Service Folder
Service Folder The Sower sows the seed of His Word (Luke 8:4–15).But the planting of Christ is attacked by the devil, the world, and the flesh. Satan snatches the Word away from hard hearts. The riches and pleasures of this life choke off faith. Shallow and emotional belief withers in time of temptation and trouble. But see how Christ bears this attack…
Service Folder Theme: Grace Alone Jesus tells a parable about a vineyard owner who goes out to hire laborers throughout the day. At the end of the day the first laborers in the vineyard complained against the landowner for the wage he provided them (Matt. 20:1–16). They charged him with being unfair, but in reality he was being generous. For the Lord…
Service Folder This Sunday we go with Peter, James and John up the mountain to Jesus’ transfiguration. At the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appeared with the One who is the Light of Light Himself (Matt. 17:1–9). Jesus’ glory as God shines with brilliant splendor in and through His human nature. By this epiphany, our Lord confirmed the prophetic word (2 Pet. 1:16–21),…
Service Folder Theme: Trust Jesus and his disciples crossed a lake in a boat when and got caught in a storm. Fearing for their lives, they cried out to Jesus to save them. He did – by simply speaking a word to calm the storm. The miracle sheds light on who Jesus is – 100% God and 100% Man – the Savior.…
Service Folder Missions, Light of the World A Jewish leper and Gentile centurion, who has a paralyzed servant – both come to Jesus, trusting the authority he has as God in the flesh to help. After granting both their requests Jesus remarks, “Many shall come from east and west and sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.”…
Service Folder Marriage and Family Jesus manifests his divine glory at a wedding in Cana. He does by providing a substantial gift to the bridal couple – water changed to a large quantity of wine. Jesus’ provision for the bridal couple is a reflection of how Jesus, the Bridegroom, lovingly provides salvation for his Bride, the Church, and how he pours out…