Jesus Calls Us To Greater Things
Sunday January 26, 2020 Text: John 1:29-42 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: John 1:29-42
If left to ourselves we would never follow Christ. What he offers is not what our sinful nature desires. But the power of God draws us to Christ, and in Him we find something worth even our lives.
Read MoreA Miraculous Mission: Jesus Saves the World
Monday July 22, 2019 Text: John 3:16 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: John 3:16
God who had no problem creating all things did something difficult. He gave up what was most precious to Him, His only Son. He did this for ugly vicious brutes who deserve nothing but punishment.
Read MoreThe Only Name of Salvation
Monday June 17, 2019 Text: John 8:48-59 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: John 8:48-59
When we deny the trinity we deny the only name by which we can be saved. The Jews resorted to name calling rather than acknowledge the truth of who Jesus was. Abraham knew that name and rejoiced in the salvation it offered. The Father glorifies the Son so that through Him we might have salvation.
Read MoreFather Teach US to Glorify Your Name
Monday April 15, 2019 Text: John 12:28 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Palm Sunday Passages: John 12:28
God greatly desires that His name would be kept holy among us. It is His name which brings salvation. His name is glorified chiefly through humility and love. We pray that the Lord would teach us to proclaim His name in humility and love so that many might come to salvation.
Read MoreI Believe that Jesus Changed Water Into Wine
Sunday January 20, 2019 Text: John 2:1-11 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: John 2:1-11
I believe that Jesus changed water into wine. Because he did this, I know that he is my gracious and loving savior. Because he did this I know he wants to fill my life with every blessing. Because He did this I know that He is leading and guiding me every day of my life, and whatever happens He will prepare me for the tasks He has given me to do.
Read MoreTrue God Yet True Man Born to be Our Savior
Thursday December 27, 2018 Text: John 1:1-14 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Christmas Passages: John 1:1-14
What type of child is this that angels sing about and shepherds leave their flocks to see? He is true God. He is true man. He is our only Savior.
Read MoreThen You Shall Know That I Am the Lord
Monday May 21, 2018 Text: John 15:26-27; John 16:4-15 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: John 15:26-27; John 16:4-15
The miracle of the Holy Spirit is not speaking in tongues, nor flames or fire, nor a great wind, but when sinners hear the Word of God, believe and confess Christ.
Read MoreLord, Keep Our Hearts In Your Name
Sunday May 13, 2018 Text: John 17:11-19 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Easter Passages: John 17:11-19
The name of the Lord is the Word of the Lord. The Father keeps us safe through His word. Because of this word we are hated by the world, but just as Jesus kept them while He was in the world, so the Father will keep us now.
Read MoreReturn To His Love
Tuesday May 8, 2018 Text: John 15:9-17 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Easter Passages: John 15:9-17
Jesus died to wash away our sin and to create a people who live in love. But we will never learn to live in love for one another unless we live at the foot of His cross.
Read MoreThe GOOD Shepherd
Monday April 30, 2018 Text: John 10:11-18 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Easter Passages: John 10:11-18
Jesus proves that He is the good shepherd when He lays down His life for the sheep. He calls every one of them by name. He searches out each and every one from the corners of the earth and brings them to His fold.
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