Holy Week Readings: Easter Sunday March 31, 2013
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Resurrection witness (Matthew 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18)
* Resurrection appearances (Matthew 28:9-20; Mark 16:9-18; Luke 24:13-53; John 20:19 - 21:25)
Prayer: Pray for understanding of seeing Christ risen from the grave. Give thanks to God for such an amazing act of power. Allow yourself to be amazed at what God has done.
Join us for Easter Sunday Service this morning at 10am.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Holy Week: Saturday
Holy Week Readings: Saturday March 30
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God:
This day is sometimes called Holy Saturday or Black Saturday. Everything was still - the disciples mourned.
Prayer: Spend time getting into the mindset of Christ's followers. What must they have been thinking, what must they have been feeling? Spend time in silence and allow God to speak to you.
Join us tomorrow morning at 10am for our Easter Sunday celebration.
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God:
This day is sometimes called Holy Saturday or Black Saturday. Everything was still - the disciples mourned.
Prayer: Spend time getting into the mindset of Christ's followers. What must they have been thinking, what must they have been feeling? Spend time in silence and allow God to speak to you.
Join us tomorrow morning at 10am for our Easter Sunday celebration.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Holy Week: Friday
Holy Week Readings: Friday March 29
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Betrayal and arrest (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-50; John 18:1-12)
* Jewish Trial - Jesus appears in three phases in front of 1) Annas (John 18:13-24); 2) Caiaphas and partial Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:57-75; Mark 14:53-65); 3) Sanhedrin fully assembled (Matthew 27:1-2; Mark 15:1)
* Roman Trial - Jesus appeared in three phases before 1) Pilate (Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5); 2) Herod Antipas (Luke 23:6-12); 3) Pilate (Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15)
Between 9am and 3pm
* Crucifixion, Death and Burial (Matthew 27:27-66; Mark 15:16-47; Luke 23:26-56; John 19:1-42)
Prayer: Spend time contemplating what was done this day - spend time considering that this was so that you might have life. Spend time contemplating how the disciples and family must have mourned. Allow the events of this Friday to overwhelm you and remind you of your faith journey. Spend time praying and speaking to God about all of these things.
Join us tonight for a Good Friday Tenebrae Service - a somber service of remembrance at 6pm.
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Betrayal and arrest (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-50; John 18:1-12)
* Jewish Trial - Jesus appears in three phases in front of 1) Annas (John 18:13-24); 2) Caiaphas and partial Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:57-75; Mark 14:53-65); 3) Sanhedrin fully assembled (Matthew 27:1-2; Mark 15:1)
* Roman Trial - Jesus appeared in three phases before 1) Pilate (Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5); 2) Herod Antipas (Luke 23:6-12); 3) Pilate (Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15)
Between 9am and 3pm
* Crucifixion, Death and Burial (Matthew 27:27-66; Mark 15:16-47; Luke 23:26-56; John 19:1-42)
Prayer: Spend time contemplating what was done this day - spend time considering that this was so that you might have life. Spend time contemplating how the disciples and family must have mourned. Allow the events of this Friday to overwhelm you and remind you of your faith journey. Spend time praying and speaking to God about all of these things.
Join us tonight for a Good Friday Tenebrae Service - a somber service of remembrance at 6pm.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Holy Week: Thursday
Holy Week Readings: Thursday March 28, 2013
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Preparations for Passover (Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16)
After sundown:
* Passover meal and Last Supper (Matthew 26:20-35; Mark 14:17-25)
* Upper Room Discourses (John 13-17)
* Prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42)
Prayer: Spend time thinking about what it would have been like in that upper room, how would you have felt with all that Jesus said? How would you have felt when he washed your feet? Pray that God would guide you and lead to serve as Jesus served. Pray for a humble heart.
Join us tonight for communion and foot washing at the church at 6pm!
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Preparations for Passover (Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16)
After sundown:
* Passover meal and Last Supper (Matthew 26:20-35; Mark 14:17-25)
* Upper Room Discourses (John 13-17)
* Prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42)
Prayer: Spend time thinking about what it would have been like in that upper room, how would you have felt with all that Jesus said? How would you have felt when he washed your feet? Pray that God would guide you and lead to serve as Jesus served. Pray for a humble heart.
Join us tonight for communion and foot washing at the church at 6pm!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Holy Week: Wednesday
Holy Week Readings: Wednesday March 27
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
Jesus and the disciples remain in Bethany for a last time of fellowship
* Judas returns alone to Jerusalem to make arrangements for the betrayal (Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:1-2 and 10-11)
Prayer: Pray for understanding of Judas' actions, why would he do this? Ask God to bring to your mind any times when you have betrayed God, ask for forgiveness and spend time thanking God for amazing grace.
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
Jesus and the disciples remain in Bethany for a last time of fellowship
* Judas returns alone to Jerusalem to make arrangements for the betrayal (Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:1-2 and 10-11)
Prayer: Pray for understanding of Judas' actions, why would he do this? Ask God to bring to your mind any times when you have betrayed God, ask for forgiveness and spend time thanking God for amazing grace.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Holy Week: Tuesday
Holy Week Readings: Tuesday March 26
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Reaction to cursing the fig tree on the way back from Jerusalem (Mark 11:20-26)
* Debates with the religious leaders in Jerusalem and teaching in the temple (Matthew 21:23 - 23:39; Mark 11:27 - 12:44)
* Eschatological Discourse on the Mount of Olives (Matthew 24:3-44; Mark 13:1-37)
Prayer: Spend time contemplating these conversations, what do they mean to you? Pray for understanding.
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Reaction to cursing the fig tree on the way back from Jerusalem (Mark 11:20-26)
* Debates with the religious leaders in Jerusalem and teaching in the temple (Matthew 21:23 - 23:39; Mark 11:27 - 12:44)
* Eschatological Discourse on the Mount of Olives (Matthew 24:3-44; Mark 13:1-37)
Prayer: Spend time contemplating these conversations, what do they mean to you? Pray for understanding.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Holy Week: Monday
Holy Week Readings: Monday March 25
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Cursing the fig tree (Matthew 21:18-22; Mark 11:12-14)
* Clearing the temple (Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17)
* Miracles and challenges in the temple (Matthew 21:14-16; Mark 11:18)
* Return to Bethany (Mark 11:19)
Prayer: Pray that you might come to a greater understanding of what the disciples were feeling at this time. Pray for understanding of what Jesus might have been feeling. Pray for an open mind to hear this Holy Week message in a new and powerful way.
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Cursing the fig tree (Matthew 21:18-22; Mark 11:12-14)
* Clearing the temple (Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17)
* Miracles and challenges in the temple (Matthew 21:14-16; Mark 11:18)
* Return to Bethany (Mark 11:19)
Prayer: Pray that you might come to a greater understanding of what the disciples were feeling at this time. Pray for understanding of what Jesus might have been feeling. Pray for an open mind to hear this Holy Week message in a new and powerful way.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Holy Week: Sunday
Holy Week Readings: Palm Sunday March 24
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; John 12:12-18)
* Return to Bethany (Matthew 21:17; Mark 11:11)
Prayer: Pray that God will speak clearly to you this week and open you up to better understanding of the disciples and Jesus through this final week.
This week I am going to post every day readings so that you can walk with Jesus through his final week on earth. Consider the historical, personal and theological ramifications of these things. Allow yourself to be drawn into a more intimate relationship with God. Choose one of the readings for each bullet point or read them all to see how the different gospels deal with it:
* Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; John 12:12-18)
* Return to Bethany (Matthew 21:17; Mark 11:11)
Prayer: Pray that God will speak clearly to you this week and open you up to better understanding of the disciples and Jesus through this final week.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Sermon March 24, 2013
Hello! I hope that this finds you well. In worship today we talked about love for self and the importance of that in light of what has been done for us by Jesus Christ. It's hard to love others if you see no good in yourself. It's hard to forgive others if you can't forgive yourself. Did you miss the sermon? Listen here. You are valuable. You are worthy. Know this.
This coming Sunday, March 24, is the start of Holy Week with Palm Sunday. Sunday morning we will hear about Jesus, the humble one who came to serve. Read Mark 11:1-11 and Matthew 20:20-28 in preparation.
Starting Monday March 25 you can find "Walking with Jesus through Holy Week" readings here.
Be blessed,
Pastor Shannon
This coming Sunday, March 24, is the start of Holy Week with Palm Sunday. Sunday morning we will hear about Jesus, the humble one who came to serve. Read Mark 11:1-11 and Matthew 20:20-28 in preparation.
Starting Monday March 25 you can find "Walking with Jesus through Holy Week" readings here.
Be blessed,
Pastor Shannon
Resources from March 17th Sermon
It's not about where you've been, but where your brokenness brings you to...
Here's another song, just a reminder! You are loved, you are valuable!
Here's another song, just a reminder! You are loved, you are valuable!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Sunday March 17, 2013
Greetings, I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! Today your challenge was to show God's love to others. Work on that throughout the week, how can you better show God's love to the people around you?
This coming Sunday we are going to conclude our series on Extreme Love. We've dealt with:
Part 1) God's love for us
Part 2) Our love for God and
Part 3) Our love for others...
What do you think is the last part? In the scripture Matthew 22:34-40 there is a conditional statement there at the end of the second commandment: And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
Do you see it? It says you shall love your neighbor as yourself. What does that mean? Is it ok to love self? We are going to deal with those questions and more on Sunday.
I am praying for you~
Pastor Shannon
This coming Sunday we are going to conclude our series on Extreme Love. We've dealt with:
Part 1) God's love for us
Part 2) Our love for God and
Part 3) Our love for others...
What do you think is the last part? In the scripture Matthew 22:34-40 there is a conditional statement there at the end of the second commandment: And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
Do you see it? It says you shall love your neighbor as yourself. What does that mean? Is it ok to love self? We are going to deal with those questions and more on Sunday.
I am praying for you~
Pastor Shannon
Resources from March 10 - Love Others
Here are some resources I used in my sermon today:
Article about loving everyone and not putting conditionals on your love: I'm a Christian, Unless You're Gay.
Song used in sermon: "Proof of Your Love":
Article about loving everyone and not putting conditionals on your love: I'm a Christian, Unless You're Gay.
Song used in sermon: "Proof of Your Love":
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Sunday March 10, 2013
We are now well into Focus 40 - a time where we are fasting and praying and really focusing in on God's Extreme Love for us.
Today we talked about our love for God. In response to how God has loved us - how do we love back? Well this coming Sunday we are going to talk about our love for others. In response to God's love for us and our love for God - how is that great love is to be shared with those around us?
Our Focus 40 emphasis is Matthew 22 which tells us in verse 39: The second [commandment] is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ How are we doing at loving our neighbor? Who is our neighbor?
Praying for each one of you~
Pastor Shannon
Today we talked about our love for God. In response to how God has loved us - how do we love back? Well this coming Sunday we are going to talk about our love for others. In response to God's love for us and our love for God - how is that great love is to be shared with those around us?
Our Focus 40 emphasis is Matthew 22 which tells us in verse 39: The second [commandment] is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ How are we doing at loving our neighbor? Who is our neighbor?
Praying for each one of you~
Pastor Shannon
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