The Great Exchange

Jesus Christ promises a renewed life in Him. Full of a Holy power of repentance and grace. Free from sin and guilt and shame. Free from chains that enslave us and weigh us down. We are called to cast off every weight and lay our burdens at the cross. We are to let go of all that binds us and be empowered to live a life honoring and glorifying our Savior and King.

March

       8     Set Free from Shame                                                      Doug

Jesus knows our past. He knows where we have strayed and where we have failed. Jesus presents and offers himself to us as the Messiah – our Savior. He knows who he is. He knows where peace can be found. He knows where joy can be found. He knows where eternal salvation lies. He is ready to lift any shame we may feel from our past and guide us into new life in Him.

     15     Clinging to Jesus                                                               Wes

The man born blind that Jesus healed was challenged by others and given opportunities to refute what he believed about Jesus. He did not recant his belief. He held onto the truth of what had happened and who Jesus was. He clung to the truth of the Son of Man. He was no longer physically blind. He was also not spiritually blind. He saw the Truth.

              John 9:1-41

      22   Our Greatest Hope                                                           Doug

In what and who do we place our hope and trust? Governmental systems? Materials and possessions? Our scientific methods and knowledge pertaining to our health? Our own wisdom and understanding? We are called to let those things go and rely upon the one and only true source of hope – Jesus Christ. He is our greatest hope.

                  John 11:1-45

     29     The King Like None Other                                               Wes

              Palm Sunday

Jesus entered Jerusalem humbly riding upon a donkey. He was patient, kind, gentle, and lowly in heart. Yet, He was a King. A mighty and powerful King who loved His people, cared for the oppressed, spoke against evil, valued each individual whether rich or poor, gave hope to the hopeless and salvation for sinners. He was truly a King like none other.

                  Matthew 21:1-11

April

       5      The Re-Creation Story                                                     Wes

              Easter Sunday

For God so loved the world, He gave his only son, not to condemn the world, but to save it through his life, his death, and his resurrection. Jesus sees us as we are. He sees our need. He sees our brokenness. He offers redemption, renewal, and re-creation in Him.

                  John 20:1-18

                  Communion in the pews