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?"
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?
Jesus Warns
The second message in the "Signs of Prophet Ability" series. Listen on the Podcast Player https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bBhu4sovLqp8Jvv8JYmr7?si=c0fff10c81344abd WHY? Why do a teaching series on prophecy or to be more precise, on knowing true or false prophets? It's a fair question, to be sure. Many in our denomination (at least where I grew up and the ones … Continue reading Jesus Warns
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
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
What is Missions?
How can you and I be part of Missions right where we are? https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EPpTPUo0JqIpxniQVTTbX?si=_oF6vmJcSS6S2TwVtw2SQQ As we hold one of our two Alabaster offerings in February, I thought this would be a good time to take a few weeks to talk about World Missions. What we call “missions” is an important piece of what we, as … Continue reading What is Missions?
“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?”
3 Things I Learned on Sabbatical
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kOvHuknsEqFtptPNKBvQ4?si=6ghLAuYURv-WK4Q5R_yJlQ Intro Don’t let the title of this sermon fool you. I learned more than three things while we were on sabbatical. Today I want to focus on just three of those things. Don’t worry, the rest won't go to waste, I will use those other reflections (which may be more focused on the life … Continue reading 3 Things I Learned on Sabbatical
Heartless Legalism
Two major criticisms of organized "religion" is that it's legalistic or hypocritical. In this message we'll look at how Jesus addressed these issues and how we can avoid falling into those traps, but still honor God in all we do.
Are You Ready…Or Not?
A message covering 1 Corinthians 7:1-16. Listen to the audio recording on the Podcast Player or follow on Spotify. “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish … Continue reading Are You Ready…Or Not?
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