FROM THE PASTOR …
Sacrifice
A sacrifice, by definition, is when you give up something you’d like to keep. On the Mount of Olives Jesus prayed, “‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.’” (Luke 22:42) What followed was a betrayal, an arrest, a trial, and the crucifixion.
Through Jesus we see the ultimate sacrifice. His life was given so that we may receive forgiveness for sin and the gift of eternal life. “…we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Hebrews 10:10) His “once for all” sacrifice for our sin is complete and final.
What we offer in return is the gift of our lives. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Romans, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God— this is your spiritual act of worship.” (Romans 12:1) We’re to give ourselves to God rather than the pleasures so many people in this world pursue.
During the Lenten season we’re mindful of the cross. Before the crucifixion Jesus said, “‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’” (Luke 9:23) Kyle Idleman wrote: “To follow Jesus is a daily sacrifice. Following Jesus isn’t something you can do at night where no one notices. It’s a twenty-four-hour-a-day commitment that will interfere with your life. That’s not the small print— that’s a guarantee.” Let’s follow Jesus—daily!
Blessings! Pastor Ken
March Messages: Sacrifice
March 3
The Atoning Sacrifice
I John 2:1-6
March 10
Once for All
Hebrews 10:11-18
March 17
The Lamb
Isaiah 53
March 24
Our Living Sacrifice
Romans 12:1-3
March 31
A Sacrifice of Praise
Hebrews 13:15-18
Recorded Messages
02/24/19 Coming to Jesus
02/17/19 Our Calling – Pastor Chris
02/03/19 The Attitude of Christ
01/27/19 Light of the World
01/13/19 Salt and Light
01/06/19 A Great Light
12/30/18 A Gift For Our World
12/23/18 The Gift of Our Shepherd
12/09/18 The Gift of Our Messiah
12/02/18 The Gift of Our Savior
11/18/18 Gifts
11/04/18 The Bread of Life
10/28/18 The Promise of God’s Blessing
10/21/18 The Promise of God’s Presence
10/14/18 The Promise of Strength
10/07/18 The Promise of Forgiveness
09/30/18 We Are God’s People
09/23/18 Praying to Our Father
09/16/18 Our Father’s Love
08/26/18 Growing in Grace
08/19/18 Growing Together
08/12/18 Growing Up into Him
08/05/18 Growing Up in Knowledge
07/29/18 Sharing the Gospel
07/22/17 Sharing God’s Plan
07/15/17 God’s Time in the Arab World
07/08/18 Sharing God’s Message
07/01/18 Sharing God’s World
06/24/18 Praying for the World
06/17/18 A Message of Salvation
06/03/18 Trust In God – Pastor Steelman
05/27/18 The Gift of Fellowship
05/20/18 The Gift of God’s Spirit
05/13/18 God’s Gift of Family
04/22/18 Walk In Newness.04/08/18 Alive In Christ.04/01/18 Easter: He Has Risen.
03/25/18 The King Comes.03/18/18 God’s Grace.03/11/18 A Little Means a Lot.03/04/18 Break Thou The Bread of Life.02/18/18 Jesus Paid It All.
02/11/18 The Love of God.02/04/18 The Greatest Love.01/21/18 Helping Others.01/07/18 Learning God’s Word.