Archive for Lent
Palm Sunday 2011
In the celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, there is an unmistakable political statement being made. Jesus is King, and Caesar is not!
When Christians confess, “Jesus is Lord,” we are saying, “The position has been filled, fully and forever — no other candidates need apply.” Jesus, and not any earthly ruler, nor any power or principality, is Lord of all that is. This is the story of Palm Sunday. Anything that would vie for our allegiance — whether it’s entertainment, family, money, patriotism, or self! – must be seen as a usurper to God’s rightful reign in our lives.
Text: Matthew 21:1-11
Speaker: Wayne Cox
Seven Intriguing Phrases from John 12:1-8
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Readers: Becky and Steve Peralta
Speaker: Wayne Cox
In the story of Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume, we can learn a lot about love, devotion, and living as a fragrant aroma!
What Do You Want?
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Speaker: Wayne Cox
Reader: Jenn Snyder
A message on competing desires. We continue the journey of Lent, traveling with Jesus to Jerusalem in Luke 13:31-35.
First Sunday in Lent: The Journey Begins in the Wilderness
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Speaker: Wayne Cox
Reader: Amber Webb
Luke 4:1-13 is a story about the nature of the Son of God. In the wilderness, facing three tests from the devil, Jesus shows who he is as he begins his journey to the cross. At the end of this message, Wayne issues a challenge to follow Jesus, not only to the cross and empty tomb, but through the wilderness as we experience the season of Lent together.
*the first 13 seconds is very quiet then gets louder.
Palm Sunday
Jesus is revealed as the true king in Luke 19:29-44. The “things that are required for peace” are 1) the coming of the king and 2) the response of welcome by the people. This message marked the beginning of Holy Week for the church and the community life of The Bridge Community.
