Worship & Devotions
Palm Sunday
Week of march 28th
While the people prepared to celebrate the liberation in their past at Passover, Jesus wept for the bondage and turmoil he could see still coming.
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Zacchaeus
Week of march 21st
A man’s blindness was punishment for his sin. Another man’s sin had yet to be punished. But Jesus welcomed them both with compassion, forgiveness, and a new lease on life.
Sunday March 21st Worship
Wednesday March 24th Worship
Rich Man & Lazarus
Week of march 14th
Nothing external could change the hearts and minds of the rich man or his brothers as they selfishly ignored the needs of those around them. Change comes from within.
March 14th Worship
Guest Preacher: Elaine Sveet
March 17th Worship
Lost Sheep, Coin, Son
Week of march 7th
Through the parable of the lost sheep and coin, and the parable of the lost son, Jesus showed how repentance is about returning what was lost and repairing damaged relationships.
March 7th Worship
March 10th Worship
Week of february 28th
Many terrible tragedies fell upon the Jews. While some believed it was their own fault for their lack of repentance, Jesus had a different message. Repent, not to escape tragedy, but that they might bear good fruit.
February 28th Worship
March 3rd Worship
Week of february 21st
Through the parable of the Samaritan and his words to Martha, Jesus challenged his hearers to think differently, to open themselves to the possibility that their ideas of right and wrong might be off just a bit.
Week of february 14th
The Transfiguration of Jesus was one more event indicating that Jesus would be leaving the disciples soon (and leaving his work to them, too).
Still they failed to understand.
Read the scripture and/or listen to the sermon and share something(s) that you found unexpected. You can share your thoughts on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube using the hashtag: #notwhatyouexpectedzion
Sunday Worship 2/14/2021
Wednesday Worship 2/17/2021
ASH WEDNESDAY
Week of february 7th
Jesus was busy healing and teaching throughout the countryside.
When a Roman centurion asked for Jesus’ help, it took Jesus by surprise.
Read the scripture and/or listen to the sermon and share something(s) that you found unexpected. You can share your thoughts on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube using the hashtag: #notwhatyouexpectedzion
Sunday Worship 2/07/21
Wednesday Worship 2/10/21
Week of January 31st
Jesus ruffled feathers by eating and healing on the Sabbath.
But he knew the laws had outgrown their purpose.
It was time for God’s laws to serve people, and not the other way around.
Read the scripture and/or listen to the sermon and share something(s) that you found unexpected. You can share your thoughts on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube using the hashtag: #notwhatyouexpectedzion
Sunday Worship 1/31/21
Wednesday Worship 2/03/21
Week of January 24th
Peter was weary after a long night of fishing with nothing to show for it. But when a traveling preacher stepped into his boat, he would never be the same.
Read the scripture and/or listen to the sermon and share something(s) that you found unexpected. You can share your thoughts on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube using the hashtag: #notwhatyouexpectedzion
Sunday Worship 1/24/21
Wednesday Devotion with Pastor John 1/27/21
Wednesday Worship 1/27/21
Week of January 17th
Jesus was busy teaching, healing, and performing miracles throughout the land.
Unfortunately, the ones who failed to see God working through him were the people of his own hometown.
Read the scripture and/or listen to the sermon and share something(s) that you found unexpected. You can share your thoughts on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube using the hashtag: #notwhatyouexpectedzion
Sunday Worship 1/17/21
Wednesday Devotion with Pastor Natasha 1/20/21
Wednesday Worship 1/20/21
Week of January 10th
John the Baptist prepared those in the wilderness for Jesus’ coming.
Once baptized, people would need to decide… were they ready for change or resistant to it?
Read the scripture and/or listen to the sermon and share something(s) that you found unexpected. You can share your thoughts on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube using the hashtag: #notwhatyouexpectedzion
Sunday Worship 1/10/21
Wednesday Pastor's Devotion 1/13/2021
Wednesday Worship 1/13/2021
Week of January 3rd
Welcome to our first worship service of 2021. This week's sermon is by Craig Schweitzer, Bishop for Western ND Synod.
(The Bishop prepared this sermon for Sunday, December 27th. It was postponed to this week to allow for the special service which had been scheduled previously.)
Wednesday Pastor's Devotion 1/6/2021
Wednesday Worship 1/6/2021
