March 31, 2024
Easter | Matthew 28:1-10
Do Not Be Afraid
The resurrection changed everything! The story includes an invitation, a blessing, and a commission for the first witnesses … and for us today.
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- How do people today read the resurrection story? Is it largely inspirational fiction, a historical event, or something else? Explain.
- What doubts or questions have you had about the resurrection? How do you handle those?
- Where do you see fear at work in the lives of people around you or in your own life? How can Jesus’ resurrection speak to that fear?
- How would you explain Jesus’ resurrection and its significance to someone who hasn’t heard about it?
- What might it look like for you to “go and tell” others about Jesus this week?
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Recent Sermons
Luke 1:26-38 - This Christmas, discover how God is on the move—sending Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth and inviting ordinary people into the greatest story ever told. Explore Mary’s costly yet courageous “yes” and what it reveals about the Christian life.
Luke 1:5-17 - The first Christmas bursts to life with promise and purpose—God sets His plan in motion, beginning in Jerusalem with an elderly priest and a miraculous birth announcement. Excitement is rising, and the story is just beginning.
Mark 3:32-35 - Discover why community is the most essential practice for following Jesus. This week’s passage highlights the kind of people we’re called to walk with—those who do the will of God.
Jn. 15:5-17 - Discover how staying connected to Jesus—the true vine—produces lasting spiritual fruit. Learn how a simple Rule of Life, shaped by practices like prayer, Scripture, sabbath, solitude, community, and service, helps us remain rooted in Him.
Mark 2:17 - Jesus came to call sinners—those who know they miss the mark. Following him begins with humility and self-awareness, not perfection.
Matthew 26:36-39 - Christian practices like prayer and Sabbath quiet the noise so we can hear God’s voice and face the deeper emotions He invites us to heal.
