Jesus Gives us the Power to Preach and Heal
Monday July 9, 2018 Text: Mark 6:1-13 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: Mark 6:1-13
He calls us all to go because there is so much work to be done. He provides all that we need to do this work. He gives us the power to preach but also to heal. Our reward is the same gift we give to others, the forgiveness of our sins in Him.
Read MoreNo Matter What It May Seem Jesus is here to Heal
Tuesday July 3, 2018 Text: Mark 5:21-43 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 5:21-43
It may seem as if Jesus is not listening but He comes immediately. It may seem as if we are not worthy but Jesus heals anyway. It may seem as if Jesus isn’t going to answer but Jesus knows the right time. It may seem as if Jesus is too late but nothing can stop Him.
Read MoreThe Power Hidden in the Seed
Monday June 18, 2018 Text: Mark 4:26-34 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 4:26-34
The power of God is hidden in earthly things that seem to be nothing, the word and the sacraments. These things appear small and pointless, yet the power of God is active through them. These small things will bring people to faith. They will grow people in their faith.
Read MoreChrist’s Family Are Those Whom He Separates from Sin and Satan
Tuesday June 12, 2018 Text: Mark 3:20-35 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 3:20-35
Christ separates us from Satan to unite us with himself. Those who are united to Christ leave behind sin. Those who do His will are His family.
Read MoreWelcome Home – Easter Sunday
Sunday April 1, 2018 Text: Mark 16:1-8 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Easter
We have been on a journey throughout lent and now we come to the end. But the end of our journey is not our end, but only the beginning. The end of the journey is life forever with our risen Lord. We did not journey away from home, but to it.
Read MoreMeal to Meal: Passover to Lord’s Supper
Thursday March 29, 2018 Text: Exodus 12:1-13; Mark 14:12-26 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Maundy Thursday Passages: Exodus 12:1-13; Mark 14:12-26
Throughout the years there are many different things that we celebrate, Christmas, New Years, birthdays, anniversaries, Easter, confirmation, and these celebrations are very different. Consider Easter egg hunts versus Christmas stockings. But there is one thing they virtually all share, food Food has an important place in our life.Iits more than substance
Read MoreThy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven
Monday February 26, 2018 Text: Mark 8:27-38 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Mark 8:27-38
What is God’s will? Peter thought he knew, he was so certain that he knew that he took Christ aside and rebuked Him. I hope you have all been taught, God answers prayers through the Word. We don’t need divine revelation. We don’t need visions or prophets, because we have the complete
Read MoreLead Us Not Into Temptation
Tuesday February 20, 2018 Text: Mark 1:9-15 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Lent Passages: Mark 1:9-15
Although Satan is the one doing all the tempting, not God, nevertheless God allowed it and even lead Jesus to the place. This was done so that Jesus could pass the test that we never could. The victory is ours in Christ. Nevertheless knowing our own weakness we pray that God would keep such temptation from us.
Read MoreThe Glory of the Lord Shone Around Them
Monday February 12, 2018 Text: Mark 9:2-9 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Transfiguration Passages: Mark 9:2-9
Years ago when I was still in college, I was out west visiting friends at our church in San Francisco. My sister was teaching out there at the time. While I was out there the whole church went on a rafting trip. My friends and I, all high school or young college aged
Read MoreJesus Comes To Preach
Tuesday February 6, 2018 Text: Mark 1:29-39 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Mark 1:29-39
Distractions Jesus was distracted from the main work He came to do, preach the gospel. Who knows what it is like to be distracted? As a pastor you want to dedicate yourself to the study of God’s word. I’d love to spend my time really doing a better job with bible class and
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