“Wisdom Strange and Wonderful: The Difficult Sayings of Jesus”

• Riches With Eternal Returns (Matthew 5:29-30): “Cast away the hand that offends from you” Visual: Stones released into reaffirmation of baptism waters. July 3, 2011
• Adorned Like a Bride: July 10, 2011
• Refusing to Accept Less: July 17, 2011
• Light Uncontainable: July 24, 2011
• Where Dreams Come From: July 31, 2011
• Measuring Every Moment: August 7, 2011
• Passionate Vision: August 14, 2011
• Locked in Arms as One: August 21, 2011
• August 28, 2011 – Church cancelled because of Hurricane Irene
• Until:  September 4, 2011
• A Way Made Near: September 11, 2011

Fall Series “Discovering the Heartbeat of God: Divine Passion in the OT”

• Turning Regret into Romance: Genesis 6:5-6: September 18, 2011
• Guaranteeing the Finish: Genesis 15:1, 7-8, 12-18; Psalm 46:10; Mark 4:35; Philippians 1:6: September 25, 2011
• Nothing Less Than Everything: Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 73:13-14, Matthew 16:21-23, Acts 9:1-5: October 2, 2011
• Simple Obedience, Supreme Outpouring: Genesis 26:2-6, 27:35-38, Hebrews 11:9, 20, Romans 5:3-5; October 9, 2011
• Tuneful and Triumphant: Zephaniah 3:16-17, Psalm 40, Matthew 26:30, Mark 14:26, Revelation 5:12; October 16, 2011 (in memory of Todd Krueger)
• From Decision to Discovery (Stewardship Sunday): Exodus 3:11-14, 4:10-12, 24-26; October 23, 2011
• Weaving a Tapestry: Genesis 50:15-20, Isaiah 64:8; John 21:15-17, Romans 8:28, Revelation 21:5; October 30, 2011
• Not What We Expected: II Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 121, Luke 4:27, Philippians 2:5-11; November 6, 2011
• Taking Hold By Letting Go: I Samuel 1:24-28, 2:8; Psalm 34:8; Luke 1:45, 49; Hebrews 11:6; James 1:6; November 13, 2011
• Right Here All Along: II Kings 22:8-13, 23:21-23, 24b-25; Psalm 85:8; Matthew 11:25; Hebrews 4:12; November 20, 2011

“Peering Behind the Veil: Christmas from Heaven’s Perspective”

• Before the Beginning: John 1:1-5; Meditation for Hanging of the Greens Service, November 27, 2011
• Here For His Pleasure: Exodus 3:13-14, Psalm 139:13-14, John 14:6, Colossians 1:15-17, Hebrews 1:10-12; December 4, 2011
• Comfort Against Conflict: Proverbs 7:21-27, Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 2:13-18, Ephesians 6:12, Revelation 12:1-6; December 11, 2011
• The Surprise of Our Life: Romans 16:25-27; December 18, 2011
• Proclaim the Captive Free: Psalm 126, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Acts 16:25, Philippians 2:6-8; Christmas Eve, 2011
• Awake to Amazement: Luke 2:8-20; Christmas Day 2011
• Privileged Access: Proverbs 24:3-4, Ephesians 2:4-6; New Year’s Day 2012

Living Under the Light: How the Coming of Jesus Compelled the New Testament

• Exceeding Great Reward:  II Timothy 1:11-12, Romans 11:33-34, Genesis 15:1, Isaiah 55:8; January 8, 2012
• Embarking on a Journey: Daniel 7:13-14, Mark 1:16-18, 10:42-45; January 15, 2012
• Making Known the Mystery: Luke 3:4-6, Acts 1:8, 28:28-31; January 22, 2012
• Intensifying Urgency: Matthew 9:9-13, 22:1-14 (Focus on Matthew); Youth Sunday Celebration, January 29, 2012
• Radiance on Display: John 1:14, I John 1:1, Revelation 21:6-7, February 5, 2012
• Sure to See Us Through:  Mark 3:20-21, 6:2-3; John 7:3-5, James 3:13-17, Jude 1:24-4  (Focus on Writings of James & Jude); Scout Sunday February 12, 2012
• Open to the Less Obvious: I Peter 5:6-7, II Peter 1:3-4 (Focus on the Writings of Peter); February 19, 2012

“The Scandal of Our Salvation: Jesus’ Peculiar Fulfillment of Old Testament Promises”

• Weakness Into Strength:  Psalm 118:19-24, Matthew 21:33-44 (Installment One, Ash Wednesday Service)
• Deeper Impressions:  Psalm 110:1-4, Matthew 22:41-46 (Installment Two, First Sunday in Lent)
• Hand over Hand Instruction:  Isaiah 54:12-13, Jeremiah 31:33-34, John 6:41-45 (Installment Three, Second Sunday in Lent)
• Staying Young Forever:  Psalm 8:1-2, Matthew 21:15-16 (Installment Four, Third Sunday in Lent)
• All the Proof that We Need:  Psalm 82:1-8, John 10:31-41 (Installment Five, Fourth Sunday in Lent)
• Far Too Easily Pleased:  Isaiah 56:7, Jeremiah 7:11, Matthew 21:12-13 (Installment Six, Fifth Sunday in Lent)
• Reigning on the Parade:  Zechariah 9:9-10, Matthew 21:1-5 (Installment Seven, Sixth Sunday in Lent)
• The Price of Our Pardon:  Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 26:31 (Installment Eight, Maundy Thursday Service)
• Closing the Distance:   Psalm 22:1-2, Mark 15:33-38 (Installment Nine, Good Friday Service)

• Holding On By Hope Alone: Isaiah 25:6-9 (Easter Sunrise Service, April 8, 2012)
• Delivered From the Dust: Ezekiel 37:1-6 (Easter Cantata Service, April 8, 2012)
• Only Possible Explanation: Jeremiah 23:5-8 (2nd Sunday of Easter, Installment 3,  April15, 2012)
• Living and Not Just Existing:  Hosea 13:14, I Corinthians 15;54-58 (3rd Sunday of Easter, Installment 4, April 22, 2012)
• Releasing the Dark: (Jonah 1:17, 2:10; Romans 11:32 (4th Sunday of Easter, Installment 5, April 29, 2012)
• On the Rise: I Kings 17:22-24, II Kings 4:32-35 (5th Sunday of Easter, Installment 6, May 6, 2012)
• Leave it in the Lord’s Hands:  Psalm 30:8-12 (6th Sunday of Eater, Installment 7, May 13, 2012)