3 Responses to the Resurrection
In this sermon, we look at three common responses to the resurrection that we see from people in John 20 and we continue to see from people today. We interact with the person who is skeptical, the person who believes superficially, and the person who is shocked. We discover why we should believe in the resurrection and why this event is central to our faith.
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- Apr 21, 20193 Responses to the Resurrection3 Responses to the ResurrectionIn this sermon, we look at three common responses to the resurrection that we see from people in John 20 and we continue to see from people today. We interact with the person who is skeptical, the person who believes superficially, and the person who is shocked. We discover why we should believe in the resurrection and why this event is central to our faith.Recommended Books:
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- Nov 25, 2018Walking Worthy & the New YouWalking Worthy & the New YouEphesians 4:17-32Every person has a deep longing to experience a new and better version himself or herself. The good news is God has revealed how we can truly become what we were created to be. The good news continues as God provides for us what we need to experience this new version of ourselves. Listen to this sermon and learn how to become the new you.
- Nov 18, 2018Gifts For Walking WorthyGifts For Walking WorthyEphesians 4:7-16We discover that while we are called to unity, we also need diversity in the church. Christ has given the church a diversity of gifts to be used so that He is made known. We talk about how to discover and develop your gift.
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