John 20: Easter 2024 - Belonging, Mission, and Authority
Pastor Eric invites us to rethink the significance of the resurrection, emphasizing that it is the cornerstone of our faith—without Jesus rising from the dead, we are left without hope. He prompts us to delve into John 20, where Jesus' resurrection provides us with a sense of belonging, a mission, and authority. Through his encounters with Mary Magdalene, the disciples, and by extension, all of us, Jesus transforms our narrative. He invites us to find our place, to share the message of belonging, and to embrace the authority granted by the risen King.
The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witness to God’s kingdom breaking into our midst. Each episode is a call—not merely to listen, but to take part, to step forward into the life of faith with renewed vision and purpose.
Week by week, the pastors and leaders explore the deep rhythms of Christian discipleship—prayer, fasting, generosity—not as isolated duties but as part of a larger, richer, and more beautiful whole. They unpack these ancient practices in light of Jesus himself, the one in whom heaven and earth have come together. But they also turn their attention to the realities of everyday life—relationships, finances, the struggles and joys of being human—demonstrating how the gospel is not merely about what we believe but about how we live as God's renewed people in the present age.
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