Pastor Scott Grorud
on Mark 8:34-9:1
“The Way of the Cross”
Sanctuary Service from Sunday, February 19, 2023 – Transfiguration of Our Lord
Pastor Scott Grorud
Gospel Text: Matthew 17:1-9
Sermon Title: “He’s Got Us!”
What Does This Mean?
- Why have some Christians questioned the “He Gets Us” advertisements about Jesus?
- Why is it important – but also inadequate – to know that Jesus “gets us”?
- How did Jesus’ Transfiguration address that inadequacy?
- How does the message that “he gets us” lead into the great promise that “He’s got us”?
Sanctuary Service from Sunday, February 5, 2023 ~ Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Pastor Scott Grorud
Gospel Text: Matthew 5:13-20
Sermon Title: “Christians at Work”
What Does This Mean?
- Why should today’s Gospel reading strike terror in our hearts?
- How do Jesus’ words apply to our world today?
- On what promise did Jesus base this difficult text?
- What is the chief way in which we fulfill Jesus’ call?
Sanctuary Service from Sunday, January 8, 2023 ~ Baptism of Our Lord
Pastor Scott Grorud
Gospel Text: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon Title: A Tale of Three Baptisms
What Does This Mean?
- What “mystery” in today’s Gospel reading has long fascinated Christians?
- What two different baptisms are at work in this text?
- How do Jesus’ words point ahead to a third baptism?
- How has Jesus “fulfilled all righteousness” for you?
Foundation Worship from Sunday, December 18, 2022 ~ Fourth Sunday in Advent
Gospel Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon Title: “The Essential Joseph” by Pastor Scott Grorud
What Does This Mean?
- How has Joseph often been portrayed through the years?
- What vital truth about Jesus did Matthew’s “Christmas” account establish?
- Why was Joseph essential to making that case about Jesus?
- How can Christians today learn from Joseph’s example?
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