There are a lot of theological concepts which we accept on faith, but which are incredibly difficult for us to understand. The Trinity, in which God is three natures in one person. The eternal nature of God in which we believe that God has always existed, knows all things, and has complete power over this universe. These are all difficult things to understand, yet there is one concept that many of us have a difficult time wrapping our brains around. These miracles we have been studying are so miraculous and life changing, it can be hard for us to fathom. But we believe. More than that, we know they are real and true. But this next miracle is different. In many ways this interaction with Christ is very relatable. Join us for Miracles of Christ: Hindering A Miracle. #stjoecoc #ComeAndSee #Momentum2024 #PreparingForWhatIsToCome

Jesus was under a lot of scrutiny. The religious leaders of the day were constantly looking to trap Jesus. Last year we looked at a time when Jesus and His disciples were walking through a grain field. They picked some of the wheat, rubbed it in their hands, and then ate it. The religious leaders, who were out there waiting and watching, accused Jesus of breaking the Sabbath laws. Right after the challenge about the wheat, we come to another encounter with Jesus. And this time they want to catch him in the act. What does Jesus do? Join us as we see His response to their accusations. Miracles of Christ: Healing the Withered Hand #stjoecoc #ComeAndSee #Momentum2024 #PreparingForWhatIsToCome

Have you ever been afraid of something? Fear is a universal experience and fear is a God-given emotion but God does not want fear to cripple us or control us. He wants to help us control our fears and the main way we do that is through faith in Him. Today as we continue looking at some of The Miracles of Christ, we come to a scene where the disciples faced a fearful situation and how having a greater faith in Jesus could have helped them deal with their fears in a better way. Join us for The Miracles of Christ: Calming The Storm #stjoecoc #ComeAndSee #Momentum2024 #PreparingForWhatIsToCome

We are starting a new sermon series. For the next several weeks we are going to look at some of the miracles that Jesus performed. What is a miracle? People will say “It was a miracle I arrived on time.” Unless you were teleported from your house to the destination, it was not a miracle. More likely you were speeding. A real miracle is a surprising event that is not explainable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency. Today we are going to examine one of The Miracles of Christ: The Bleeding Woman. #stjoecoc #ComeAndSee #Momentum2024 #PreparingForWhatIsToCome

Our theme for the year is Momentum: preparing for what is to come (Hebrews 12:1-2). Over the last few months, we have seen how Jesus’ ministry is increasing momentum. Gaining speed towards the pinnacle of His earthly mission. For the next few weeks, we are going to look at the crowning point of His life on this earth, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us today for Easter: The Triumphal Entry. #stjoecoc #ComeAndSee #Momentum2024 #PreparingForWhatIsToCome