The empty tomb offers you hope for your life today, and this is the message of Easter. You'll hear the four reasons the empty tomb offers you hope.
Jesus in the Garden
March 24, 2024 • Pastor Chris Weatherly
Jesus spent his final moments before his trial and execution with his closest friends and the Lord. He used these difficult moments to prepare for the even more challenging road ahead. As Jesus prepare himself, we can learn how we should prepare ourselves for Good Friday and Easter.
Passover and Preparation
March 17, 2024 • Pastor Chris Weatherly • Matthew 14
The disciples had no idea what was coming. Despite the fact that Jesus had told them he was going to die and come back, they still didn't understand. For his final days with the disciples, he tried to prepare them for what was going to come. Today's message as Jesus prepares his disciples for his death and resurrection, he prepares us as well.
Preparing the Way
March 10, 2024 • Pastor George Gaspers • Luke 10:1–11
This is a story about a group of unnamed disciples who had no key role in Jesus’ ministry. But Jesus called them, gave them authority, and sent them out to prepare the way for him. This would be a great way to prepare for Easter- to make the world ready for Jesus’ coming.
Facing Temptation
March 3, 2024 • Pastor George Gasperson • Matthew 4:1–11
Today’s Scripture passage, Jesus faces temptation as a way of preparing himself for his upcoming public ministry. Given the chance to abuse his power and his ability, he had to decide what kind of Messiah he would be. Would his motivation be personal power or fame or prestige?
Here are the three temptations Jesus faced:
· Stones Into Bread
· Jumping Off the Temple
· Bow Down to Satan
This episode was far from being a random event that happened in the wilderness somewhere. And the result was far from being a forgone conclusion. This was a test of Jesus’ resolve, his priorities, and his commitment to humility and service instead of self-serving fame and fortune.
