Wasn’t the whole life of Jesus a sowing in tears?
And isn’t that the way of God? Jesus is God become man to show us the way, and the way is hard. The way is a cross. And how did he do it? Hebrews 12, verse 2 says that Jesus “for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.” How? How did Jesus hope for joy in the way of the cross?
It’s because in God’s way, he knew God’s work. Jesus sowed his tears in hope because he knew what the psalmist knew in Psalm 126, and it’s that we have a God who can send rain. We have a God who makes rivers in the desert. We have a God who gives life to the dead.
And so the whole life of Jesus then was sowing. Last Sunday he rode into Jerusalem, sowing. He was conspired against on Wednesday, sowing. He was betrayed on Thursday, sowing. He as crucified on Friday, sowing. And then he was dead. Then it was over. He was finished. His body was wrapped. The tomb was sealed. All his tears had been sown.
But Sunday morning came the reaping. Sunday morning came the shouts of joy.
“He is not here,” the angel said. “For he has risen.”
Those Who Sow in Tears
Psalm 126 (Stand Alone)
April 21, 2019 • Jonathan Parnell
New Grass, ‘Nuff Milk
September 3, 2023 • Jonathan Parnell
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell explains the obscure passage of Proverbs 27:23-27 and gives an image of three realities that we pray will mark our church as we enter a new season together: deepened theology, increased surrender, and multiplied joy.
Work Out Your Salvation
January 1, 2023 • Joe Rigney
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Joe Rigney preaches on an obedience that shines by expounding upon words from Paul's letter in Philippians 2:12-18. God works within us so that we can work out a proper mindset and spirit – cheerful, without grumbling or complaining, looking first to the interest of others – so that God is happily pleased.
Recognizing Grace
April 24, 2022 • Jonathan Parnell
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell recognizes the grace of God in the life of our church by looking at the past, present, and future. We want to ask the question: By the power of his Spirit, through the grace of the Lord Jesus, what is God doing in our church?