March 22 & 23, 2008 Sermon Notes

March 22 & 23, 2008 -- Easter Services
Pastor Marty Grubbs – 6:00 PM, 9:30 & 11 AM Services
Pastor Matt Anderson – 10:45 Service
“Simple.”

“God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.” -John 3:16

Two Responses to Jesus:

· Judas

· Peter

Because of God’s love through Jesus:

· I am valuable.
“… for God bought you with a high price.” –I Corinthians 6:20

· I am not alone.
“I am with you always.” –Matthew 28:20

· I am forgiven.
“In this man Jesus, there is forgiveness for your sins! Everyone who believes in Him is freed from all guilt and declared right with God.” –Acts 13:38-39

· I have a future.
“God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.” –I John 5:11

This is how much God loved the world: He gave His Son, His one and only Son.And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in Him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. –John 3:16 (The Message)

Life Strategies

If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.

Aim at something that really matters.

In this new series, we’ll explore some Life Strategies that can help you and those around you experience a full life, Life Strategies that will impact those you love. Through our friendships, family, work, finances and attitudes, God wants us to know a better kind of life. If you want to leave a lasting legacy, if you want to set your life on a course that will prove fulfilling, join us as we pursue what really matters.

A morning thought...

The sun rises in the East to once again announce that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! This has been the resounding Good News ringing out across the pages of all time. God has provided for all people the mighty message that through faith in Jesus Christ, there is hope, reconciliation, redemption, love, grace, peace, forgiveness, joy, and eternal life. The light of every day confirms this promise of God born out of the power of the cross.

All creation shouts the genius of this God of the universe. His love for us is unequaled by anyone. The psalmist proclaims that God’s greatness is evidenced in the heavens, on the earth, and by all the creatures that inhabit it. The seas, mountains, deserts, hills, valleys, and even the rocks cry out in beauty that God loves. The uniqueness of every snowflake and fingerprint is characteristic of God’s creative and loving spirit.

We come this day giving honor and worship to this King of kings and Lord of lords. What Christ has done is to open wide the gates of God’s kingdom for you and me. It’s time for us to join the grand parade of those who have gone before us, as well as those who commit today to follow Christ—our Leader at the very front of this procession—as it moves directly into heaven itself. Come, let’s celebrate our risen Lord!

—George R. Skramstad, 2008




Sermon Notes Home Current Sermons Online 2007 Sermon Notes 2006 Sermon Notes 2005 Sermon Archives 2004 Sermon Archives Order DVDs and CDs U-Picked-It Sermon Series Survey “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.” Psalm 100:4	March 22 & 23, 2008 Sermon Notes - Easter Celebration Sermon Notes March 22 & 23, 2008 -- Easter Services Pastor Marty Grubbs – 6:00 PM, 9:30 & 11 AM Services Pastor Matt Anderson – 10:45 Service “Simple.” “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.” -John 3:16 Two Responses to Jesus: · Judas · Peter Because of God’s love through Jesus: · I am valuable. “… for God bought you with a high price.” –I Corinthians 6:20 · I am not alone. “I am with you always.” –Matthew 28:20 · I am forgiven. “In this man Jesus, there is forgiveness for your sins! Everyone who believes in Him is freed from all guilt and declared right with God.” –Acts 13:38-39 · I have a future. “God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.” –I John 5:11 **This is how much God loved the world: He gave His Son, His one and only Son.And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in Him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. –John 3:16 (The Message) Life Strategies If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time. Aim at something that really matters. In this new series, we’ll explore some Life Strategies that can help you and those around you experience a full life, Life Strategies that will impact those you love. Through our friendships, family, work, finances and attitudes, God wants us to know a better kind of life. If you want to leave a lasting legacy, if you want to set your life on a course that will prove fulfilling, join us as we pursue what really matters. A morning thought...** The sun rises in the East to once again announce that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! This has been the resounding Good News ringing out across the pages of all time. God has provided for all people the mighty message that through faith in Jesus Christ, there is hope, reconciliation, redemption, love, grace, peace, forgiveness, joy, and eternal life. The light of every day confirms this promise of God born out of the power of the cross. All creation shouts the genius of this God of the universe. His love for us is unequaled by anyone. The psalmist proclaims that God’s greatness is evidenced in the heavens, on the earth, and by all the creatures that inhabit it. The seas, mountains, deserts, hills, valleys, and even the rocks cry out in beauty that God loves. The uniqueness of every snowflake and fingerprint is characteristic of God’s creative and loving spirit. We come this day giving honor and worship to this King of kings and Lord of lords. What Christ has done is to open wide the gates of God’s kingdom for you and me. It’s time for us to join the grand parade of those who have gone before us, as well as those who commit today to follow Christ—our Leader at the very front of this procession—as it moves directly into heaven itself. Come, let’s celebrate our risen Lord! —George R. Skramstad, 2008

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March 22 & 23, 2008 Sermon Notes - Easter Celebration