March 30, 2008 -- "In Praise of Uncertainty"

On this Sunday after Easter we continue to hear the news from the first Easter Day. Today we hear how Jesus appeared to Thomas. He is often called “Doubting Thomas,” but that is not really fair. In John’s Gospel Thomas is portrayed as a courageous and faithful follower of Jesus. Thomas just needs to see some ID to establish that the resurrection is real. In this sermon, based on John 20:19-31 Pastor Steve Cook teaches how our questions and doubts are often the very thing that keeps our faith in Jesus alive and fresh.

Texts:
Acts 2:14a, 22-32
1st Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31

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March 23, 2008

Pastor Dee Pederson preaches on the Easter Story. We are all looking for things, the women came to the tomb looking for the body of Jesus. We don't always find what we are looking for, but the Good News of the Easter Story is that God has already found us!

Texts:
Romans 10:34-43
Matthew 28:1-10

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March 16, 2008 -- "The Power of the Story"

Pastor Janine Olson preaches on the power of the Passion Story.

Text:
Matthew 27:14-54

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March 9, 2008 -- "What if you really are raised from the dead?"

Jesus said to Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life." What if this is not only a promise for the future, but a statement of current reality? What if you really are raised from the dead? In Holy Baptism, you have been joined to Christ's death and resurrection. Pastor Dee Pederson asks, "So how are you living that gift of new life right now?"

Texts:
Romans 8:6-11
John 11:1-45

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March 2, 2008 -- "What if your life was turned upside down? "

Based on the story of the healing of a man who was blind by birth, Pastor Steve Cook explores the implications of having your life changed through Jesus. We get new life because our old life will just not work anymore, and there will be lots of questions!

Texts:
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41

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