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Relatable, Confusing, & True – Easter 2026

The story of the Resurrection of Jesus, that which we especially commemorate during the season known as Easter, can make us feel a great many things. We may be reminded of the sorrow and loss of a loved one, much like Jesus' friends and family felt at his crucifixion and burial. We may be confused by this story, because grief for the loss of Jesus is short lived: He didn't stay dead. Either way we are confronted with the reality that the resurrection is true, with many evidences pointing to the affirmative. The question we need to ask ourselves is, "What am I going to do in light of the Resurrection?"

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Triumphal Entry & Disappointing Destination

When you watch a parade, where do you watch from? The Beginning? The Middle, where most of the big performances happen? What about the end of the parade? In Zechariah 9 we get a picture of God's plan, The King who would come showing his strength through peace. In Mark 11 we see Jesus fulfilling the prophecy, and many cheering Him on...until they didn't. What happens when the Triumphal Entry has a disappointing destination?

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The Road to Salvation

Who is God and how can I know him? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dpVDiqmOHJlT6rUB6Wh3B?si=rZmKDqNIRTy3itHlwbzJ4g This is not my typical message. Many, if not all of those in our church are long standing Christians. We might take this for granted as we talk about things in small group, give sermons from the pulpit, or sing the songs we sing in … Continue reading The Road to Salvation

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The Power of Christ Compels You

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SH7llGJb9OZbk0MXodOVN?si=UFAnYPFuQTeCYGowLiWYSA “16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make … Continue reading The Power of Christ Compels You

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The Long & the Short of Disciple Making

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zKs5sIvozVtz6VJDjrg6h?si=VQuJ-UwvTaiC88Q3MTsVBA The past two weeks, we’ve been diving into the topic of Missions. Missionary work throughout the world and how it fits into Christianity. In our studies, we discovered how we can be part of missionary effort: Learn about them, Care & Connect with future/present/past missionaries, support the efforts with our TIME, TALENT, and TREASURE, … Continue reading The Long & the Short of Disciple Making

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“What’s Epiphany?”

Viroqua Nazarene January 4, 2026 Scriptures: Matthew 2:1-18; 3:13-17 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2T91wjMXVexcRD3BPdy0j9?si=3YZtY6LSSmKbWhOHozO6ig “I had an Epiphany!” When someone says this, they often mean they had a revelation, something they didn't know or understand previously…annd then SUDDENLY it became clear to them. It became tangible. I often think of things in a cartoonish way…picture a person…they had an … Continue reading “What’s Epiphany?”