RETURN
Scripture: Hosea 5:15 - 6:6
1. Return begins with Recognition - Hosea 5:15
2. Return with Confidence - Hosea 6:1
3. Return expecting New Life - Hosea 6:2
4. Return with Pursuit and Passion - Hosea 6:3
Why should we return?
1. Return because God is merciful
2. Return because God heals
3. Return because God revives
4. Return because God desires relationship.
YOUTHE AND CHILDREN SUNDAY
The Reason Why We Worship
Scripture: John 15:13, Romans 13:1-4, Galatians 6:2, Isaiah 6:8, Psalm 46:1
1. God honors those who serve (John 15:13, Mark 10:45)
2. God helps those who bear burdens (Galatians 6:2)
3. God sustains selfless servants (Psalm 46:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-2)
Closing - Ways to pray for 1st responders. Pray for their...
1. Protection
2. Families
3. Wisdom
4. Mental and Emotional Strength
5. Faith
Good Plans from the Lord for Graduates
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
1. The Lord has a personal plan for your life
2. His plan is greater than your plan
3. His plan includes a hope and a future
Response: Commit your future to the Lord.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
Promises of Jesus: Untroubled Hearts and Unshakable Hope
Scripture: John 14:1-14
The promise of...
1. ...peace in a troubled world
2. ...a prepared place
3. ...the only way
4. ...knowing the Father
5. ...greater works
6. ...answered prayer
Unshakeable promises:
Suffering that Honors God
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25
1. Suffering for righteousness
2. Suffering for calling
3. Suffering for Christ
4. Suffering under the Shepherd's care
“Response to the Resurrection”
1. Calling on the Lord (vv. 1–3)
2. Grateful Reflection (vv. 10–12)
3. Public Worship and Commitment (vv. 13–16)
4. Lifelong Thanksgiving and Trust (vv. 15–17)
Closing Challenge: Is my life truly a response to the resurrection?
It was Impossible
Scripture: Acts 2:14, 22-32
It was impossible for...
1. God's plan to fail (vs. 22-23)
2. Death to hold Jesus (vs. 24-27)
3. Scripture to be broken (vs. 25-31)
4. Witnesses to stay silent (vs. 32)
Closing: It is impossible to remain neutral about Jesus.
1. The gift of new life 2. The gift of forgiveness 3. The gift of peace 4. The gift of purpose 5. The gift of eternal hope
April 2, 2026
April 3, 2026
Youth & Children present Palm Sunday
Live Again: The King Who Brings Life
Ezekiel 37:1-14
1. Jesus enters dead places
2. Jesus speaks life
3. Jesus resurrects
Closing:
1. Where do you need life again?
2. What have you given up on?
3. Have you truly received the life Christ offers?
The Sword of the Spirit
Scripture: Ephesians 6:17
Guest Speaker: Rev. Kelly Strum
Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28 & John 15:1, 4-5
The Helmet of Salvation
Scripture: Ephesians 6:17
1. Why we need it?
2. How do you receive it?
3. What does it bring?
The most important question:
Have you put it on?
Title: Shield of Faith
Ephesians 6:16
1. Designed for Protection
- Doubt
- Fear
- Temptation
- Discouragement
2. Designed to be Taken Up
3. Designed to be Maintained
Ash Wednesday Service