First Mennonite Church April 24, 2022 Behind Closed Doors Text: John 20:19-29 You have heard the saying in one version or another, “Who knows what happens behind closed doors.” Most often, this statement is used to express suspicion about what people might be hiding or that something bad happening is being kept a secret. Theologian … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church April 17, 2022 “I Have Seen the Lord” Text: John 20:1-18 Today, throughout the world, Christians are celebrating Easter, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Thus, I greet you with the anthem: “The Lord is Risen!” On that first Easter Sunday, the prospect of humankind was forever changed. Until then, the … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church April 10, 2022 Jesus: The Living Bread Text: John 6:35-59 As we continue with our series in the Gospel of John and are celebrating the Lord’s Supper today, we will consider Jesus’ words, “I am the bread of life” found here in chapter six. You may have noticed that John does not … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church April 3, 2022 Jesus Knows Our Heart Text: John 13:1-30 Biblical scholars call John 13-17, The Farewell Meal and Discourse of Jesus. Chapter 13 marks the decisive moment in the timeline of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Jesus’ “hour” has now arrived. Every previous mention of this hour had either been as not-yet or … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church March 27, 2022 Believers Cannot Suffer Drought Text: John 7:37-39 7:37 On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, 7:38 and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, … [Read more…]