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Category: Sermon Summaries

  • From the March 29, 2026 Palm Sunday Sermon “How We Testify” Matthew 21:1–17 shows us that testifying to Jesus Christ is not limited to words alone but is expressed through a life shaped by obedience, praise, repentance, and perseverance. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, He reveals the kind of King He is—humble, righteous, and worthy of…

  • From the sermon on the Fifth Sunday of Lent March 22, 2026 titled “Why We Testify” Why do Christians share their faith? For many, the idea of testifying can feel intimidating or uncomfortable. Yet in John 11, the story of Jesus raising Lazarus gives us a clear and compelling answer. This passage is not just…

  • Ash Wednesday 2026 Sermon on James 1:2–18 Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season many people associate with giving something up. We think of fasting, repentance, and discipline. We prepare ourselves to surrender habits, comforts, and distractions. In many ways, Lent and Advent are quite similar. During Advent, we wait in hopeful anticipation for…