Third Sunday in Epiphany

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Third Sunday in Epiphany

They Left Their Nets

January 21, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • Mark 1:16–18

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Leaving our nets behind, lest they become idols and snares, we discover the joyful freedom of God’s children welcoming those who like us are caught in the nets of grace.

1. Nets are left behind lest they become idols

• Old things, familiar ways, comfortable habits

• Temporal, earthly security

2. Nets are left behind lest they ensnare and trip our feet

• Lack of moderation, dissipation, cares of life

• The snare is broken, and we have escaped

3. Nets are left behind in exchange for something better

• Follow Jesus, catch people together

• Making and mending the Kingdom nets

22nd Sunday of Pentecost

October 20, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • Hebrews 4:9–13

Even as we gladly receive the perfect rest of Jesus amidst the storms of life, we eagerly seek to continually enter it ourselves and invite our neighbors to experience the peace of trusting God’s undeserved kindness for themselves. 1. The perfect rest that Jesus gives from His boundless love a. We rest from our own works as God does from His b. When the Holy Spirit speaks through the Word 2. The desire to continually enter His rest and know it better a. I was glad when they said to me, let’s go to God’s House b. To see more clearly, love more dearly, follow more nearly 3. The urgency that no one miss His rest through unbelief a. As on the day of Testing and Complaining in the wilderness b. God’s Word exposes thoughts and motives of the heart

22nd Sunday of Pentecost

October 20, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • Hebrews 4:9–13

21st Sunday of Pentecost

October 13, 2024 • Hebrews 3:12–13

20th Sunday of Pentecost

October 6, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • Hebrews 2:14–18