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Easter Sunday just came and went. It got me thinking about shoes. We always got a new pair for Easter. We only got two pairs of new Sunday shoes per year – one for Easter and one for fall. I grew up in the Leave it to Beaver years. It was during the time that families were frugal. It was before the inflation years and the years of conspicuous consumption. We had to make do with what we had. Our Easter shoes were usually patent leather – either black and shiny or white. Mama was always particular about our shoes....Article Link

Our Easter service, filled with joy and hope! He is risen!

Welcome to the podcast of our Easter Sunday service. Our Easter celebration was led by Rob with Ellie and Olivia on worship, Justin on family time and Caz bringing our Easter Reflection.

We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us today as we remember the most important day in all of history. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Today we will consider the words written by the author of Hebrews about Jesus, “Consider Him who endured from sinners such hostility.” The cross was the epitome of evil and sin poured out against the sinless Son of God. He didn’t have to do it. Nobody went to a cross willingly except this one man. Yet, the author of Hebrews reminds us that He, for the joy set before Him, endured the cross while despising the shame. The cross brought shame, but Jesus knew there was a joy that would explode in His resurrection and that joy He now shares with us. This is the promise of Easter—the promise that the joy of the Lord will be our strength. Our Easter message today will look at the joy of Jesus from the cross and show you how this joy can be yours.

Our Easter service where we explore the hope that is found in Jesus Christ

Our Easter 2025 message.

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Our Easter sermon this morning comes from Ephesians. Listen as we learn what it means for our daily community to live in light of Christ's resurrection

Our Easter morning celebration of the Risen Savior!

SOUL OF SYDNEY Easter Mix 2025: Wishing you all a HAPPY EASTER.. He is Risen.. 2+ Hours of classic GOSPEL HOUSE, DISCO vibes hand picked by SOUL OF SYDNEy. Sending blessings to positive vibes to our extended soul family over the Easter period. We hope you enjoy the musical treat. Our Easter special featuring some Gospel inspired DISCO, FUNK & HOUSE goodness for your ears & your soul to soak up and enjoy over the break. Recorded: April 2025 Run Time: approx 2 hours. #gospel #gospelfunk #gospeldisco #gospelhouse

We have a two part series called “Duality.” We will look at the duality of Tragedy and Triumph between Palm Sunday and Easter. Our Easter message today is “Triumph.” We reflect on the way that Easter is a symbol of hope and overcoming adversity. When we look between the good and the bad, the celebration and the sorrow, there we will find Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; John 20:1-18.

Our Easter celebration....lent, sacrifice, Jesus, popes, food...Juan Soto's comments open up some questions...

On this episode of 10KTV we talk about the following topics:Rory wins the career Grand SlamTimberwolves vs LakersJoe Mauer statue Ek and Kaprizov are backFlower's recordRocco on the Hotseat?Welcome ZeevWestern winsWhat was on fire in the parking ramp B?Our Easter egg designs

The meals captured in the gospel of Luke signify transformational encounters with Jesus and the kingdom he has been talking about.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:30AM. Our Easter services are at 8:30, 10 & 11:30AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Click here to send us your email for our newsletter OR to send a message to the show! We have no way of responding unless you leave your email.Most of us approach relationships with a mix of excitement and anxiety, asking questions like: Is this the right person? Am I ready? What if it doesn't work out? In this deeply personal conversation, Ellen and Taylor strip away the polished veneer of "relationship advice" to share honest truths about their own journeys through dating, breakups, and spiritual growth.Taylor opens up about her path from singleness through dating struggles to her current engagement, including a pivotal breakup that ultimately strengthened her relationship. Ellen reflects on her pre-Christian dating experiences and how faith transformed her understanding of marriage from a "cure for loneliness" to a divine tool for spiritual formation. Together, they explore how God uses relationships to shape us into His image.Ellen and Taylor address big questions: How do we trust God's timing when everyone else seems to be finding love? What happens when our worth becomes tied to our relationship status? How do we recognize authentic red flags versus normal human imperfections? And perhaps most importantly, how do we cultivate relationships that genuinely reflect Christ's love?Whether you're single and wondering if God has someone for you, dating and trying to honor God in your relationship, or married and seeking to grow, this conversation offers biblical wisdom wrapped in authentic personal experience. Grab your coffee and join us for this intimate look at how faith and love intertwine on the journey toward Christ-centered relationships.Our Easter sale is happening now!

Our Easter series continues with readings from Pastor Peter and a sermon from Pastor Sue.

Preaching for the Second Sunday of Easter, Layla A. Karst reflects on our call to be credible witnesses to the Resurrection in today's world: "We are an Easter people, a community of missionary disciples, beloved of God and witnesses to the resurrection. Ours is a church that is called to be radically inclusive. Our Easter joy is abundant enough to share with all and still have more left over. Our joy is deep enough to hold grief and sorrow and anger and doubt without fear. We are recognizable by our joy, yes, but also by our wounds, and by the Spirit within us that greets all with a word of peace." Dr. Layla A. Karst is an assistant professor in the department of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University where she teaches and writes at the intersection of liturgy and ecclesiology. She is currently studying the theology and practice of lay preaching in Catholic communities and their implications for building a more synodal church. She holds a PhD from Emory University and an MDiv from the University of Notre Dame. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/04072024 to learn more about Dr. Karst, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

"The Good Shepherd has risen, who laid down his life for his sheep and willingly died for his flock, alleluia." Our Easter joy is revealed in the love of Jesus our shepherd.

Ever found yourself chuckling through a case of the post-holiday blues, or wondered what's actually behind the counter at a THC dispensary? Mac and Kelli are here to unpack these quirks of daily life and take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of a Minnesota THC shop. Our Easter shenanigans are on full display as we trade tales of dental disasters and candy conundrums, providing the perfect segue into a discussion on the more chill side of the holidays.Joining us are Lacy and Bobbi Jo from Salute Dispensary, who peel back the curtain to reveal the nuts and bolts of the THC business. They're dropping knowledge on everything from Delta 9 THC gummies to navigating the local laws that come with running such an establishment. We navigate the educational journey for both staff and patrons, and the subtle art of selecting just the right strain for alleviating pain or inviting sleep.Wrapping up with a heart-to-heart, we compare notes on our encounters with THC and alcohol, revealing the impact on social interactions and personal well-being. We highlight the importance of understanding and respecting one's limits, whether that's knowing how to safely enjoy THC-infused beverages or steering clear of the driver's seat afterward. Plus, we don't shy away from the big picture, advocating for informed and responsible use, particularly among the youth. So grab your headphones, and let's get candid about the highs, lows, and mindful moderation of THC and life itself.Salutegummies.comMention On Our Best Behavior Podcast for a discount! Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/onourbestbehavior

Ever found yourself chuckling through a case of the post-holiday blues, or wondered what's actually behind the counter at a THC dispensary? Mac and Kelli are here to unpack these quirks of daily life and take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of a Minnesota THC shop. Our Easter shenanigans are on full display as we trade tales of dental disasters and candy conundrums, providing the perfect segue into a discussion on the more chill side of the holidays.Joining us are Lacy and Bobbi Jo from Salute Dispensary, who peel back the curtain to reveal the nuts and bolts of the THC business. They're dropping knowledge on everything from Delta 9 THC gummies to navigating the local laws that come with running such an establishment. We navigate the educational journey for both staff and patrons, and the subtle art of selecting just the right strain for alleviating pain or inviting sleep.Wrapping up with a heart-to-heart, we compare notes on our encounters with THC and alcohol, revealing the impact on social interactions and personal well-being. We highlight the importance of understanding and respecting one's limits, whether that's knowing how to safely enjoy THC-infused beverages or steering clear of the driver's seat afterward. Plus, we don't shy away from the big picture, advocating for informed and responsible use, particularly among the youth. So grab your headphones, and let's get candid about the highs, lows, and mindful moderation of THC and life itself.Salutegummies.comMention On Our Best Behavior Podcast for a discount! Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/onourbestbehavior

The new life of Easter is that our God lives, and by grace through faith so do you.  Not by what you do, but by what God says about you. Our Easter message was brought to you by Pastor Austin. 

Our Easter celebration service will include a special time of worship with our choir and orchestra, as well as celebrating new life in Christ through baptism. Come and celebrate the many lives changed through receiving the good news of hope in Jesus! (Traditions joins LIVE on Easter.)

Our Easter worship celebrations are rooted in the account of resurrection from Mark's Gospel. The women found the stone rolled away from the burial cave on that first Easter morning. Terror and amazement covered their bodies like a blanket; leaving them in silence. The faithful silence of the women creates space for the mystery and power of God's presence to resound. Resurrection doesn't just pull back the lid from an ancient tomb in Israel or uncover a single grave stone

Our Easter message is called "Looking for Jesus." Today we celebrate that our journey to the cross is finished. We have witnessed Christ crucified and laid in a tomb. This morning, the stone is rolled away and the tomb is empty. Join us in celebrating the story of redemption that you are a part of. Our scripture readings come from Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; and Mark 16:1-8.

Our Easter series has been a wonderful excursion through key Old Testament stories, concepts and ideas that all point to Jesus. We've covered some of the prophecies of Jesus and some of the promises. Now, this week, we look at the ‘types' and ‘shadows'. This is when a person or an object or a story represents Jesus in a symbolic sort of way. It can really make the Old Testament very interesting and edifying when we uncover these and receive further revelation of what Christ has done!

Our Easter-season conversation of Life Together shifts focus this Sunday when we begin to talk about our sacraments. We'll learn more about the gift of Baptism and welcome new Salt House folks into the life of Jesus through this sacrament! Come and see how baptism informs and defines so much of our life now.

Our Easter service for 2023

Our Easter morning sunrise service with Pastor Chuck Thornley in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 28. "How will you react to an encounter with the risen Jesus."

Our Easter morning sunrise service with Pastor Chuck Thornley in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 28. "How will you react to an encounter with the risen Jesus."

Our Easter morning sunrise service with Pastor Chuck Thornley in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 28. "How will you react to an encounter with the risen Jesus."

Our Easter week reflections continue in an unusual direction: Greg and Cory discuss the classic novel "Frankenstein" and what it has to teach us about life vs. artificial life, God vs. playing God, as well as unexpected consequences and moral responsibility.

In this week's episode, Trevor and Dylan take a deeper dive into the message from Easter Sunday. On Coffee Break this week, Dylan talks about the coffee from Presta that Stephen Jobe brought in for Easter, and Trevor enjoys some coffee from EXO in Tucson. Our Easter giveaway with a V60 kit and a bag of coffee is still going! To enter, share this episode and follow and tag us on Instagram! Like every week, Dylan and Trevor also take a peek at what's coming up for the people of Pantano. For all that and more, give this episode a listen! FOLLOW ALONG: Trevor - ⁠@trevordevage⁠ everywhere. Dylan - ⁠@dyln_mtchll⁠ everywhere. FEATURED COFFEES: ⁠Necessity Coffee (San Diego)⁠⁠ Presta Coffee Roasters EXO Coffee OTHER LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠Sunday's Message - Watch⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sunday's Message - Listen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What's Next at Pantano?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Pantano Shop⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themake/message

Our Easter weekend included 3 Birthday parties, 2 911 calls, and 20 hours on the road. Adventures, we had a few! Step inside our crazy couple of days!

Philippians 3:8-11Rev. Erik Veerman4/9/2023Resurrection Hope in SufferingOur Easter sermon text is from the book of Philippians, chapter 3, verses 8-11. You will find that on page1166 in the provided Bibles.As a background, the book of Philippians was written by the apostle Paul. He wrote it to the church inPhilippi. Philippi was on the northern coast of the Agean Sea. That would place it in the northeast areaof modern-day Greece. About 10 years before writing this letter, Paul had planted a church in Philippi.That's where Lydia had come to faith. Also, while there, he had also been severely beaten and thenbriefly imprisoned. In fact, Paul likely wrote this letter from a prison – when he was in Caesarea.The reason I'm mentioning that is one theme in Philippians is joy in all circumstances. In the lead up toour verses this morning, Paul calls them to rejoice in the Lord. Then he lists all the temporary things thatused to give him status in the world, but which he gave up for Christ.Let's now read Philippians 3 verses 8-11It is our practice to stand for our sermon text, in reverence of God's Word. We would stand for all of ourScripture readings but that would be a lot of ups and downs. So, consider this representative of ourreverence for the Holy Scripture.Reading of Philippians 3:7-11PrayerI picked these verses this morning because they deal with suffering. Last week's massacre in Nashvillehas been difficult to process. Evil and tragedy are not new. We all know that. But when they strike closeto home, it prompts questions, and it weighs on hearts. The shootings occurred at a sister church andschool in our denomination.But if I could broaden it out, every month brings new suffering and pain, some caused by evil acts,others caused by natural disasters, as we call them, others by accidents or disease. Besides the shooting,in the last couple of weeks, several deadly tornadoes ripped through Mississippi and Missouri. InFebruary, a devastating earthquake killed tens of thousands in Turkey and Syria.And we ask why? Why cancer? Why murder? Why catastrophes and deadly accidents?A common question is this, “with all the evil and suffering in the world, does God even exist?”In philosophical circles, it's called the problem of evil. If the Christian God is so powerful and good, thenwhy would he allow evil and suffering in the world?That's an important question for all of us to consider. In countless surveys about religion over the last10-15 years, the problem of evil has been one of the top 3 arguments against Christianity or against theexistence of God in general. It's not new, of course. Every generation, every individual seeks an answer.This morning, I want to address the question of evil and suffering. And I want to use these verses inPhilippians 3 as a foundation. To be sure, we don't have time for a full answer to the question. However,these verses give us a perspective on life, on suffering, and on the world. And they particularly focus onthe resurrection of Christ as the ultimate answer to our suffering.My goal is not to leave you with a dry, disconnected response. No, rather, my hope is that you mightleave this morning with both an intellectual understanding of the Christian perspective on evil andsuffering as well as a personal grasp of what Jesus' resurrection means for you.That's the flow of how we'll work through this. First, a more academic response to suffering and evil butthen second, we'll traverse down to the personal. The evil and suffering in our own lives.The General Problem of EvilIf you were to boil down the “problem of evil” argument, it would be this:• The Christian God of the Bible is supposed to be a good and all-powerful God.• A morally good and all-powerful God would not allow suffering and evil to exist.• But evil does exist.• Therefore, Christianity cannot be true.• In summary, Christianity and evil cannot co-exist.Now, there are different paths we could go down in response. One of those could be the underlyingpresupposition in the argument that good and evil exist. But if they exist, there must be a higher moralbeing that defines good and evil. That's one path. I don't think that answer, even though it's true, gets tothe question of “why.”Another path could be the assumption about God's nature. Yes, it's true that Scripture speaks of God asgood, but that's only one of many aspects of God's nature of which the Bible speaks. That could beanother path to go down in response. Certainly, that would be a helpful discussion.But what I believe is the most helpful response is to understand how the Bible speaks of evil andsuffering. In other words, the perspective it gives on the presence of evil and suffering, and God'sresponse to evil and suffering. It's to look at the whole picture of the Christian worldview andunderstand how good and evil fit.If we just focus in on the existence of God or just consider the seeming disconnect between God'sgoodness and the presence of evil, then we're not really getting to the heart of the matter. We wouldn'tsee how evil and suffering fit in to the broader Biblical narrative, nor understand how suffering fits intothe Christian's life, now and in the future.Let's look at Philippians 3. These verses help by giving us a perspective on suffering. They do thatthrough an underlying understanding of the world and our situation, but also they give God's answer tosuffering and death.Let's consider three things here. Let me list them, and then we'll go through them as the intellectualresponse to evil:• First, the presence of suffering and death• Second, a perspective of reality beyond this world• And third, God's resolution to suffering and deathI'll restate each as we go through them.Again, number 1, the presence of suffering and death.Nowhere in the Bible is evil, suffering, and death minimized. These verses are a great example of that.The apostle Paul has experienced persecution, tragedy, and loss. In fact, at the point in his life when he'swriting this, he's been stoned, left for dead, and imprisoned multiple times, including his presentimprisonment. He bears many scars from being tortured. He speaks about his suffering, here, and healludes to his own future death. It's all very real.The presence of evil in the world goes all the way back to the beginning chapters of the Bible. Originallythe relationship between God and man was intimate and their communion was pure and untainted. Butthen sin and death entered the world. Mankind, through the first man and woman, Adam and Eve,broke communion with God by breaking his command. And from that point on, the whole worldchanged. Besides death, the corruption affected all of creation. The whole world groans, as the apostlePaul wrote in Romans 8.But from the very moment when sin, suffering, and death entered the world, God began his plan ofredemption. That plan is being worked out all the way to a future day when, as the book of Revelationtells us, there will be no more tears, no more suffering, no more evil, and no more death.What I'm saying is that central to the Christian message is the reality of suffering, evil, and death in theworld. They do not disprove Christianity or the Christian God. On the contrary, those hard realitiestestify to the reality of Christianity.Second. These verses in Philippians 3 give us a perspective that goes beyond this world - beyond thephysical world of time and space. Paul makes that clear in these verses. He considers his worldly pursuitsfor the sake of his fame worthless. They are all loss to him. That's what he says. Verse 8. Paul gave themup and suffered because of it. Why? Because there's something greater. There's something greater thanthis life. He speaks about it in verse 11 - a resurrection from the dead. It's an acknowledgement that thisworld and all the trappings of the world are temporary. Life is fragile and we die. That theme is veryconsistent throughout the Bible. The momentary afflictions of this world compared to the glory of thelife to come. The Bible speaks over and over about heaven and hell. About life beyond the grave. Abouta heavenly home. As Jesus said, “in my father's house are many rooms, I go there to prepare a place foryou.”The difficulty is that we live in the world now. We are bound by time and space. So when we think ofevil, we are naturally disposed to think within the box of our world. Of course, it can be verydiscouraging. Hope can be elusive as we see and experience the vanity of life. Yet the Scriptures speakclearly of a hope and peace that can be experienced now because of a future life where there is nosuffering. That's what the apostle Paul is referring to – a future resurrection to a new heavens and earth.One, as I mentioned earlier without the burden of evil.That brings us to the third intellectual response to the problem of evil. And that's God's resolution tosin, suffering, and death.The heart of God's response is the resurrection of Christ. It's why Paul says in verse 10 that he “mayknow [Christ] and the power of his resurrection.”The very hinge upon which all Christianity turns is the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Why do wesay that? Because it's through the resurrection that God reversed the trajectory of sin and suffering anddeath. And God accomplished that great reversal not through a mere man, but through the God man,Christ Jesus. The fulness of God dwelling in the fulness of man. In fact, Christ is the one through whomGod created all things, in heaven and earth. That is clear in Scripture. Hebrews 1, Colossians 1, John1.Jesus subjected himself to torture and death at the hands of his very own creation in order to redeemhis very own creation.Did you hear that? God triumphed over evil through evil and suffering. In the book of Acts, which isabout the New Testament church, it says that Jesus was “delivered up according to the definite plan andforeknowledge of God,” It says he was “crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.” But then itsays, “God raised him up.” Through the resurrection, God triumphed over evil.And just to be sure, the resurrection of Jesus was not just the return of his body to the same physicalstate before his torture and death. No, it was a resurrection to a renewed imperishable body. A physicalbody which would last forever, a body through which even now he is ruling and reigning.This is the power of the resurrection. Sin, suffering, death, and evil have ultimately been dealt withthrough it. And through it, there is a guaranteed hope beyond the pain and miseries in this life.How so? Through his resurrection, Christ has secured an imperishable resurrected life for us - one withno pain or loss or fear or evil. Without the resurrection, there is no hope beyond this life. But, as we say,Christ IS risen. Many, many bore testimony to his resurrection.The death and resurrection of Christ is the Bible's resolution to the problem of evil.Let me recap the intellectual responses to suffering and evil:• First, evil and suffering are real. Christianity speaks very clearly into that reality, revealing thewicked heart of man and the effect of sin on all creation. Evil, sin, and suffering do not undermineChristianity, but rather testify to Christianity.• Second, the Bible speaks of life beyond our present fallen condition. We are not bound andtrapped in a corrupt world with no hope. There is life beyond this life. One that is incorruptible, freefrom all evil, and death.• And third, the resurrection is the means through which God has dealt with sin and suffering. It'sthe basis of our sure hope. That's why the resurrection is the pivot point in all of history. Through it, Godis and will make all things right and new.The Personal Problem of EvilIf I ended this sermon here, it would be lacking. It's one thing to talk about evil and sin and suffering, butit's another to experience it. Some of you know that suffering all too well.Amy can tell you, when we pray for our children, one of the things I pray for almost every time is for Godto protect them from evil. I think that's what made the Nashville tragedy particularly hard for me.Especially since the pastor of the church lost his 9-year-old daughter.You see, we cannot merely work through these hard questions in our minds. No, dealing with evil andsuffering is very personal.One thing is clear in Philippians 3. These matters were also very personal for the apostle Paul. Over andover, he talks about his own pursuits… about knowing Christ and attaining that resurrection life in him.Let me highlight what he says:• First in verse 8, he writes about “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord.” (hesays)• Later in that verse, he writes about sacrificing in this life, why? He says “in order that I may gainChrist”• He continues that in verse 9, “and be found in him”• Verse 10, “that I may know him”• Then he says, “that I may share in Christ's suffering, becoming like him in his death”• And Paul concludes in verse 11, “that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection fromthe dead.”Let me note this. If you have been with us in our recent series through 1 John, you will be very familiarwith the word “know.” Verse 10. “that I may know him.” The original Greek goes way beyond ourmodern sensibilities. In English, the word “know” focuses on an intellectual understanding. We processinformation. We read words. Knowledge to us today is categorizing and knowing information. Being ableto recall the information and analyze it.But knowledge of something or someone in the world of the New Testament times goes far deeper. Tobe sure, it includes a head knowledge, that we talked about, but it also comes with an intimate personalheart-felt belief. Truly knowing Christ. Not just knowing of him, but communing with himThat kind of intimate knowledge of Jesus is not optional. Paul is implying in these verses that we cannotmerely assent to Christianity's answers to sin and suffering. We can't just say that it sounds good, or justsay that its answers to evil align with the reality around us.Rather, in order to have the hope of the resurrection in your sufferings and death, you have to know theOne who suffered and died.To say it in another way, the power of the resurrection for you only comes through knowing Christ.“Knowing” in the full Greek sense of verse 10.And the way you know Christ is answered in verse 9. It's through faith in him. It's recognizing, as it says,that you cannot have a righteousness of your own, but rather you need Christ's righteousness.Let me put it in the terms that we've been talking about today. You cannot save yourself from evil, fromsuffering, or from death. Suffering itself does not save you. You cannot resurrect yourself. Rather, thereis only One who can… the One who himself triumphed over evil, and sin and death. To triumph with himrequires faith in him.And when you come to know him, and the power of his resurrection, then you will share in his sufferingand his death and will share in his resurrection. That is one of the most beautiful aspects of the Christianfaith. In our grief, in the evil we experience, and in our death, in all those things, we share in Christ'ssuffering and death. When you know Christ, he ministers to you in those sufferings… because he hasgone before you in them and has triumphed over them. Your hope for a future resurrection is found inthe power of his resurrection.It doesn't take away the tears, the suffering, or the evil in this world now, but if you come to know himand the power of his resurrection, then you will have that immoveable rock upon which to stand. Andyou will have that future resurrection hope knowing that you will triumph in him.A couple of weeks before his daughter was killed, pastor Chad Scruggs was preaching on Jesus raisingLazarus. The profound moment in that story was when Jesus wept. Jesus knew that he was about toraise Lazarus, yet he wept. Pastor Scruggs said these words as he preached, “Do you see that a strongconfidence in the end of the story does not undo or justify the absence of grief in the middle. A maturefaith adds its tears to the sadness in our world. Jesus says blessed are those who mourn… all the whilenot losing confidence how that sadness will eventually be overcome in him.”Following the passing of his daughter, Pastor Scruggs lived out that belief. He wrote, "Through tears wetrust that she is in the arms of Jesus who will raise her to life once again."I don't know how each of you deal with the presence of evil, sin, and suffering in the world… or itspresence in your own life.On an intellectual level, if the problem of evil trips you up as you consider Christianity, know this: theBible is not silent. Rather, evil and suffering's very presence is why Christ came and it's why Jesus' deathand resurrect is the linchpin of Christianity.On a personal level, each of us experiences the corruption of the world and the heart of man, includingour own hearts. At times, it will be very painful and sad. In those moments, hope in three things.• First, God has, himself, experienced pain and evil. God the Father gave up his son to suffer anddie. And the Son of God, Jesus, endured the evil of this world. We're invited to share in his suffering.• A second hope - this world is not all there is. One day, evil, sin, and suffering will all come to anend.• Third, through the resurrection, God triumphed over evil. If you know Christ and the power ofhis resurrection, you will share in Jesus' triumph… along with your family and friends who also know andbelieve in Christ.May we each have the same heart and mind as the apostle Paul: faith in the risen Lord. May we have hissame confidence, comfort, and hope. If you do not know the resurrected Christ, may today be the daythat you come to know his comfort and hope.Prayer

Our Easter service was done in four parts.  This is the fourth part.We invite you to watch the entire service:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyczbq_YvQM 

Our Easter study today examines Jesus's question to Martha in John 11, Do you believe this? We serve an amazing God. Sometimes our belief, our understanding and our prayer is very short sighted. The resurrection is not just an event. Jesus Christ IS the resurrection and life! Do you believe this?

Our Easter sermon from Mark 16:1-8

In this episode, we talk our Top 3 DJs, Gigs, Tracks, Artists and more! Snoop Dogg introduces #RedditDrama, and what the heck is BARCORE? Our Easter sale is now LIVE - 35% OFF ALL DJ COURSES.

Our Easter celebrations will continue on Sunday, April 17, as we give thanks for the new life that Jesus offers us. The message will be rooted in John 20:1-18, and the services will take place on Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM in the sanctuary and at 9:30 online. All are welcome to worship with the Morning Star community as we remember the early followers of Jesus and how they moved toward the light “While it Was Still Dark.”

Watch as we offer Easter eggs to some of our big cats. Check out who likes them, and who was not so impressed. Our Easter eggs were hard boiled and painted with a non-toxic paint making them harmless to the big cats. You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Our Easter celebration service will also include a time of celebrating new life in Christ through baptism (during the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services). Come and celebrate the many lives changed through receiving the good news of hope in Jesus.

Whatever you are celebrating during this Easter-Passover time, I wish you growth and expansion and new ideas. Our Easter traditions mainly center around the artistry of egg dying. That's what takes center stage when you have a family of artists. It has evolved to include many new techniques over the years, and the resulting egg hunt is always a delight when you see those creations nestled in a tuft of flowers or cradled in the crook of a tree trunk. This year, since we only have one "child," we're doing a reverse hunt and only the people over 60 get to hunt. I can't wait! I have a Patreon page! Please check it out. If you make a small pledge you'll get to see photos and clips from my journals and hear a bit more about some of the stories. This is a fun way that I can share visuals with you. Check it out HERE. Or at patreon.com/dianathebard If you want to hear more on any particular subject, or if you want to ask a question or simply connect, you can find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dianathebard or email me at bardofhudson.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Easter message from 2022. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate victory!

Our Easter message from 2022. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate victory!

Easter is celebrated globally as a holiday, it’s recognised as a central part of the church calendar, but is it personal. Paul could say, “thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:57). Is it that personal for us? Is this Our Easter?

HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND! Our Easter themed show Friday will have lots of Easter Eggs! @coop_esq is back for another sidebar on D. Watson & Commanders, a Spring time Jeopardy and we talk the 2022 rookie class of WR's! Friday 10pm BELLYUP.TV #fantasyfootball #nfl

ALL ACCESs (Hebrews 10:19-22) Easter is a special time to gather with family to celebrate all that God has done to give us new life, hope and purpose. Our Easter experiences feature a welcoming atmosphere, inspiring worship music, and an engaging message from the Bible that applies to your life.

Hear all that Lighthouse is doing to help those impacted by human trafficking. Our Easter offering this year will be going to bless Lighthouse For Life.

Our Easter 2021 service.

He is Risen! Our Easter message from Pastor Tom Pauquette comes with the scripture reference of John 20.1-9.

On this episode we are talking all things Easter like the origins of Easter, Easter Island and some spooky Easter stories. We have some great information for you in this episode as well as some ridiculous banter. Wait until you hear what Australia's version of our and other countries Easter bunny is and how absolutely adorable it is! Our Easter inspired drink of the night is a spring looking, tart tasting and pretty pink delicious drink called a Daisy Gin! We hope you enjoy listening to this episode and hopefully you'll have some unknown knowledge when it comes to Easter history.