Lenten Sermon Theme: Encounters with the Holy
March 1 The First Sunday in Lent
Encounters with the Holy: Noah and a Promise
Noah survives a flood and God promises never to forget. God even provides a colorful reminder of this promise.
Genesis 9: 8-17 Communion & Healing Prayer Rev. Nelson
March 8 The Second Sunday in Lent
Encounters with the Holy: Abraham, Sarah and a Divine Sense of Humor
Abraham has shown great faithfulness and trust in God. But then God starts talking family.
Genesis 17: 1-7; 15-16 Rev. Nelson
March 15 The Third Sunday in Lent
Encounters with the Holy: The Money-Changers Meet Jesus
In the Gospel of John, the confrontation in the Temple happens early in Jesus’ ministry. But the results are the same.
John 2: 13-22 Rev. Nelson
March 22 The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Encounters with the Holy: Nicodemus and New Life in Jesus
Nicodemus comes to Jesus in the dead of the night, to discover the grace of Jesus’ message. Why was Nicodemus afraid to be seen with Jesus during the light of day? Or, is that the point?
John 3: 11-21 Rev. DelMonte
March 29 The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Encounters with the Holy: Jeremiah and a Matter of the Heart
Again, God speaks of covenant and promise, but it is nothing than needs to be written down. This time God goes deeper.
Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Rev. Nelson
