Today is what I like to refer to as Resurrection Sunday. Yes, that would mean Easter, but I have many reservations to using that title. That can be for another blog on another day.
The sermon today was really quite good... very thought provoking. It was entitled "That You Might Believe: Three Encounters with the Risen Christ." The three main points were as follows...
-Jesus' encounter with Mary was one to provide hope. Mary responded to a familiar voice, showing that hope is provided when Christ personally calls our names, and because He has conquered death. (John 20:11-16)
-Jesus' encounter with Thomas provided evidence of Christ's finished work. It is faith for the doubting, also seen in the life that Christ restores. (John 20:26-29)
-Jesus' encounter with Peter demonstrated forgiveness. Peter returned to his first love because Christ has love for the deserting. (John 21:17)
I was very affected by what it means to truly believe in Christ Jesus. I think I saw His resurrection in a new light today.
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Harley's sermon does sound good. Ken's was good, as well. He took it in a bit of a different direction than his brother. He entitled it, "The Doubter's Dilemna" and spoke of how there are two roads: doubt and Hope. If you are a doubter, you'll always doubt. You will look for things to support your doubt. He spoke here of the DaVinci Code and other false evidences of faith. If you are a believer, Hope will rule and reign in your heart and mind.
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