to all. She got a glimpse of what Jesus was doing for her and all people. And we get to do the same. How can we see Jesus in the glimpses and what is coming to us? Where do we get to share what Jesus has done for us? Listen as guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Erin Swenson-Reinhold, explores how Jesus comes to us. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 42:1-3, John 2:13-25
| For God so loved the world…Even if you have a very cursory knowledge of the bible, you likely know the start of John 3:16. Listen as Pastor Kate explores what it means to be loved by God and what our response should be. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 139:13-18, John 2:13-25
| This week, we hear the story of how Jesus cleanses the Temple in Jerusalem and speaks to the leaders about the Temple being destroyed. The leaders are confused about what he means by the Temple destruction and ask questions. Where do we turn when we cannot do things as we desire? What if we cannot do things as we did before? Listen as Intern Pastor Jennie considers how we look at our understanding of community. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 127:1-2, John 2:13-25
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