Messages by Al Stoltzfus
Receive One Another
Jesus summarized all of the law in two brief statements: Love God, Love your neighbor as yourself. One of the ways we live into Jesus words is by building relationships with the people who live around us. In Jesus, God has received us. He calls us to love Him by receiving our our neighbors with that same kind of love we have received from Him. Text: John 13:34-35; Luke 10:25-37; Romans 15:7
Love One Another
After washing the feet of his disciples, and predicting his betrayal and death, Jesus gives a new commandment: “Love one another.” While the commandment is not new, the pattern is new, “as I have loved you” and the result is new, “all people will know you are my disciples.” For followers of Jesus there is a direct link to the cross, community and mission. Text: John 13:33-35
Why Jesus is the Superior Savior – 2nd Service-Baptism
What is the significance of Jesus baptism? In three vital scenes from Jesus life, starting with his baptism, we discover Jesus has the power, authority, and faithfulness to restore life as God intended. Jesus is the superior Savior because he succeeded where everyone else failed. Text: Luke 3:21-4:14
Why Jesus is the Superior Savior -1st Service-Baptism
What is the significance of Jesus baptism? In three vital scenes from Jesus life, starting with his baptism, we discover Jesus has the power, authority, and faithfulness to restore life as God intended. Jesus is the superior Savior because he succeeded where everyone else failed. Text: Luke 3:21-4:14
Simplicity
Where the world chases after significance in external luxuries, Jesus shows us how simplicity of faith is the greatest luxury. Text: Matthew 6:25-34
Contentment
Where the world defines contentment as having everything I want when I want it, for as long as I want it, Jesus defines contentment as a petitioning trust in the good and gracious gifts of a Father in heaven. Text: Matthew 7:7-12
Revealed-What Christ Desires in His Church…Be Full of Life
The risen Jesus who holds the needs of His church and the life-giving Spirit desires His church to be awake and full of life. Text: Revelation 3:1-6
Revealed–What Christ Desires in His Church…Be Unbroken by the Devil
To be a follower of Jesus is to be in a spiritual battle. Suffering and persecution are part of this battle. What does Jesus expect from His church when she comes under attack? Jesus expects His church to be be faithful, unbroken by the schemes of enemy, because He has the future of His people under control. Text: Revelation 2:8-11