Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer? (#4)Isaiah 53:4-5Thursday, March 16th, 2023This is the fourth sermon from the 2023 Lent series "Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer?" Pastor Schurman explains that Jesus understands the burdens we face in our lives because Jesus endured physical, spiritual, and emotional torment, and he did it so we would be made God's children.
Christ Has Commissioned You with His KeysJohn 20:21-23Sunday, April 11th, 2021Jesus gave the binding and loosing keys to the church after his resurrection when he appeared to the disciples and other believers. We use the binding key (the Law) when someone is embracing a sin to show them they are damned to Hell and need a savior, and we use the loosing key (the Gospel) when they repent to forgive them of that sin and tell them Jesus is their savior.
Christ’s Resurrection Gives You PeaceLuke 24:36-49Sunday, April 15th, 2018Christ's resurrection gives you peace from conflicting thoughts, peace that Scripture is fulfilled, and peace in God’s promises.
Advent Means Receiving Gifts while Awaiting Our Savior1 Corinthians 1:3-9Sunday, December 3rd, 2017We are reminded of the gifts given by God's grace -- not just Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, but gifts that supply our every need -- which we then share with others.