September 13, 2020
“You Shall Be Holy, For I Am Holy”—1 Peter 1:13–16
Rev. Jason Piland
As he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15–16 ESV)
September 13, 2020
Rejoice and Look Out—Philippians 3:1–3
Rev. Scott R. Wright
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. (Philippians 3:1–2 ESV)
September 6, 2020
Report of the Guard—Matthew 28:11–15
Rev. Scott R. Wright
And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers and said, “Tell people, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.’” (Matthew 28:12–13 ESV)
September 6, 2020
Epaphroditus—Philippians 2:25–30
Rev. Scott R. Wright
I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. (Philippians 2:25–26 ESV)
August 30, 2020
The Prophesying Spirit of Christ—1 Peter 1:10–12
Rev. Jason Piland
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. (1 Peter 1:10–11 ESV)
August 30, 2020
Timothy’s Worth—Philippians 2:19–24
Rev. Scott R. Wright
I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. (Philippians 2:19–20 ESV)
August 23, 2020
The Tested Genuineness of Faith—1 Peter 1:6–9
Rev. Jason Piland
In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:6–7 ESV)
August 23, 2020
A False Accusation—Psalm 7
Rev. Jason Piland
My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. (Psalm 7:10 ESV)
August 16, 2020
His Resurrection—Matthew 28:1–10
Rev. Scott R. Wright
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. (Matthew 28:5–6 ESV)
August 16, 2020
Children of God—Philippians 2:14–18
Rev. Scott R. Wright
Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world (Philippians 2:14–15 ESV)