“You Have Been Raised with Christ”

April 16, 2017September 25, 2019 bigspringschurch1 Corinthians 15, Colossians 3, Easter, Heidelberg Catechism 45, hidden with Christ, Psalm 27, Resurrection Day

Psalm 27:3-5; Colossians 3:1-4 April 16, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Have you ever wondered why Good Friday, a commemoration of our Lord’s crucifixion, is called “Good”? Some say it originated from the English or German name for “God’s Friday.” As early as the 2nd century, Christians started commemorating the “Passover” of Crucifixion and Resurrection in a time of fasting, prayer, and penance. It is a celebration of our Holy God’s great love in Christ, so that in some parts of Europe, the day is called…

“I AM the Resurrection and the Life: Do You Believe This?”

March 28, 2016September 25, 2019 bigspringschurch1 Corinthians 15, John 11, Psalm 118, resurrection

Scripture Readings: Psalm 118:22-27; John 11:17-25 (text) March 27, 2016 * ZCRC (Pasig) and BSCC * Download this sermon (PDF) Ccongregation of Christ: A story is told of a Christian School teacher who asked her class the week before Easter about their knowledge of the celebration. One little girl volunteered her opinion, “Easter is when the whole family gets together, and you eat turkey and sing about the pilgrims and all that.” “No, that’s not it,” said the teacher. “I know what Easter is,” said another excitedly. “Easter is…