It was an unbelievable weekend of celebration as we gathered as a family to worship our Risen King. Pastor Chris Seay considered the phenomenon of "fake news", and in contrast, the overwhelming evidence of the transformation within the lives of the individuals and communities that bore witness to Jesus' Resurrection; a witness that continues to be passed down to this day and beyond as we seek to know, serve, and share the love of our Savior.
Text
1 Corinthians 15: 1-22
To preach Christianity meant primarily to preach the Resurrection.
- CS Lewis
If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next.
- CS Lewis
The New Testament writers speak as if Christ’s achievement in rising from the dead was the first event of its kind in the whole history of the universe. He is the ‘first fruits’, the ‘pioneer of life’. He has forced open a door that has been locked since the death of the first man. He has met, fought, and beaten the King of Death. Everything is different because He has done so. This is the beginning of the New Creation: a new chapter in cosmic history has opened.
- CS Lewis
The first fact in the history of Christendom is a number of people who say they have seen the Resurrection.
- C.S. Lewis
Reflection
As we've considered throughout the season of Lent the things in our lives that need to die; what have you learned? Do you see glimpses of new life? How might the coming weeks truly be a season of resurrection in the rhythms of your life and relationships?
Worship Set
Faith's Review & Expectation
I Saw The Light
Hail To The Lord's Anointed
How Great Thou Art
We Will Feast
Great Rejoicing
Even My Darkness
Oh To Be Loved
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot