Sermon 1

The Foolishness of the Cross

The cross is the most recognizable symbol of our faith, but it was also one of history's cruelest methods of execution. So to the ancient world, building a faith around an instrument of death would've seemed foolish and offensive.

Yet for followers of Jesus, this apparent foolishness reveals God's wisdom and power, although its true meaning can only be understood through experience.

Sermon 2

The Forbidden Fruit

In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve weren't really tempted to eat an apple. They were tempted to become like God by providing for, protecting, and empowering themselves.

Jesus faced these same temptations in the wilderness, but chose a different path. His "foolish" refusal to seize control shows us that when we put God first, we discover a deeper wisdom than the world's pursuit of power and self-reliance.

Sermon 3

Life From Death

Just like winter is necessary for spring, Jesus teaches us that true life often emerges from death.

Through the metaphor of a grain of wheat that must die to produce many seeds, Jesus reveals a profound but counterintuitive truth: those who cling to their lives will lose them, while those who surrender their lives for God's kingdom will find true, lasting life. 

Sermon 4

Faith In Action

When faced with tragedy, we often ask "Why?" But instead of getting caught up in theoretical debates about why evil exists, Jesus calls us to focus on another question "How do we respond?"

Through the parable of the fig tree, Jesus shows us that true faith isn't about having all the answers; it's about taking action even when we don't.

Sermon 5

A Father's Love

While we often focus on the wayward son or his resentful brother when we read the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the story's true heart lies in the father's relentless love.

Just like a parent will never stop searching for a lost child, God never stops seeking those who are lost - even when such grace seems foolish by worldly standards. 

Sermon 6

Who Are You Following?

On Good Friday, when the crowd was given the choice between Jesus and Barabbas, they chose the one who offered them power and control over the one who called them to service and sacrifice.

We face the same choice: do we want to follow Jesus's way or do we want Barabbas?