Words: ‘Dared’ by the Good News
About this Sermon | In Mark 6, we find a story of Jesus terrifying his disciples when he walks on the waters towards them. The disciples mistake him for a ghost. His response to them is to call out to them, so they would realize it was him: “Take courage! It is I! Don’t be […]
Words: ‘Fed’ by the Good News
About this Sermon | Mark 6:30 and beyond tells the story of Jesus & his disciples being bombarded with a crowd as they attempt to find a little peace and quiet. And when the hour grows late, Jesus feeds the crowd of 5,000 men (plus women & children). Are we being fed by the Good […]
Words: ‘Healed’ by the Good News
About this Sermon | Mark 5: 21-43 tells two stories – one interrupting the other- of healing. These healing stories are meant to be read together, and showcase that Jesus is no respecter of cultural and social propriety- this Good News is truly for everyone. What does it mean that the Good News can heal? […]
Words: ‘Amazed’ by the Good News
About this Sermon | Looking at Mark 2:1-13, we find that the disciples, the crowd, and even the scribes are AMAZED by the Good News (i.e., Jesus). What amazes you now? Are you ever amazed at the Good News? Have you ever considered where you are observing God to be at work in us and […]
Words: ‘Following’ the Good News
About this Sermon Reading: Mark 1: 14-20; 2: 13-17; and 3: 13-19a In several spots in Mark chapters 1-3, we find Jesus calling men to come and follow him. In a way, they are asked to follow The Good News. What does the word follow mean for us? Where do we find ourselves in following […]
Words: The ‘Beginning’ of the Good News
About this Sermon Mark 1:1 states this is “the beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ. . .” Thinking about beginnings can be filled with exhilaration and anxiety. Beginnings mean we have lots of unanswered questions. What does the idea that Mark 1:1 is just the beginning of the Good News mean? To those […]
A Homemade Advent: Creating Joy
Creating Gratitude
The Empire vs. The Kingdom
Guest Sermon: Encouraging Words in Times of Discouragement (ft. Rev. Dwight Herin)
This morning, we welcomed guest preacher Rev. Dwight Herin to the pulpit, and guest director Lydia Herin to the chancel choir. The Herins have been members of FBC Lafayette for many years, and Lydia served as the choir director here from January 2013 to June 2018.
