Posts from October 2024

Introduction This week, we gather for All Saints Sunday, a time to remember those who have entered life eternal over the past year and reflect on God’s promise of resurrection. Our scripture readings today remind us that God is not distant but makes a home with us. In John 11, we witness Jesus deeply moved by grief as he raises Lazarus, giving a foretaste of the resurrection hope we share in Christ. The passage from Revelation 21 points to the…

Introduction As we conclude our Walking with Jesus series, we explore the story of blind Bartimaeus. This final encounter of the series invites us to see clearly—ourselves, others, and the path ahead. Like Bartimaeus, we are called to cast off what weighs us down and follow Jesus with new vision. Discipleship means letting go of burdens, embracing transformation, and offering prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness as part of our journey of faith. Illustration Video Why this video? This clip…

Introduction As we continue our Walking with Jesus series, we arrive at a memorable moment in Mark 10:35-45 where Jesus teaches about true greatness. James and John seek positions of honor, but Jesus redirects their ambition toward service. Walking with Jesus means learning to lead not by seeking power, but by serving others. This passage challenges us to rethink leadership and reminds us that we find our greatest purpose in serving one another, just as Jesus did. Illustration Video Why…

Introduction Continuing our Walking with Jesus series, we turn to Mark 10:17-31, where Jesus challenges a rich man to release his wealth and follow him. This difficult passage calls us to examine our own relationship with material things, and in this season of stewardship, we’re invited to reflect on how our resources—both financial and otherwise—can be used to further God’s work. As we consider how our legacy is built through generosity, let’s ask ourselves: What are the “riches” we cling…