Get Jesus: He Gets You
Lent 2023
Signs of Spring
April 16, 2023 • Alec Amosson • Luke 8:4–15, Ezekiel 37:1–14
On this Sunday after Easter, Grand View takes time to continue to look at the promise and hope that through Jesus we can experience change in our lives. Old can become new, dead can become alive. The question for us this week is, can people see signs of this type of life change in you? How are you showing others (without even saying a word) the change that you have experienced through Jesus?
Get Out, Get In
April 9, 2023 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • John 20:1–3, John 20:10–16, Exodus 3:7–10
This year at Grand View throughout Holy Week we have been seeing the parallels between Jesus' work and the work of God in the Exodus story. Rev. Tom asked all of us, What is it that you need to leave behind so that God can lead you into a new promised land?
What is Your Egypt?
April 7, 2023 • Rev. Tom Shinkle
In this two part sermon, Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at both the 'traditional' Good Friday story and the story of the Exodus. This Good Friday what do you need to leave behind, like those that left Egypt in the Exodus? Jesus' death is the opportunity you may be waiting for to get rid of the old, to die to the old, to leave the old behind so that God can do something new in your life.
Get Jesus, Get Hope
April 2, 2023 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • Luke 7:18–23, Matthew 12:6–11
On Palm Sunday 2023, Rev. Tom looks at the importance of having Hope and how true hope only comes from knowing and trusting in Jesus and his saving work. The question for all of us this year is, "Do you know Him?" and "Do you put your trust and hope in his promises?" That first Palm Sunday they didn't totally "get" who Jesus was, do you?
Get Hungry, Get Jesus
March 26, 2023 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • Isaiah 55:1–3, Luke 6:20–23
In Week 5 of "Get Jesus: He Gets You," Rev. Tom Shinkle reminds us that true joy, contentment, and hope come from staying hungry for Jesus. In this season of Lent it is time for all of us to ask and answer the question - "Am I still hungry for Jesus and Christian Living, or am I simply grazing when it's convenient?" As we draw closer to Easter, and as we go forward, let us all stay hungry!
Get Jesus, Get Joy
March 19, 2023 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • Luke 5:27–32, John 15:5–14
On this fourth week of Lent, Rev. Tom looks at the truth that Jesus experienced Joy. He experienced the full range of human emotions, and that includes Joy. If Jesus knows us because he was like us, how can we have more joy in our lives? We believe that God doesn't want more reserved, upset, or self-righteous Christians. He wants Jesus followers full of Joy.
For Such a Time as This
March 12, 2023 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • Luke 4:1–13, Galatians 5:13–26
Rev. Tom continues the series "Get Jesus: He Gets You" by looking at the story of Jesus being tempted in the desert. Jesus was tempted just like we are tempted - and we are able to beat temptations by staying close to Jesus and God's Word. In this world where temptation, sin, and destruction seems close and easy to access it's time to "Get Jesus" to help us be victorious over these vices. How are you being tempted right now, and how can Jesus help you overcome?
At the Table
March 5, 2023 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • John 8:1–11, Matthew 21:28–31
In this second week of "Get Jesus: He Gets You" Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at the video from the He Gets Us campaign that highlights Jesus welcome all at his table. Jesus' love and invitation is available to all people, that is a core concept of Christianity. But, as Pastor Tom explains, Jesus loves you so much that he doesn't let you stay the way you currently are - he calls all to a better way of living.
40 Days of Understanding
February 26, 2023 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • John 4:3–42
Rev. Tom kicks off our Lenten season by looking at the truth of the Gospel - Jesus became human and interacted with people - or as we are saying this year, "He Gets You." Because of this truth, Rev. Tom is calling all of Grand View to spend this Lenten season "Getting Jesus" more this year. How would your next 40 days look differently if you spent more time getting to know Jesus and living differently by what he calls us to do and be?