Luke 24:31
And here is what happened: He sat down at the table with them. Taking the bread, he blessed and broke and gave it to them. At that moment, open-eyed, wide-eyed, they recognized him. And then he disappeared.
And here is what happened: He sat down at the table with them. Taking the bread, he blessed and broke and gave it to them. At that moment, open-eyed, wide-eyed, they recognized him. And then he disappeared.
Opening Framework Throughout Scripture, justice and mercy are not opposites—they belong together. Forgiveness does not mean: Forgiveness means refusing to let hatred and bitterness take root in us. Justice seeks what is right.Mercy heals what is broken.Forgiveness allows both to exist together. Week 1 (April 13): Understanding Forgiveness in Context Theme: Forgiveness as a Journey,
Forgiveness, Justice, and Mercy: A 5-Week Journey Read More »
Second Sunday of Easter | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: John 20:19-31 Jesus said, “So, you believe because you’ve seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are in store for those who believe without seeing.” (Verse 29)
From Doubt To Faith: The Journey of Thomas Read More »
Jesus said, “So, you believe because you’ve seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are in store for those who believe without seeing.”
Easter Sunday | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 28:1-10 The angel spoke to the women: “There is nothing to fear here. I know you’re looking for Jesus, the One they nailed to the cross. He is not here. He was raised, just as he said. Come and look at the
The angel spoke to the women: “There is nothing to fear here. I know you’re looking for Jesus, the One they nailed to the cross. He is not here. He was raised, just as he said. Come and look at the place where he was placed.”
Palm Sunday | Sermon: Lance Helms, Director of Communications | Reading: Matthew 21:1-11 As he made his entrance into Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken. Unnerved, people were asking, “What’s going on here? Who is this?” (Verse 10)
Straight Outta Nazareth Read More »
Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what God wants from you and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.
Fifth Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Vicar Alyce Keener | Reading: John 11:1-45 When Jesus saw her sobbing and the Jews with her sobbing, a deep anger welled up within him. He said, “Where did you put him?” (Verses 33-34)
Jesus said, “Put your sword back where it belongs. All who use swords are destroyed by swords.”