"Peace I leave with you... Let not your hearts be troubled."
Jesus says these words to his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion.
When our hearts are troubled, may we remember that Jesus gives us peace.
This Sunday we will continue our Lent sermon series through Jesus' Farewell Discourse recorded in the Gospel of John. In chapter 14 Jesus knows his disciples' hearts are troubled. He gives them peace by telling them three things. Three things that we can still hold onto today.
To prepare for this Sunday and to see how Jesus calms the hearts of his disciples, read, meditate, and pray through John 14:1-11. These verses are well-known and often discussed outside of their direct context. As you sit with them, try not to get lost in the heavy (but important) theological debates, but rather reflect on how these verses brought peace to the disciples' troubled hearts and can do the same for you.
I look forward to worshiping with you all this Sunday!
Pastor Adam
The Farewell Discourse: Peace for Troubled Hearts
John 14:1-11
March 17, 2019 • Rev. Adam Feichtmann
Maundy Thursday Homily
April 18, 2019 • Rev. Adam Feichtmann
The Return of the King
April 14, 2019 • Rev. Matthew Trexler
Are you ready? Are you prepared to celebrate the most climactic day of the year? Easter is almost here. 9 days and counting! Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent have helped us prepare for the glory and joy of Easter. However for many of us, 46 days is a bit long of a preparation season. When leaving for a trip, we are lucky if we pack a day or two early! This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, a week specifically dedicated to intensify our preparation for Easter. If you have yet to pack, yet to begin your preparations, may this Sunday be the day that helps you get started. We are honored to have the Rev. Matthew Trexler, the RUF Campus Minister at UCLA, preaching a Palm Sunday sermon from Matthew 21:1-11, Jesus' famous triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. I look forward to worshiping with you, and preparing alongside you for the glory and joy of Easter! Pastor Adam
The Farewell Discourse: Christian Unity
April 7, 2019 • Rev. Josh Eby
Have you ever wondered what Jesus prays for you? At the conclusion of Jesus' Farewell Discourse to his disciples, on the eve of his crucification, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and prayed to his Heavenly Father for his disciples and the forthcoming church. This 26 verse prayer, often titled Jesus' "High Priestly Prayer," is his longest recorded prayer. This Sunday we have the honor of having the Rev. Josh Eby back in town to conclude our Lenten sermon series by preaching on Jesus’ famous prayer recorded in John 17. To best prepare for Sunday's sermon, read and meditate on all 26 verses of John 17. As you do, may you reflect specifically on the key theme of Christian unity. I look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday! Pastor Adam