March 24, 2024 • Pastor Bethany Nelson • Mark 11:1–11
We turn our focus to the passion and Resurrection of Jesus. When you look at the cross, what do you see? In the cross, God was doing something through Jesus that we cannot do for ourselves.
Paul
March 17, 2024 • Pastor Tami Luckhardt • Acts 9:1–18
Paul’s life and testimony is certainly a convincing piece of evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus. By looking at key texts in his writings, we’ll hear about the promise of the Resurrection regarding eternal life, personal transformation, and the redeeming work of God in the world.
Emmaus
March 10, 2024 • Pastor Tami Luckhardt • Luke 24:13–32
As their disappointment diminished their hope, it was impossible for the disciples on the road to Emmaus to see God still with them. Likewise, our own disappointments can diminish our hope and impair our ability to see God’s presence with us. It is through this story that we can see how God is still working in the world today.
Thomas
March 3, 2024 • Pastor Bethany Nelson • John 20:24–31
Thomas expressed his doubt about the resurrection of Jesus and then did something counter intuitive. He held his doubt while remaining in the community of faith. Doubt is sure to be present in the community of faith, but rather than leave and give up on faith during times of doubt, we can stay and let the community hold faith for us. God’s presence in such communities can enable a resurrection of a new and deeper faith.
Simon Peter
February 25, 2024 • Pastor Tami Luckhardt • John 21:3–19
After denying Jesus three times, Peter wondered if he was worthy to be a disciple. But Peter’s encounter with the resurrected Christ shows us how Jesus redeemed Peter from his guilt and gave him a new calling. Peter’s story will help us understand that new life in Christ can restore us and give us a purpose as well.
Mary Magdalene
February 18, 2024 • Pastor Tami Luckhardt • John 20:1–18
Pastor Tami Luckhardt begins our new seven-part Lenten series titled 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with a message titled 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙚. Through Mary Magdalene’s story, we’ll see how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is still present in our pain, calls us by name, and leads us to wholeness, peace, and joy. If you have ever lost hope, you’ll be encouraged by her message.
