Resurrection Chattanooga

“Hope is the power of being cheerful in circumstances that we know to be desperate.”— G. K. Chesterton Hope is formed in the darkness. We like our hope clean and well-lit. The kind that comes with a contract, or a guarantee from a reputable source, we want hope with a tracking number, or a scheduled delivery date. But real hope—the kind Scripture speaks of, the kind that held Mary in her bewilderment and Jesus in the tomb—is not tidy. Real hope is not born in clarity. Real hope begins when we do not know what comes next. Hope is, in fact, the courage to believe that God is doing something when we cannot see a thing.

Psychologists will tell you that human beings are formed not primarily by ideas, but by experiences that shape our inner world. A child becomes confident because they experience delight and acceptance from a parent. A person becomes anxious because they experience instability. A person becomes bitter after experiencing betrayal. Information is helpful. But experience is formative. Listen as Pastor Ryan walks with us through Acts 2.

Welcome to Resurrection Church. Whatever your age or life story, you are welcome here. Resurrection seeks to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified. 

Welcome to Resurrection Church. Whatever your age or life story, you are welcome here. Resurrection seeks to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified. 

Welcome to Resurrection Church. Whatever your age or life story, you are welcome here. Resurrection seeks to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified. 

Welcome to Resurrection Church. Whatever your age or life story, you are welcome here. Resurrection seeks to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified. 

Welcome to Resurrection Church. Whatever your age or life story, you are welcome here. Resurrection seeks to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 12/15/2024 Advent 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 12/8/2024 Advent 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Margaret Ferguson - Resurrection Chattanooga - 11/17/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Welcome to Resurrection Church. Whatever your age or life story, you are welcome here. Resurrection seeks to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified. Sermon by Ryan VanHorn

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 11/3/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Grant Shaffer - Resurrection Chattanooga - 10/27/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 10/13/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 10/6/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

We are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified. 

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 8/25/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Trey Gardenhire - Resurrection Chattanooga - 8/18/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 8/11/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 7/28/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 7/14/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Trey Gardenhire - Resurrection Chattanooga - 7/7/2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 6/30/24 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 6/23/24 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 6/16/24 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Margaret Ferguson - Resurrection Chattanooga - 5/26/24 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 5/12/2024 Eastertide 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 5/5/2024 Eastertide 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 4/28/2024 Eastertide 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 4/21/2024 Eastertide 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 4/14/2024 Eastertide 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 4/7/24 Eastertide 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 3/31/24 Easter Sunday 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Margaret Ferguson - Resurrection Chattanooga - 3/24/24 He Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem - Lent 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Trey Gardenhire - Resurrection Chattanooga - 3/17/24 He Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem - Lent 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Grant Shaffer - Resurrection Chattanooga - 3/10/24 He Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem - Lent 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Mike St. Denis - Resurrection Chattanooga - 3/3/24 Resurrection Church Particularization Service 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 2/25/24 He Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem - Lent 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 2/18/24 He Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem - Lent 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Trey Gardenhire - Resurrection Chattanooga - 2/11/24 Epiphany 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 2/4/24 Epiphany 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 1/28/24 Epiphany 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 1/21/24 Epiphany 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 12/31/23 Christmastide 2023 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Margaret Ferguson - Resurrection Chattanooga - 12/10/23 The Reality of Christmas - Advent 2023 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 12/3/2023 The Reality of Christmas - Advent 2023 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 11/26/2023 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 11/19/2023 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 11/12/2023 Who is Resurrection? 2023 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.

Pastor Ryan Van Horn - Resurrection Chattanooga - 11/5/2023 Who is Resurrection? 2023 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live.  In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.