Sermon Series

Easter: Because He Lives

It is easy to become so engrossed in the details of historical events—who, when, where—that we miss their significance. For example, consider World War II. There are many compelling stories. Lots of dates and data to remember. However, for a moment, set all that aside, and just imagine the Allies had lost. How would the world be different today? What would life be like for those of Jewish heritage? Would freedom exist in Europe? Would we be speaking German? With historical events, you miss out if you focus only on the details: who, when, where. You also need to focus what that historical event means. The Allies won. That means something!

In this season of Easter, it is good we review the details: who, when, where. That reminds us that the resurrection of Christ is not fairytale or fable. It is a historical event. . . the historical event. However, we do ourselves a disservice if we simply recall the historic details of Easter without thinking long and hard about Easter’s significance. Jesus won. That means something! It is our privilege and pleasure to use the fifty days of Easter to discuss this fact: because he lives, not only is our eternity secure, but we have abundant resources to face the present.

  • Easter Day - Death Has Lost Its Sting (April 20)

  • Second Sunday of Easter - We Have a Meaningful Mission (April 27)

    *Mission Festival - Now Is the Time (May 4)

  • Fourth Sunday of Easter - We Know Jesus is Trustworthy and True (May 11)

  • Fifth Sunday of Easter - We Live Lives of Lavish Love (May 18)

  • Sixth Sunday of Easter - We Have Deep and Lasting Joy (May 25)

  • Seventh Sunday of Easter - Christ Creates Unity within Diversity (June 1)

  • Pentecost - Christ Sends Us His Spirit (June 8)

New Sermon Series - Coming June 15

Undivided Attention

We live in a world where a thousand things are competing for our attention. There is the real danger that we focus on the frivolous and ignore the indispensable. As a result, we often talk about the importance of being “free from distraction.” But the stakes are higher than that. We need to be freed from distraction. We need the spiritual power to give our undivided attention to that which truly makes a difference, not only here and now, but also in eternity. A life focused on all the right things is only possible because of a Savior who is always focused on us. On the Day of Pentecost, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to give his followers power and focus. Still today, through his Word, Jesus grants those gifts to his disciples.

We have come to the second half of the Church Year. In the first half, we focused on the life of Christ. In this second half, we turn our attention to all the teachings of Christ. May we give them our undivided attention.

Join us for a new series coming June 15: Undivided Attention.

  • First Sunday after Pentecost (Holy Trinity) - On the Majesty and Mystery of Our God (June 15)

  • Second Sunday after Pentecost - On the Mission Right Before Us (June 22)

  • Third Sunday after Pentecost - On Christ’s Call for Commitment (June 29)

  • Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - On the Want for Workers (July 6)

  • Fifth Sunday after Pentecost - On a Neighbor In Need (July 13)

  • Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - On the One Thing Needed (July 20)

  • Seventh Sunday after Pentecost - On the Privilege and Purpose of Prayer (July 27)

  • Eighth Sunday after Pentecost - On Useful Resources (August 3)

  • Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - On Heavenly Treasure (August 10)