The Proclamation of Hope | Sierra Jarrell

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The Proclamation of Hope | Sierra Jarrell

June 19, 2024 • Sierra Jarrell • Luke 4:17–21, 1 John 2:6, Isaiah 61

In His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus read the prophecy of Isaiah 61 that begins by saying, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.” Jesus's fulfillment of this prophecy showed that He sees us and is near to the broken. The life of Jesus ushered in a new found hope for those who are written off by society. Jesus deeply cares about those who are often overlooked, and if we are to walk in the way that He did, we should care about them too. Because of His life, we get to live in more freedom, hope, and abundance.

Evaluating Expectations in Light of the Resurrection | Jake Stephens

July 24, 2024 • Jake Stephens • Luke 24:30–32, Luke 24:17–21, Matthew 6:26

Because of Jesus’ resurrection, we are invited into a new way of thinking and a new way of living that may look different than we expect. As we come to terms with that, we respond by realigning ourselves to the truth of Jesus and His Kingdom ways.

How the Cross Changes Our Lives | Erin Gilleland

July 17, 2024 • Erin Gilleland • John 19:30, Luke 23:34, Romans 5:16–18, Galatians 5:7–13, Genesis 2:16

From the beginning of time, humanity has been trapped by the power of sin, shame, and death. But when Jesus died on the cross, he overcame all of those things and changed everything! The cross changes our lives because it restores our hope, covers every sin, and makes freedom possible.

Love is Surrendering | Andrew Smith

July 10, 2024 • Andrew Smith • Luke 22:39–44, 1 John 5:3, Luke 14:27, Hebrews 12:2–3

Jesus prays in the garden, “Not my will, but yours be done." In this prayer, He shows us what true love looks like. We are called to love God like Jesus does. To do this means surrendering our desires to His perfect and pleasing will. Jesus shows us how we can discern God’s will and carry our cross as we join with Jesus saying, “Not our will, but yours be done."