Jesus Seeks Repentance

Sunday March 20, 2022 Text: Luke 13:1-9 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Luke 13:1-9

Repentance is the fruit that Jesus is looking for. The Judeans try to make it about politics, religion and merit. All catastrophes remind us of our need to repent. Jesus waits for repentance and when He does not find it He cultivates the tree.

How Then Could the Scriptures Be Fulfilled

Wednesday March 16, 2022 Text: Matthew 26:51-56 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Matthew 26:51-56

Jesus disciples are confused, at least Peter is. In that confusion they react. They react quickly, decisively. They react to protect Jesus, at least Peter does. But that reaction is contrary to the Father’s will. That reaction is not in accordance with God’s kingdom. That reaction is sinful. Peter allows his fear to take control

Thy Kingdom Come

Sunday March 13, 2022 Text: Luke 13:31-35 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Luke 13:31-35

Jesus’ kingdom comes through the cross. We pray that Jesus would oppose all those who block His cross. We pray that Jesus would complete His work within us. We pray that Jesus would gather us to Himself.

Friend, Why Have You Come?

Wednesday March 9, 2022 Text: Matthew 26:47-50 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Matthew 26:47-50

There is a rather important distinction here in the Greek which is completely lost in the English translation. When Jesus calls Judas “friend” He uses the word, “aetaire.” It doesn’t really mean “friend” its more like that person who sits next to me at work but whom I never speak to and is a little

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Sunday March 6, 2022 Text: Luke 4:1-13 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Luke 4:1-13

Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness teaches us what it truly means to pray the sixth petition. God chose to test Jesus in our place. Jesus resisted all temptation without any sin. Therefore when we are tempted it is merely a practice test. Salvation is already ours through Jesus Christ.

Could you not watch with me one hour?

Wednesday March 2, 2022 Text: Matthew 26:37-46 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Ash Wednesday Passages: Matthew 26:37-46

“Can you not watch and pray with me for one hour?” I think most of us would have to answer, “No. I can’t watch and pray for one hour.” We have trouble watching and praying for five minutes, much less an hour. When we were in Sem I remember hearing Martin Luther’s advice for preaching.

Expect Miracles

Sunday February 27, 2022 Text: Luke 9:28-36 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Transfiguration Passages: Luke 9:28-36

Have you ever climbed a mountain to find a miracle? We climb mountains for lots of reasons. We might climb a mountain for the view. These days we might climb a mountain so that we can sled down it. One famous mountain climb reportedly said that he climbed it because it was there. In India

God Judges You Righteous

Sunday February 20, 2022 Text: Luke 6:27-38 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 6:27-38

God Judges God Judges You God Judges You Righteous

JESUS BRINGS US GIFTS

Sunday February 13, 2022 Text: Luke 6:17-26 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 6:17-26

These beatitudes are gifts that Jesus brings to us. We are poor, hungry, sorrowful and persecuted. Jesus comes to bring us riches, fullness, and joy. These gifts are ours through Jesus. They are ours fully. They are spiritual.

Jesus Preaches In A Boat

Sunday February 6, 2022 Text: Mark 5:1-11 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Mark 5:1-11

What is the name of this room in which you are now sitting and hearing the word of God? Often, we call it the sanctuary, which means a place of rest and safety from the troubles of the world like a bird sanctuary. This place is a sanctuary for sinners to hear their sins are

Speaker Pastor Matthew Ude