Good Shepherd Barrhaven Sermon Stream

How do we stay connected to Jesus without over-thinking things? This sermon examines the word abide, and shows us that staying close to Jesus is mostly a matter of making time for him. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Sermon on Luke 24:36-48Preached on the 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 15, 2018 by Rev. Stephen SilverthorneWhen most people think about faith, they think about spiritual things. Yet, the most central belief in Christian faith is that Jesus rose after dying on the cross. Why does it matter that Jesus was resurrected, and didn't just return as a spirit? This sermon explores how Jesus' bodily resurrection points us to the importance of our own bodies and how we can serve God well in our daily lives.Sermon Highlights* The Gospels stress that Jesus' body was resurrected, not just his spirit* The disciples had to relate to Jesus as he is, not just like they wanted him to be* Modern people are tempted to retreat into fantasy world of the internet and other entertainments where things are what we want them to be* Jesus' resurrection encourages us to love ourselves and the world as they are, not just as we want them to be* So, use your body to make God's world more beautiful  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and

Why should we trust Jesus when he asks us to trust him? This sermon explores the key difference between trustworthy leaders and untrustworthy ones: the trustworthy ones are willing to make sacrifices for those they lead. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, who lays down his life for us, his sheep See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.