Ironies of the Passion
2/22/23 - 4/2/23
Sunday Blended Worship
April 2, 2023 • Pastor Craig Quiring • Luke 19:28–38
Parades have long been used as celebrations of great achievements. In American history, the greatest parades focused on people such as Charles Lindbergh, the Apollo 11 Astronauts, war heroes, and even sports championships like our 1987 Minnesota Twins! Ticker-tape showers and cheering crowds lined the streets in celebration. We love a parade! But the greatest parade of all time was quite different. It happened in Jerusalem 2000 years ago and it was a simple one-man donkey ride. Instead of ticker tape, the parade route was lined with garments and palm branches. Ironically, the cheers of Jesus’ arrival would quickly turn to jeers in just a few short days. The fateful parade was the last leg of Christ’s journey to Calvary’s cross.
Good Friday
April 7, 2023 • Pastor Keith Grimm • Matthew 27:46, Matthew 27:1–2, Matthew 27:11–31
Tonight we gather in darkness to hear the story of history’s greatest irony: the Son of God deserted by His Heavenly Father. God abandoning God. So awful was the scene, darkness fell upon the whole earth from midday until 3:00pm. The purpose of this service is to impress upon us the terrible reality of sin, which caused our Savior to die for us. Many of you may have attended a funeral service of a loved one who has died of natural causes. Tonight, we ask you to put yourself into the mindset of attending a different kind of funeral… one of an innocent man who experienced an unjust trial, cruel accusations, and ultimately a sentence of death. Allow yourself to step into your emotions - fear, grief, anger, confusion. Investigate why this could happen -- who could do this to a blameless man?
Maundy Thursday
April 6, 2023 • Pastor Keith Grimm • Exodus 12:1–14, Matthew 26:17–18, Matthew 26:26–28
The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin word meaning “commandment.” As Jesus was instituting the Lord’s Supper He said, “A new commandment I give to you, that you should love one another even as I have loved you.” As we learn the background of the Passover tonight, our prayer is this will greatly enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Lord’s Supper.
Ironies of the Passion
March 29, 2023 • Pastor Craig Quiring • Luke 23:32–43
The theme of this year’s Lenten worship services is: “Ironies of the Passion.” The story of our Lord’s passion is history’s greatest irony. How could the all-powerful Son of God empty Himself of His power and become weak in order to save us? As we study the Gospel accounts, we will quickly discover Jesus’ last hours were filled with unexpected twists and turns. Our prayer is you will experience the love and suffering of our Lord in new and unexpected ways that bring refreshment and peace to your life.
Ironies of the Passion
March 29, 2023 • Pastor Craig Quiring • Luke 23:32–43
The theme of this year’s Lenten worship services is: “Ironies of the Passion.” The story of our Lord’s passion is history’s greatest irony. How could the all-powerful Son of God empty Himself of His power and become weak in order to save us? As we study the Gospel accounts, we will quickly discover Jesus’ last hours were filled with unexpected twists and turns. Our prayer is you will experience the love and suffering of our Lord in new and unexpected ways that bring refreshment and peace to your life.
Ironies of the Passion
March 22, 2023 • Pastor Keith Grimm • Matthew 27:31, Matthew 27:39–43
The theme of this year’s Lenten worship services is: “Ironies of the Passion.” The story of our Lord’s passion is history’s greatest irony. How could the all-powerful Son of God empty Himself of His power and become weak in order to save us? As we study the Gospel accounts, we will quickly discover Jesus’ last hours were filled with unexpected twists and turns. Our prayer is you will experience the love and suffering of our Lord in new and unexpected ways that bring refreshment and peace to your life.
Ironies of the Passion
March 15, 2023 • Pastor Craig Quiring • Matthew 27:6–10
The theme of this year’s Lenten worship services is: “Ironies of the Passion.” The story of our Lord’s passion is history’s greatest irony. How could the all-powerful Son of God empty Himself of His power and become weak in order to save us? As we study the Gospel accounts, we will quickly discover Jesus’ last hours were filled with unexpected twists and turns. Our prayer is you will experience the love and suffering of our Lord in new and unexpected ways that bring refreshment and peace to your life.
Ironies of the Passion
March 1, 2023 • Pastor Keith Grimm • Luke 22:21–24
The theme of this year’s Lenten worship services is: “Ironies of the Passion.” The story of our Lord’s passion is history’s greatest irony. How could the all-powerful Son of God empty Himself of His power and become weak in order to save us? As we study the Gospel accounts, we will quickly discover Jesus’ last hours were filled with unexpected twists and turns. Our prayer is you will experience the love and suffering of our Lord in new and unexpected ways that bring refreshment and peace to your life.
Ironies of the Passion
February 22, 2023 • Pastor Keith Grimm • John 11:45–50
The theme of this year’s Lenten worship services is: “Ironies of the Passion.” The story of our Lord’s passion is history’s greatest irony. How could the all-powerful Son of God empty Himself of His power and become weak in order to save us? As we study the Gospel accounts, we will quickly discover Jesus’ last hours were filled with unexpected twists and turns. Our prayer is you will experience the love and suffering of our Lord in new and unexpected ways that bring refreshment and peace to your life.