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Easter

Matt’s Easter message is rooted in Mark 16.1-8.  The recording includes selections from two of the songs from our 10:30 am worship gathering.  The opening song is Christ Is Risen by Brian Wren (arranged by Anthony Coleman II).  The closing song is Rise Up with lyrics by Agape (David Scherer)

Upside Down

Reflection on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and some of the ways followers of Jesus have understood the cross throughout the centuries.  What might the cross mean for you today?

Unbound

Reflection on the story of Lazarus from John 11 and the Lazarus Effect spreading across Sub-Saharan Africa.  How is God calling you to come out? To unbind others? To be unbound?

Man Born Blind

This week’s message weaves the story of the man born blind from John 9 with a responsive prayer by Steve Garnaas-Holmes, the singing of Amazing Grace led by Nicole Cleveland on vocals, and reflections on the story by Matt Smith.

Seen | Known | Loved

This week’s worship focuses on  the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4).

Making Sense of the Cross

This message explores John 3.16 in relationship to Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus at night.  The biblical text is held in converation with the controversy over the faithfulness of Rob Bell’s understanding of salvation in Love Wins.  What has the cross meant to followers of Jesus through the centuries?  What might the cross mean to you today?
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