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
Mark 1:35 - Jesus modelled a life of restraint and rhythm, showing us how to live with peace and purpose even amid urgency through the practices he shared.
Luke 6:39-49 - Jesus reminds us that we all have teachers shaping us. Some lead us astray, but when we follow him, we learn to live as we were truly meant to.
Romans 12:1-2 - Jesus’ invitation is to follow him: to be with him, become like him, and do what he did. We surrender control to Jesus, resist the pattern of the world that shapes us, and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit for transformation.
Mark 1:16-18 -We begin our series on Practicing the Way—exploring how Jesus’ rhythms of prayer, fasting, solitude, and Sabbath invite ordinary people to grow in grace and intimacy with God
Acts 17:16-34 -Paul shares the hope of Jesus in everyday language, guiding seekers toward truth and showing where their search for God had gone astray.
Acts 13:1-5 -The first Christians had small groups! They knew, because Jesus modelled it, that we’re much better in groups than we are as individuals. The group that gathered in Antioch was diverse, zoned in on Jesus and figuring out how to be outward-facing. Your own group will want all that and more!
