"resurrection" Tagged Sermons (Page 2)
“I believe in the resurrection of the body”
This series walks through the Apostles Creed as a basic summary of our faith but also as a way to live our faith out with God in the world. Each weekend of this series will explore the biblical and theological roots of the Apostles Creed, while also providing specific spiritual practices and approaches to living out what we know as we ‘proclaim and embody’ the Creed in our daily lives. This week focuses on the phrase, “I believe in the…
“On the third day He rose from the dead”
This series walks through the Apostles Creed as a basic summary of our faith but also as a way to live our faith out with God in the world. Each weekend of this series will explore the biblical and theological roots of the Apostles Creed, while also providing specific spiritual practices and approaches to living out what we know as we ‘proclaim and embody’ the Creed in our daily lives. This week focuses on the phrase, “On the third day…
The End is Beginning
An Easter Sunday message on the power of the resurrection. (Matthew 28:1-15) SERMON OUTLINE “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid.’” (Matthew 28:5) Don’t Be Afraid: the night is dark, but a new day has dawned (28:1-4) The dawn of the new sabbath The women walking The earth quaking The angel appearing Don’t Be Afraid: death is terrible, but Jesus is risen (28:5-7) Jesus was crucified Jesus was buried Jesus is risen Don’t Be Afraid: we may…
The Messiah’s Sign
Jesus is asked for a sign and only references the sign of Jonah. This is a cryptic reference to what would come in His death and resurrection. Matthew 12:38-45 SERMON OUTLINE Their Sign and Response The Ninevites: Heard but didn’t see – Repented The Queen of the South: Heard and came to see – Believed The scribes and Pharisees: Heard and saw – Criticised What it Means The Ninevites: Condemnation because no repentance The Queen of the South: Condemnation because…
Real Life
Christ is Risen! The message of Easter is one of real life. SERMON OUTLINE “After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.” (Matthew 28:1) The Dawning of Real Life (28:1) Sabbath rest The women The work already begun…Jesus is already gone from the tomb Announcing Real Life (28:2-7) The angel’s appearance The angel’s message: Jesus was crucified Jesus is risen Go and share the…
Malachi
Malachi addresses God’s people after the return from exile, calling them to right living, ending of easy divorce, justice in the public square, and a return to the covenant with God. Malachi points to an Elijah-like figure who will announce the day of the Lord, as God comes to bring forth His righteousness and justice upon the earth. Sermon OutlinE “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you…
The Good News of the Resurrected One
The resurrection of Jesus from death brings good news into our lives. As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, we will also explore three themes of how this is good news: light overwhelming darkness, freedom overcoming prisons, and life overpowering death. Key Texts: John 20:1-10, 30-31
Faith at the End of All Things
The last chapter of Daniel looks toward the ultimate end of all things. The final words of Daniel speak of the ultimate end, peace, and one of the only glimpses on the Old Testament of the hope of the resurrection. Sermon OutlinE “As for you, go your way till the end. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance.” (Daniel 12:13) Faith in Difficult Times (Daniel 12:5-7) Faith Until…
He Is.
As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, we must ask ourselves what Jesus’ life, death and resurrection really means for us. Does it mean anything or was it merely a historical event? To get at this, we will return to the creation account of the first Adam in Genesis in order to then explore the meaning of the arrival of the second Adam in Jesus Messiah.
Dying Again
Pastor Emeritus Marc Erickson continues our series on the parables of Luke’s Gospel account with a message on Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31. SERMON OUTLINE The universe of God is a place for persons…and you belong! the storyteller Jesus is hyper-personal (Joshua = YHWH saves) Luke 3:21-22—Father, Son, Spirit, incarnate, wading and praying Luke 20:27-38—All are alive to Him an unknown rich man a beggar named Lazarus = God helps his transporters to the gate his angelic transporters to Father Abraham’s…
Confusion to Understanding
Two disciples encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus and their lives are turned upside down. That is what the kingdom does to us, after all. Pastor Matt brings a message from Luke 24:13-35. SERMON OUTLINE “Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.” (Luke 24:31) Jesus’ Questions (Luke 24:13-24) Jesus’ Explanation (Luke 24:25-27) Recognition (Luke 24:28-35) Living with Burning Hearts DISCUSSION QUESTIONS When did you have a spiritual breakthrough in your life of…
A King and His Kingdom
Resurrection is here! On Easter Sunday, Pastor Matt kicks off our new series, “The Kingdom Life,” with a message from Luke 24:1-12. SERMON OUTLINE “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” (Luke 24:5-6) Four Views of the Empty Tomb The women The angels The disciples Peter Three Stage of Faith From grief to belief: “it has happened!” [the women] From no hope to nonsense: “it can’t happen.” [the disciples] From doubt…