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“Living in Exile” Sermon. Sunday, 5/04/2025. The Church In the 21st Century Series.

Spiritual Exiles in a Secular World.
Sermon Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Pastor Greg Wiest
Sermon Series: The Church In the 21st Century
Sermon Title: Living In Exile
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭4‬-‭14‬ ‭ “This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let the prophets and diviners among you deceive you. Do not listen to the dreams you encourage them to have. They are prophesying lies to you in my name. I have not sent them,” declares the Lord. This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.””
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“Road to Emmaus” Sermon. Sunday, 4/27/2025.

The Pilgrims Progress, the Christian walk to the Celestial city.
Walking the Spirit filled path.
Life's Journey. 
Sermon Date: 4/27/2025
Pastor Greg Wiest
Sermon Title: "Road to Emmaus”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭24‬:‭13‬-‭32‬ ‭
“Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?””
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“He is not here, for he has Risen!” Easter Sermon. 4/20/25.

Easter Sunday Worship Service
Sermon Date: 4/20/2025
Pastor Greg Wiest
Sermon Series: Easter Sunday
Sermon Title: "He is not here, for he has Risen” 
Scripture Reading: Luke 24:1-12
“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Then they remembered his words. When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.”
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“Surely This Was a Righteous Man” Good Friday. 4/18/25.

The Passion Story. 
Reflect on the sacrifice Christ made for you.
Pastor Greg Wiest
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“The King is Coming” Sermon. Palm Sunday. Sunday, 4/13/25.

Palm Sunday arrival of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
Sermon Date: 4/13/2025
Pastor Greg Wiest
Sermon Series: Holy Week.  Palm Sunday. 
Sermon Title: "The King is Coming” 
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭19‬:‭28‬-‭42‬
“After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ” Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They replied, “The Lord needs it.” They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.”
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“Worthy of Worship” Sermon. Sunday, 4/06/2025. PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES

The Sabbath 
The Heart of Worship
Sermon Date: 4/06/2025
Pastor Greg Wiest
Sermon Series: PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES
Sermon Title: "Worthy of Worship”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭7‬:‭36‬-‭50‬ ‭NIV‬‬
“When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them. When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, teacher,” he said. “Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven.” “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said. Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.””
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“Power Over Death” Sermon. Sunday, 3/30/2025. PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES

Life after death.
Sermon Date: 3/30/2025.
Pastor Greg Wiest
Sermon Series: PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES
Sermon Title: "Power Over Death”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭7‬:‭11‬-‭17‬ ‭
“Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.” This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.”
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“Jesus the Healer” Sermon. Sunday, 3/23/2025. PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES

Leper colonies
Supernatural Healing
Sermon Date: 3/23/2025
Pastor Greg Wiest
Sermon Series: PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES
Sermon Title: "Jesus the Healer”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭5‬:‭12‬-‭14‬
“While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. Then Jesus ordered him, “Don’t tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.””
 
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“Power Over Evil” Sermon. Sunday, 3/16/2025. PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES

Fallen angels
Demon worship
Spiritual Darkness
The Invisible World
The Holy One of God
Sermon Date: 3/16/2025
Pastor Greg Wiest
Sermon Series: PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES
Sermon Title: "Power Over Evil”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭4‬:‭33‬-‭36‬ 
“In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an impure spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, “Go away! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” “Be quiet!” Jesus said sternly. “Come out of him!” Then the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without injuring him. All the people were amazed and said to each other, “What words these are! With authority and power he gives orders to impure spirits and they come out!””
 
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”Jesus the Revolutionary” Sermon. Sunday, 3/9/2025. PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES

Spiritual Revolution
Christian in name only
The Greatest Revolutionary
Sermon Date: 3/9/2025.
Pastor Greg Wiest
Sermon Series:PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES
Sermon Title: "Jesus the Revolutionary”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬-‭19‬
““The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.””
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