Were You There in the Upper Room When He Prayed? - John 17
A service plan for Lent focused on Jesus' prayer found in John 17, showing his sense of mission, passion, and his deep desire that God's purposes be served, part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.
Radical Surgery - Matthew 18
A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on listening well, examining Jesus' teachings carefully, and gaining a more complete understanding of the life of discipleship.
The Two Songs of the Big Night - Luke 2 (A Candlelight Service)
A Candlelight service plan recalling the appearance of the angels, their song to the shepherds and the shepherds' response as they went to Bethlehem, part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."
The Gift of Hope - 1 Peter 1
A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on the hope and assurance we have in Christ.
The Song of Simeon - Luke 2 (Sunday after Christmas)
A service plan for the week after Christmas planned around the Song of Simeon. Simeon's story speaks of fidelity, expectation, and hope, but it also warns about the danger of ignoring the Messiah. Part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."
Planks and Specs - Luke 6
A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on forgiving others, recognizing our own faults, and building up the body of Christ.
A God Second-to-None - Micah 7
A Christmas or Christmas Eve service focusing on the Christmas story through the eyes of Micah, presenting God's gift of grace and forgiveness through his son. This is the final service in an Advent series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.
Why This Waste? - Mark 14
A service plan for the first Sunday of Lent planned around Mark 14:4. This service is part of "Questions of the Last Week," a series of Lent service plans.
Like a Plowed Field - Micah 3
An Advent service plan focused on the way God lovingly chastens us that our barrenness may give way to fertility and productivity in a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.
Surely Not I, Lord? - Matthew 26
A service plan for the second Sunday of Lent planned around Matthew 26:22. This service is part of "Questions of the Last Week," a series of Lent service plans.
God's Gentle Power - Isaiah 40
A service plan for Christmas Day planned around Isaiah 40:10-11. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.
Growing With Peter Series: Unimaginable Words - Matthew 26
A Maundy Thursday or Good Friday service in a Lenton series reflecting on the death of our Savior.