The Victory of Being Hated

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The Victory of Being Hated

The Last Week

January 29, 2023 • John 15:18–25

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During Jesus' last week before crucifixion his disciples have the awful realization he is leaving them. So, Jesus comforts them with the words found in John 15, "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first." These words might not seem comforting, but hidden within them, and this passage, is a promise; that the victory we have in Christ is worth the pain of being hated. Life with the resurrected Jesus brings joy and peace in the midst of the pain and discomfort we experience as his followers in this world.

Easter Sunday - Joyfully Afraid

April 9, 2023 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • Matthew 28:1–10

We expect God to make us joyful, but we rarely expect God to make us afraid. The best moments in life are a blend of these two dueling emotions: alligator sightings, rollercoasters, and boogie boarding to name a few. The Bible contains a rich tradition of spiritual giants who "feared" God. This picture shouldn't surprise us, then, when the women arrive at the empty tomb and are filled with fear when they see Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus makes us joyfully afraid.

The Crucifixion

April 2, 2023 • Pastor Alex Krum, Nathaniel , Lorla Fossat • Psalm 22, John 19:28–37

In a fresh podcast style format, Pastor Alex, Nathaniel Metzger, & Lorla Fossat dive into Jesus' death on the cross.

The Place of the Skull

March 26, 2023 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • John 19:16–27

Religious people can easily be consumed by conspiracy and speculation. This is not a new problem, but an ancient one, that we continue to wrestle today. Conspiracy and speculation surround even the cross and the place of the Skull where Jesus was crucified. But focusing on such things yields a life of poverty, because the Cross of Christ is about self-less love not endless speculation.