Leading People to Jesus.

Finished and AliveHebrews 10:12–14 But our High Priest offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time. Then he sat down in the place of honor at God's right hand… For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.Speaker: Ashley Kanoc

Forced RestLuke 23:55–56 As his body was taken away, the women from Galilee followed and saw the tomb where his body was placed. Then they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by the time they were finished, the Sabbath had begun, so they rested as required by the law.Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane

The Presence of God in Our NeedIsaiah 53:3-5 He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.Speaker: Katie Johnston

A Community Formed by LoveJohn 13: 34-35 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.Speaker: Steve Kanoc

Crying Out to GodHebrews 5:7-9 While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him.Speaker:Gary Moore

Preparing a PlaceHebrews 5:7-9 While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him.Speaker:Gary Moore

Jesus Comes NearRomans 5:8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.Speaker: Sarah Jaskula

Jesus Understands Our WeaknessHebrews 4:15-16 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.”Speaker: Rich McDaniel

Guiding People to God's PathGalatians 6:2 Share each other's burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.Speaker: Pastor Alyssa Bolella

God's Nearness in our BrokennessPsalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed."Speaker: Katelyn Lane

AttritionRomans 8:18 “ Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later."Speaker: Matt Kanoc

Father Forgive ThemEphesians 4:31-32 “ Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."Speaker: Pastor Rachel John

Ash Wednesday: GatheredMatthew 23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem… how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing.”Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane

He Knows My NameJohn 20:16 Mary!' Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, 'Rabboni!' (which is Hebrew for 'Teacher').Speaker: Katelyn Lane

Final WordsLuke 23:45-46 For the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my Spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Speaker: Ashley Kanoc

It Is FinishedJohn 19:30 When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ‘It is finished!' Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane

ThirstyJohn 19:28 Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.”Speaker: Steve Gaynor

Feeling ForsakenMatthew 27:45-46 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani' which means "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"Speaker: Ashley Kanoc

ParadiseLuke 23:43 And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”Speaker: Blesson Jacob

ForgivenessLuke 23:34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”Speaker: Katie Johnston

Choosing Life Upon LifeIsaiah 35:8-10 And a great road will go through that once deserted land. It will be named the Highway of Holiness. Evil-minded people will never travel on it. It will be only for those who walk in God's ways; fools will never walk there. Lions will not lurk along its course, nor any other ferocious beasts. There will be no other dangers. Only the redeemed will walk on it. Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness.Speaker: Pastor Alyssa Bolella

Death vs. LifeRomans 8:10-11 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.Speaker: Matt Kanoc

The Good ShepherdPsalm 23:1-4 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.Speaker: Gary Moore

The Way to LifePsalm 118:19-20 Open for me the gates where the righteous enter, and I will go in and thank the Lord. These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there.Speaker: Katie Johnston

Light in DarknessJohn 8:12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”Speaker: Pastor Rachel John

Rooted and GrowingPsalm 1:3 “They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.”Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane

Love Mark 10:15 “I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane This year's Advent devotional content is adapted from Christianity Today's "A Time for Wonder".

Joy Matthew 1:18-21 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly. As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Speaker: Pastor Rachel John This year's Advent devotional content is adapted from Christianity Today's "A Time for Wonder".

Peace Matthew 2:13-15 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” Speaker: Pastor Alyssa Bolella This year's Advent devotional content is adapted from Christianity Today's "A Time for Wonder".

Hope Isaiah 42:1-4 Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or raise his voice in public. He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. He will bring justice to all who have been wronged. He will not falter or lose heart until justice prevails throughout the earth. Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for his instruction. Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from Christianity Today's "A Time for Wonder".

Recognize John 20:16 “Mary!” Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, “Rabboni!” Speaker: Ashley Kanoc This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

The Quiet Before the Outcome Psalm 88:10 Are your wonderful deeds of any use to the dead? Do the dead rise up and praise you? Speaker: Katie Johnston This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Fellow Suffering Matthew 27:45-46 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o'clock. At about three o'clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Speaker: Rachel John This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Being the Broken Body Mark 14:22-24 As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it, for this is my body.” And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And he said to them, “This is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice for many. Speaker: Danny Bolella This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Mysterious Nourishment Luke 24:26 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.” Speaker: Effie Lovero This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Companions Along the Way Luke 24:26 "Wasn't it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” Speaker: Alyssa Bolella This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Living Worship Romans 12:1-2 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Speaker: Blesson Jacob This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Loving Interruption John 15:10-12 " When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you." Speaker: Matt Kanoc This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

The Depths Psalm 130:1-2 (MSG) "Help God-I've hit rock bottom! Master, hear my cry for help! Listen hard! Open your ears! Listen to my cries for mercy." Speaker: Rich McDaniel This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Lent: Remind, Recognize & Restore: Part 4 | Matthew 17:14-20 Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane Thanks for listening! For more information, please visit our website, penningtonag.church

Lent: Remind, Recognize & Restore: Part 3 | Matthew 6:5-15 Speaker: Pastor Madison Kelly Thanks for listening! For more information, please visit our website, penningtonag.church

Involuntary Fasting Matthew 5:6 "God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied." Speaker: Danny Bolella This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Lent: Remind, Recognize & Restore: Part 2 | Matthew 3:16-17; 4:1-11 Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane Thanks for listening! For more information, please visit our website, penningtonag.church

Lent: Remind, Recognize & Restore: Part 1 | Matthew 4:1-11 Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane Thanks for listening! For more information, please visit our website, penningtonag.church.

Imaging God John 13:14 "And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other's feet." Speaker: Rachel John This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Fully Alive Acts 17:38 "For in him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.'" Speaker: Madison Kelly This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Exodus: Part 6 | Exodus 34:6-7 Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane Thanks for listening! For more information, please visit our website, penningtonag.church.

Holding On To What's Real Ecclesiastes 3:20 “Both go to the same place—they came from dust, and they return to dust.” Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Exodus: Part 5 | Exodus 34:6-7 Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane Thanks for listening! For more information, please visit our website, penningtonag.church.

Exodus: Part 4 | Exodus 12:21-28 Speaker: Branden Irving Thanks for listening! For more information, please visit our website, penningtonag.church.

Exodus: Part 3 | Exodus 13:17-18; 14:21-22 , 16:2-5; 13-15 Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane Thanks for listening! For more information, please visit our website, penningtonag.church.