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Sunday, April 9, 2023
HOLY WEEK: EASTER SUNDAY ~ HE IS RISEN
LIVE MESSAGE: WHEN JESUS CALLS YOUR NAME
Scripture: John 20–21 ESV
Pastor Philip Miller
Scripture Reading Matthew 28:1–9 ESV
Matthew 28 ESV and Audio
The Resurrection
28 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.
The Purpose of This Book
Scripture: John 20:30–31 ESV
John 20 ESV and Audio
30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
Call to Worship “Christ Arose” with “He’s Alive”
Easter Medley
“See What a Morning”
“Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
“All Hail The Power”
*“All Hail King Jesus”
(Scripture Reading)
“What a Beautiful Name”
”Forever”
*“All Hail King Jesus”
Scripture Reading: John 1, Ephesians 1, Colossians 1, Philippians 2, Revelation 19, Daniel 7 ESV
“All Hail King Jesus”
John 1:10-14, 18-21 ESV
The Word Became Flesh
10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Ephesians 1:18-21 ESV
Thanksgiving and Prayer
18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
“All Hail King Jesus”
Colossians 1:15-20 ESV
The Preeminence of Christ
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
Philippians 2:9-11 ESV
Christ’s Example of Humility
9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
“All Hail King Jesus”
Revelation 19:11-13, 16 ESV
The Rider on a White Horse
11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.
Daniel 7:14 ESV
The Son of Man Is Given Dominion
ALL READING
14 And to him was given dominion
and glory and a kingdom,
that all peoples, nations, and languages
should serve him;
his dominion is an everlasting dominion,
which shall not pass away,
and his kingdom one
that shall not be destroyed.
Continue Singing Easter Medley
“What a Beautiful Name”
“Forever
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“Christ The Lord Is Risen Today” 1739 by Charles Wesley
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Sunday, April 2, 2023
HOLY WEEK: EASTER SUNDAY ~ HE IS RISEN
LIVE MESSAGE: WHEN JESUS CALLS YOUR NAME
Scripture: John 20–21 ESV
Pastor Philip Miller
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MESSAGE: WHEN JESUS CALLS YOUR NAME
Sunday, April 9, 2023
MESSAGE: WHEN JESUS CALLS YOUR NAME
Scripture: John 20–21 ESV ESV
Pastor Philip Miller
Scripture: John 20–21 ESV
John 20–21 ESV and Audio
SERMON NOTES
Sunday, April 9, 2023
HOLY WEEK: EASTER SUNDAY ~ HE IS RISEN
LIVE MESSAGE: WHEN JESUS CALLS YOUR NAME
Scripture: John 20–21 ESV
Pastor Philip Miller
The resurrection changes everything. But for many people, the resurrection is just a fact until we get the call with the goodness that changes our lives.
In this Easter Sunday sermon, we explore 3 vignettes of people when they first discovered the good news of Jesus’ resurrection. The resurrection had already taken place, but these are the three moments when they found out it was real, and it would change their lives forever.
Mary’s Encounter
She suffered from severe demonic possession for many years. And it was Jesus who set her free. No one understood her like Jesus; He understood her trauma and pain. He was the one person in the whole world who’d seen her at her worst and lover her just the same.
So, when He was crucified and buried, her lifeline to freedom and healing was severed.
On resurrection morning, she was weeping and felt alone. But on that morning, she found the tomb empty, and when she met the resurrected Lord, something deep changed inside, and a joy welled up inside her that she couldn’t stop talking about.
The resurrection turns sorrow into joy.
If the resurrection can turn a Friday crucifixion into the glory of Easter morning, just imagine what Jesus’ resurrection can do for you, your sorrows, your story, and your life?
Thomas’ Encounter
Thomas was one of Jesus’ 12 disciples. He had a lot of hopes and dreams of what Jesus might be and do, like restoring Israel to the glory days as her Messiah and King. But all of that came crashing down when Jesus was crucified. On Friday, Thomas’ dreams had died.
After the resurrection, Jesus had come and appeared to his disciples in person and shown Himself to them, but Thomas wasn’t there that day. And when the others told him Jesus was alive, he didn’t believe them.
But then Jesus shows Himself to Thomas and shows the nail holes and the scars. And, just like that, Thomas goes from someone too afraid to hope to making the boldest statement of worship contained in the Gospel of John: “My Lord and my God!”
The resurrection turns fear into faith.
If the resurrection can turn Thomas’ fearful skepticism into worshipful faith, if the resurrection can turn the fear of death into the wonder of eternal life, just imagine what Jesus’ resurrection can do for you, for your fears, for your future, and for your life?
Peter’s Encounter
Peter was another of Jesus’ disciples. And on the night before Jesus was betrayed, arrested and crucified he’d made some bold pronouncements. He’d told Jesus that he’d never disown Him, that he’d stand by His side no matter what, that he’d die for Jesus.
But when the chips were down, Peter faltered. He denied Jesus three times. And Peter, realizing how badly he’d failed, went out into the night and wept bitterly.
Then on resurrection Sunday, Jesus restored Peter, saying “you once thought you were strong enough to die for me, and you discovered your own weakness. Follow me, and I will give you the unflinching courage to both live and die for me.”
The resurrection turns shame into courage.
If the resurrection can turn Peter’s cowardly shame into bold courage, if the resurrection can turn the shame of sin into the forgiveness, freedom, and courage, just imagine what Jesus’ resurrection can do for you, for your shame, for your sin, and for your life?
Takeaway:
The resurrection is only a fact until Jesus calls your name.
The resurrection is full of the life-changing power of Jesus. But it’s only a fact until Jesus calls your name. And when you hear His voice, and realize He’s come for you, and you turn to Him, it’ll change your life.
Is His Holy Spirit stirring in your heart? Do you yearn to be alive in Christ this day?
Benediction
Scripture: John 11:25-26 ESV
John 11 ESV and Audio
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
25 Jesus said to her (Martha), “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
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A STUDY IN EPHESIANS
New Series Beginning April 16: I was on a hike when I saw it—an old tree stump, crumbling and decaying, but from within its depths there was a new tree growing. Somehow, into all that death, a seed had fallen, found root, and sprung to life. And it had taken over!
I thought: What an amazing picture of the life of Jesus in us! Into the broken decay of our lives, the seed of divine life has fallen, found root, and sprung to life. And now it is taking over everything!
Have you ever wondered what it would take to come truly alive?
I invite you to join us next Sunday, April 16 as we explore the book of Ephesians and discover what it means to become alive in Christ.
~Philip Miller Senior Pastor
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PASTOR TO PEOPLE
He is risen!
He is risen indeed!
The tomb is empty.
The stone is missing.
The Son is rising in power.
Sin is atoned.
Satan is vanquished. Death is defeated.
The new is dawning.
The old is fading.
Sadness is coming untrue.
Hope is rising.
Joy is brimming. Glory is breaking in.
He is risen!
He is risen indeed! Life begins anew.
Happy Easter!
The resurrection proves one and for all that we are loved, more than we know!
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