Text: John 21:15-19

Is it possible for shame to be a good thing? As the scene with the risen Jesus and the disciples on the beach continues, Jesus has some business to take care of with Peter. The last time he stood by a charcoal fire, he denied he even knew Jesus. Now Jesus re-establishes the relationship - and so much more - turning Peter's shame into a moment of growth.

Text: John 21:1-14

Where do we encounter the risen Jesus? Maybe...at breakfast? We see in this week's post-resurrection appearance that Jesus shows up in the disciples' daily rhythms - in their working, eating, and playing. Perhaps that's where we should expect to find Jesus, infusing our routines with new meaning. We encounter him in worship, so that we may be given new eyes to see him everywhere!

Series: He is Risen! Now What?

Text: Luke 24:1-12

Not quite sure about the resurrection? You're in good company - neither were the first disciples. But when we join the community of the church, we are joining a long tradition of people who dare to believe that more is possible.

Text: Luke 22:39-23:56

Accompanying Jesus to the cross. Hebrews 12:2 says it was for the joy set before Jesus that he endured the cross. You are that joy.

Texts: Luke 19:29-40, Zechariah 9:9-10

As Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, the people hailed him as king. In recent years some theologians have begun referring to the "kin-dom" of God rather than the kingdom. Is this a good move? What are we losing with this language?

Text: John 12:1-8

This week we have a guest preacher, Pastor Karin Boye. Pastor Boye is originally from Germany, and has served congregations in Southern California for the past couple decades. She contrasts Mary's provocative act of anointing Jesus' feet with Judas' reaction, pointing out that Jesus' rebuke of Judas is a warning not to judge others, no matter where they are on the spectrum of acting from the heart or with the mind.

Series: One Life. Follow Jesus.

Text: Luke 1-3, 11b-32

The prodigal...who? Of all the parables Jesus tells, this may be the one that best encapsulates the gospel. Like the one called the "prodigal son" in Luke 15, we wander, go our own way, and chase false dreams. But we have a prodigal God, a Father who always pursues us, and rejoices when we come back home. Will we join in rejoicing when he also welcomes others—even those we don’t think deserve it?

Series: One Life. Follow Jesus.

Text: Luke 4:1-13

Have you ever heard yourself saying this? I just have to get through this time, and then I'll get serious about working on myself. But life never seems to settle down. Discipleship happens amid the crisis. Our true priorities reveal themselves in the hard times. And here's the good news: Jesus comes to meet us right there - not just when we get it together.

Series: One Life. Follow Jesus.