Key Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

After asking his disciples who people thought he was, Jesus asks them to answer that question for themselves. In this first message of our new series, we explore why it is so important for us to have our own answer to that question.

Key Scriptures: Luke 6:5, Mark 2:38, Matthew 12:8

In this week’s message, we look at Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath. Jesus gives us permission to take care of ourselves, to find rest and peace and moments of sabbath during our day-to-day lives. We don’t have to strive, and it’s okay to just be.

In Esther-Ordinary Faith, our children have been digging into the Old Testament and learning the value of a living faith as they create a first-hand account of the events in Esther’s life. Bring the whole family Sunday, March 3 as the Middletown Kids Choir performs this musical at the 9:50 & 11:10 services. No 8:30 AM service.

Key Scriptures: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:25-34, John 14:1-4, John 16: 33, Romans 8:31-39

No matter how deep our faith may be, life can be hard. The challenges we face can cause worry, fear, and anxiety. While it is always good to reach out for support among loved ones and professionals during such times, we can also turn to our Savior. After all, Jesus was and continues to be one of our greatest sources of comfort.

Key Scripture: John 14:1-7

Throughout the gospels Jesus used a series of I am statements to tell the people who he was and what he was about. In John 14 he says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one gets to the Father except through me.”

People have used this verse over the years to explain why only people that believe the “right” things get to go to heaven, so how can God be for all people if this verse appears to say otherwise? Maybe if we looked at the story from a different perspective, we will see that something else was going on.

Key Scripture: Luke 19:29-42

When Jesus enters Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday, people line the streets, waving palm branches and crying out as he passes by. They have the hopeful expectation that he is the Messiah, the Savior come to deliver them. But his deliverance is not what they expect, and neither is the salvation he brings.

Key Scripture: John 20:1-18

While Jesus’ tomb is found empty on the first day of the week, Easter is actually a third day story. As followers of Christ, we are called to be a third day people. Understanding what that means and living into it as people of faith has the power to change everything.