First Mennonite Church April 22, 2018 No Condemnation in Christ Text: Romans 8:1-11 In the early chapters of Romans, Paul writes that Jews and Gentile stand equally guilty before God, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” (3:23). But in Christ, God will justify both Jews and Gentile in the … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church April 15, 2018 Afraid No More! Text: Acts 5:12-42 Last week we saw the disciples hiding behind closed doors out of fear. And had the story of Jesus’ disciples ended with that image, Jesus, his life, death, resurrection and ascension would not have been a great deal. The story of Jesus would … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church April 8, 2018 The Disciples and Their Own “Resurrection” Text: John 22:19-29 There are things that are simply hard to believe. But as people used to say, fact are facts. I do not know about you, but as for me, reading facts about things has always fascinated me. Here is one about … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church April 1, 2018 The Lord Is Risen: It Is Not a Metaphor Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Today, Christians around the world greet one another with, “Christ is risen!” and return the greeting with, “He is risen indeed!” The Easter greeting’s claim that “Christ is risen,” is not a metaphor. Jesus’ resurrection literally took … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church March 25, 2018 Do This in Remembrance of Me Text: Luke 22:14-23 In the manner of every Jewish household, Jesus took the role of head of the household when he celebrated his last Passover with his disciples. He took his place at the table and expressed his eagerness to eat the Passover … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church March 18, 2018 Being Church in a More Excellent Way Text: 1Corinthians 13:1-13 This chapter is one of Paul’s most well-known passages in the New Testament. Some call 1Corinthians 13 the “Poem to Love,” some others the “Great Hymn to Love, and yet others call it, “The Song to Charity.” Often times … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church Sunday, March 11, 2018 Sermon was given by Clare Ann Ruth-Heffelbower Conference Minister for Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference Text: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Title: “Abraham’s Descendants” Sermon text unavailable