Weekly Sermons, Announcements and Events
First Mennonite Church September 6, 2020 We Can Only Have One Master Text: Matthew 6:19-21; 24-34 Matthew chapters five, six, and seven are what is known as the Sermon of the Mount. Besides the Beatitudes, Jesus also addresses interpersonal relations: anger, adultery, divorce, making oaths, loving the neighbor and even the enemy. Jesus then proceeds … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church August 30, 2020 We Have Been Declare Blessed 3 Text: Matthew 5:9-12 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church August 23, 2020 We Have Been Declared “Blessed” 2 Text: Matthew 5:6-8 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Today, we will continue our consideration … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church August 16, 2020 We Have Been Declared “Blessed” Text: Matthew 5:1-5 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church August 9, 2020 Our Greatest Priority Luke 9:51-62 There is a testing tool called “objective measurement” which is used by companies, businesses, and organizations to measure progress or lack thereof in what they do. This tool helps its users to know if changes are necessary and where these should take place. We … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church August 2 2020 I Know Your Affliction Text: Revelation 2:8-11 2:8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the first and the last, who was dead and came to life: 2:9 “I know your affliction and your poverty, even though you are rich. … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church July 26, 2020 We Are God’s Beloved Text: Romans 8:18-39 Who are you? Is there something that defines who you are? Things like, being a farmer, an educator, engineer, preacher, a patient, etc.? We will come to these questions in a little bit. Taking from Paul’s words, at the beginning of our … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church July 19, 2020 Indebted for Christ’s Sake Text: Romans 1:14-17 14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish 15 —hence my eagerness to proclaim the gospel to you also who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church July 12, 2020 Encourage One Another Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 We should recall that the Letter to the Hebrews was addressed to a Christian community in severe crisis. The letter was addressed to a well-established church. These Christians were, at least, second generation followers of Christ (Heb. 2:3-4), who had been baptized and … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church July 5, 2020 Life in the Resurrection Luke 20: 27-40 According to Luke’s Gospel, Jesus is always arguing and discussing Torah teachings with the scribes or Pharisees. Once again, this is obvious here by the introductory phrase: “Teacher, Moses wrote for us . . . .” This time, Jesus is being tested … [Read more…]