This sermon is the second in a Lenten series looking more closely at those who spent the most time with Jesus–they were complicated, flawed and very human and we can learn something about discipleship from each of them. Today we look at Peter, the most talked-about disciple but also one with the most failures. What does that mean for how God can use failure in our lives?
This sermon kicks off a sermon series for Lent called “Ordinary People: Examining those Around Jesus”. Jesus had several people who spent a lot of time with Him. Not all of them liked Him or followed His teachings. ALL of them are flawed and challenging and have lessons for us as modern day disciples trying (and failing) to be who God made us to be. We begin with Matthew, the guy with the terrible reputation.
This sermon looks at the miraculous story of the prophet Elijah being taken up to Heaven in a whirlwind with chariots of fire; and at how his devoted friend Elisha deals with filling Elijah’s shoes in the transition. How do we all deal with times of change and transition? Where is God during those times?
Listen as one of our outstanding high school seniors Aimee Derenzo preaches a skillful and personal sermon about how God has used stress in her life and her journey of faith.
This sermon explores some of Moses’ last words to his people before he dies about how God will raise up prophets for them. How can we discern between true and false prophets? How can we know what is the truth in this age of “fake news”? Let us consider together…
