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A cemetery seems like a really strange place to begin a journey, doesn’t it? A cemetery usually marks the very end—the final destination. But what if there is one cemetery that makes all our life journeys worth living? What if there is one cemetery that actually allows us to begin a brand new journey that will never end? Let’s go! Message From: April 21, 2019 (EASTER SUNDAY!) Support the show ~ Ch...

No matter who we are we are in the worship business. Some of us worship our careers, our possessions, our families, ourselves. Yet worshipping anything or anyone besides the one true God makes us beholden to something that cannot help us in our deepest needs. How many on that first Palm Sunday were worshipping a Savior, a god, of their own imagination. Jesus is the only one who can truly help us....

“I would never do that—not in a million years.” We’re so sure of ourselves. Yet, completely blind to the reality of the depth of the depravity that infects our souls. Denied by one of your best friends, betrayed by another. How that must have stung! Jesus knew it was coming. In fact, this is exactly why he came. Message From: March 31, 2019 Message Text: Luke 22:54-62 Support the show ~ Changing l...

Jesus was as human as we are. Imagine the anxiety he experienced in the garden knowing what he was about to face. We see it in the sweat mixed with blood dripping from his face. We hear that anxiety in the words he speaks, “Father, take this cup from me.” Yet, what follows is the miracle of love’s determination: “Not my will, Father, but yours be done.” Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus...

Jesus begins his public ministry by taking Satan on head to head. The battle is fierce. But Jesus finds his strength in the Word of God. As Jesus wins the victory over Satan and temptation for us, he shows us where to look for strength to overcome as we fight and win our own battles. (This is why we want and desperately need this Savior.) Message From: March 10, 2019 Support the show ~ Changing li...

Throughout his ministry from beginning to end Jesus experienced overwhelming resistance and rejection. Yet, in that wound we see the depth of his compassion. The harder our hearts become, the more powerfully his heart beats for us. Here is a love beyond comprehension! Message From: March 17, 2019 Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTube Instagram @dscsienna

As we head into the season of Lent, we are rendered speechless by the glory of our Lord as He willingly walks the road to the cross. Message From: March 3, 2019 Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTube Instagram @dscsienna

Do you have doubts about who Jesus is? Certainly he was a great prophet. But is he really the Son of God? Jesus says, “Before Abraham Was, I Am.” Message Text: John 8:48-59 Message from: February 24, 2019 Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTube Instagram @dscsienna

Do you have doubts about whether or not you’ll go to heaven? Fears that maybe your faith isn’t right? Jesus says: “I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” Message Text: John 14:1-11 Message From: February 17, 2019 Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTube Instagram @dscsienna

Are you spiritually hungry? Longing for something deeper, something that will truly satisfy? Jesus says: “I Am the Bread of Life.” Message From: February 3, 2019 Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTube Instagram @dscsienna

Are you lacking spiritual fruit? Not living your faith as you wish you were? Is the world influencing you more than you like? Jesus says: “I Am the Vine.” Message From: February 10, 2019 Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTube Instagram @dscsienna

In the past weeks we have seen that Gifts fit for The King are gifts given eagerly and generously. Today we look at one more aspect that is frequently forgotten but just as important: Christians can give back to the Lord with confidence - both in the Lord's ongoing care and in the blessing that our giving can be to others. What joy there is in bringing our gifts to the Lord with confident hea...

 Do you consider yourself to be generous? I think that's something we strive for but the key to generosity is understanding just how generous our God has been to us. That knowledge changes hearts and allows for a new relationship with the blessings that we have received. As recipients of God's generosity, we are now empowered to be generous in our own lives. Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 9:...

What do you find yourself "eager" to do these days? While answers will vary, we all admit that the idea of "giving" rarely, if ever, makes us eager. But that wasn't the case with the Corinthians! Why were they so eager to give an offering? And how can we become just as eager?  Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 9:1-5 Message from January 13, 2019. Support the show ~ Changing lives...

There are so many things we would like to know about the Wise Men! How many were there? Where did they come from? However, we don't want our curiosities to get in the way of what we do know from God's Word. Let's follow in the footsteps of the Wise Men as they seek out their Lord and as they worship their Lord with Gifts Fit for the King! Matthew 2:1-12 Support the show ~ Changing l...

Imagine the gut wrenching turmoil Joseph went through as he tried to wrap his mind around the news that his fiancé was pregnant. Talk about dashed hopes and worst fears! In his compassion, the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream and sets it all straight. The Lord won’t always do that same kind of thing for us. But he knows what we need most and he will find a way to meet that need. Support the show...

Everyone has a part to play. As a church family we share the joy of working hard together to carry out the mission of the church using our energy, time, and talents. Divine Savior is our church. We hope it might become your church too. We are better together! Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTube Instagram @dscsienna

Generosity isn’t just what we give to financially support the church’s work. It’s a way of life where we experience the fullness of God’s joy whenever we trust God enough to give to others in need. We rejoice to see God’s kingdom grow knowing we can’t ever out-give our God to whom we give all the glory. Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTube Instagram @dscsienna

Hope so often disappoints us because we put our hope in things that have no root in reality. “I hope to win the lottery.” “I hope my spouse will suddenly turn into the perfect life companion.” True hope is based in fact. Christmas brings hopes fulfilled because Christmas rests in the fact that God made a promise and he kept that promise. Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | You...

We reach out equally to everybody whether rich or poor, young or old, married or single, etc. We believe the gospel creates a new humanity focused on Jesus who unites us even across different cultures. As often as we can we practice saying, “It’s not right or wrong, just different.” Differences enrich our church when we all move in the same direction to carry out our mission. Support the show ~ Ch...

We are committed to faithfully teaching all of the Bible—even the parts that are difficult or make us feel uncomfortable. This keeps all of us humble. No one is better or above anyone else. We all need Jesus! Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTube Instagram @dscsienna

While no one’s perfect, we want to follow Jesus by putting into practice what He teaches us in the Bible. We encourage each other towards continued spiritual growth. With God’s help we want to become disciples of Jesus who are continuously growing to become disciple makers for Jesus. Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTube Instagram @dscsienna

Church isn’t just what we do on Sunday mornings. It’s who we are as we do life together during the week. We pray together, study God’s Word together, and help carry each other’s burdens. We don’t want anyone to walk through life alone. We strive to create groups where people can feel like they belong and find Christians friends who become like family. Support the show ~ Changing lives with Jesus!...

Sometimes we only have part of the story. At times we know how the story begins, but never catch the rest of the story. In grace, Paul presents Christians with the whole story of God's grace: how it is needed by us, how it is given in Christ, and how we are blessed to share it with others. As God's children, we show our love for others by telling them the whole story.  Support the show ~...

Everyone loves a hero! Whether it's a action hero from comic books, movies, books, or television, we grow up valuing heroic acts. Unfortunately, as we get older we realize two sobering truths: 1. how our childhood heroes are fictional and 2. just how much we actually need a hero! In today's message, we hear how Isaiah draws our attention to the real, live hero that we have in our God who...