The Wilderness as a Place of Prayer

Wisdom in the Wilderness:  The Wilderness as a Place of Prayer

Matthew 4.1-11, Colossians 4.2

 

The Wilderness as a Place of Prayer. The season of Lent begins this Wednesday. Lent is a 40-day journey of preparation as we look toward celebrating the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. Traditionally, this season is marked by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Join Pastor Greg as he reflects on the example of Jesus and how we might improve our prayer life.

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Across the pages of the Gospels, the resurrection of Jesus catches everyone off guard. Though many of us know the story well, take a moment to experience it again with fresh eyes. Join Pastor Greg as shares how the resurrection surprises us with a number of blessings for our life, even today.

From Fickle to Faithful. This week we will examine the crowd that surrounded Jesus on the day of his triumphal entry into Jerusalem and reflect how they must have been feeling at the end of the week when Jesus was crucified. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how the wilderness helps to form our faith so that we might be prepared for anything and grow into faithfulness instead of becoming fickle.

On this fifth Sunday in Lent we examine how the wilderness is not only an escape from the world but it is a place where we can learn humility. In a world where worth is measured by likes, platforms, and the dream of going viral--Jesus points us to a different truth. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how real success is found in service, not celebrity and how we can cultivate a heart of humility.

On this fourth Sunday in Lent we examine how the wilderness is not only an escape from the world but it is a place where revelation occurs and wisdom is taught. Join Pastor Greg as he shares from the scriptures the different types of wisdom, why wisdom is essential for a flourishing life and how to acquire the kind of wisdom Jesus talks about.

On this third Sunday in Lent we examine how the Desert Fathers and Mothers, patterning their life after Jesus' call, withdrew to the desert to escape the dangers of materialism and instead focused on the heavenly treasure that Jesus spoke about. Join Pastor Greg as he shares from Jesus' teaching how we can make sure that money and possessions don't rule our lives.

The Wilderness as a Place of Silence and Solitude On this second Sunday in Lent we examine how Jesus regularly withdrew from the noise and demands around him so he could listen clearly to his heavenly Father, remember his identity, and remain faithful to his calling. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how we can follow Jesus' example--intentionally embracing silence and solitude so that we, too, can listen for God's voice and be renewed in purpose.