Luke 4:14-21 ~! Upside down Kingdom: Jesus’ “I have a Dream” Sermon

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Text: Luke 4:14-21

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This morning, we continue a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today comes from Jesus sermon to his home town of Nazareth. His vision of his ministry and the kingdom he will bring come straight from the Old Testament prophets. This vision of justice and healing challenges us to consider how our lives align with Jesus kingdom or the values of our world.

Sermon begins at 36:10

Acts 2:1-21 ~ Pentecost

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Text: Acts 2:1-2

Title: Pentecost

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

As we ordain and install our new Elders and Deacons today and remember the first Pentecost, we gather in worship seeking the same outpouring of God’s Spirit in our own lives. We have seen the power of God’s Spirit to bring life to the spiritually dead, to bring reconciliation across cultural boundaries, and replace our idolatry with a deep love for the one true God. May we hear the call of Peter to repent and believe in the living Jesus this Pentecost.

Acts 1:1-11 ~ The Ascension: What’s the Big Deal?

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Text: Acts 1:1-11

Title: The Ascension: What’s the Big Deal?

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

In Acts 1, Jesus ascends to heaven to sit at the right hand of God and rule over all creation. But, before he leaves, he promises the Holy Spirit and sends us out to proclaim the reality of his reign. This Sunday, we consider how the ascension of Christ both comforts us and sends us out into the world on mission with God.

Luke 11:1-13 ~ The Character of God Through Prayer

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Text: Luke 11:1-13

Title: The Character of God Through Prayer

Preacher: Mr. Jeremy Zoet