Sermons from March 2016
Secure in Knowing Jesus Christ
Bible Text: 1 John 4:4-6 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John God’s children are secure in knowing Jesus Christ. Little children, you are from God. They are from the world. We are from God.
Jesus’ Love for Mary Magdalene
Bible Text: John 20:11-18 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts How the Savior loved his sorrowing friend. The Lord answers inconsolable grief. The Lord promises incomparable joy.
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Bible Text: Matthew 27:45-50 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? He was cast into our darkness. He cried out in deepest agony. He surrendered his life.
Is Your Jesus the Real Jesus?
Bible Text: 1 John 4:1-3 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Is your Jesus the real Jesus? (And does it matter?) Do not believe every spirit The truth test
Clap Your Hands and Shout!
Bible Text: Psalm 47:1-9 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Clap your hands and shout! An exuberant summons: clap your hands and shout! The story of history: God fights for his people and his glory The joyful expectation: the glorious reign of King Jesus–the Christ
Persuading Our Heart to Love (Again)
Bible Text: 1 John 3:19-24 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Persuading our heart to love others The condemnation we feel (19-20) The confidence we have (21-22) The commandment we keep (23) The communion we enjoy (24)
Mocking the King upon the Cross
Bible Text: Matthew 27:38-44 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew As he hung from the cross, Jesus quietly accepted the mockery that was hurled upon him, proving that he really was the Son of God who had come not to save himself but sinners. The world mocks the weakness of the Son of God Jesus Christ accepts the mockery and his weakness