Road to Redemption Series

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United Church's 2025 Easter series.

Episodes

  1. Easter, Pastor Chris Sherwood

    04/20/2025

    Easter, Pastor Chris Sherwood

    Join us as we celebration the resurrection of Jesus! He is Risen!On this Resurrection Sunday, we're reminded of the profound truth that Jesus conquered death to bring us life - not just ordinary life, but abundant, eternal life. The key message revolves around John 14:19, where Jesus says, 'Because I live, you will live too.' This isn't about physical life, but resurrection life - a deep, rich relationship with God that starts now and continues for eternity. We're called to love Jesus, and in loving Him, we naturally want to obey His commandments. This obedience isn't a burden, but a blessing that flows from our love. As we grow in our relationship with Christ, He reveals more of Himself to us, much like how we continually discover new depths in our closest human relationships. This Easter, let's reflect on what it truly means to have Christ's life in us and how we can deepen our connection with Him.

    32 min
  2. Good Friday, Pastor John Kupitz

    04/19/2025

    Good Friday, Pastor John Kupitz

    As we reflect on the profound mystery of Good Friday, we're invited to explore the depths of Christ's sacrifice through the lens of the Psalms. The passage takes us on a journey from Psalm 20 to Psalm 25, unveiling a prophetic narrative that spans from the anticipation of the Messiah's deliverance to His crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. We're challenged to see how these ancient songs, particularly Psalm 22, vividly foretold the details of Jesus' crucifixion a millennium before it occurred. This remarkable foreshadowing reminds us of God's intricate plan for our redemption, woven throughout history. As we contemplate Christ's suffering, we're also encouraged to look forward with hope, understanding that His story of death and resurrection becomes our own when we put our faith in Him. This Good Friday, let's embrace the paradox of sorrow and love mingled down, recognizing that in the darkest moment of history, God was working His greatest miracle for us.

    22 min
  3. Palm Sunday, Pastor Chris Sherwood

    04/13/2025

    Palm Sunday, Pastor Chris Sherwood

    As we explore the profound significance of Palm Sunday, Pastor Chris invites us to reflect on Jesus' humble yet triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The story, found in John 12, reveals a beautiful juxtaposition between expectation and reality. We see crowds shouting 'Hosanna' - a cry for salvation - without fully grasping the depth of their words. This event fulfills the prophecy from Zechariah 9:9, showcasing Jesus as the promised Messiah arriving on a donkey - a symbol of peace. The parallel drawn between this humble entry and Christ's future return as described in Revelation 19 challenges us to consider: How do we receive Jesus in our lives today? Are we ready to embrace Him as our humble Savior now, or will we face Him as the conquering King later? This Palm Sunday narrative encourages us to examine our hearts, choose salvation, and actively participate in God's unfolding plan of redemption.

    43 min
  4. The Spirit of Truth, Pastor Chris Sherwood

    04/06/2025

    The Spirit of Truth, Pastor Chris Sherwood

    In this powerful exploration of John 15, we delve into the profound metaphor of Jesus as the true vine and God as the gardener. This imagery beautifully illustrates our relationship with Christ and the importance of remaining connected to Him. The central message revolves around the concept of 'abiding' or 'remaining' in Jesus, emphasizing that our spiritual fruitfulness depends entirely on our connection to Him. We're reminded that apart from Christ, we can do nothing of eternal value. The passage also highlights God's role in pruning us for greater fruitfulness, a process that might be painful but is ultimately for our growth. As we reflect on this, we're challenged to examine our own lives: Are we truly abiding in Christ? Are we allowing God to prune away what's unproductive in our lives? This message encourages us to deepen our faith, to love one another as Christ loved us, and to trust in the process of spiritual growth, even when it's uncomfortable.

    50 min
  5. Remain In Me, Pastor Chris Sherwood

    03/30/2025

    Remain In Me, Pastor Chris Sherwood

    In this powerful exploration of John 15, we delve into the profound metaphor of Jesus as the true vine and God as the gardener. This imagery beautifully illustrates our relationship with Christ and the importance of remaining connected to Him. The central message revolves around the concept of 'abiding' or 'remaining' in Jesus, emphasizing that our spiritual fruitfulness depends entirely on our connection to Him. We're reminded that apart from Christ, we can do nothing of eternal value. The passage also highlights God's role in pruning us for greater fruitfulness, a process that might be painful but is ultimately for our growth. As we reflect on this, we're challenged to examine our own lives: Are we truly abiding in Christ? Are we allowing God to prune away what's unproductive in our lives? This message encourages us to deepen our faith, to love one another as Christ loved us, and to trust in the process of spiritual growth, even when it's uncomfortable.

    55 min

  6. 03/23/2025

    Consequential Love, Pastor Chris Sherwood

    Pastor Chris brings us the next installment of our Road to Redemption series, this week on John 14:15-31.Questions for Further Study1. If obedience is the measure of your love for God, how do you grow that love?2. John 14:21“The person who has my commandments and obeys them is the one who loves me.” What does Jesus mean by “has my commandments?”3. Do you see Christian’s behaving un-lovingly on social media? Have you been accused of this? How can we do better in this arena?4. What do you say to people who say they love God but do not obey Him?5. Judas asks, “what has happened that you are going to reveal yourself to us and not to the world” (14:22)? How would you answer him based on John 14:15-31?6. Describe Jesus’ peace (Shalom) from 14:27.

    57 min

  7. 03/16/2025

    Believe and Be Comforted, Pastor Chris Sherwood

    Pastor Chris brings us the next installment of our Road to Redemption series.

    49 min
  8. The Determination of Jesus, Phil Seymour

    03/09/2025

    The Determination of Jesus, Phil Seymour

    Phil kicks off this years Easter series, The Road to Redemption.

    47 min
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