Showing posts with label After Easter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label After Easter. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The Sligo Presbyterian Church Celebration Service - Sunday, June 1, 2025

Easter is the most important day in the year, because we celebrate the most important event in human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this sermon series, we’ll consider five ways the resurrection can impact our lives. They include the following: 

On Sunday, June 1, we'll focus on how we can live with courage. Faith in the resurrection empowers individuals to live with courage, knowing that death has been defeated and that our eternal destinies are in God’s hands. Below is a video of the service, the podcast of the sermon and the service bulletin. You can stream the service by going to the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).  You can hear a podcast of the service at the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel or the Sligo Presbyterian Spotify Page.









Sunday's Message - After Easter: Living with Courage

Easter is the most important day in the year, because we celebrate the most important event in human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this sermon series, we’ll consider five ways the resurrection can impact our lives. They include the following:

On Sunday, June 1, we'll focus on how we can live with courage. Faith in the resurrection empowers individuals to live with courage, knowing that death has been defeated and that our eternal destinies are in God’s hands.  Below is the podcast and text of the sermon. You can stream the service by going to the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).  You can hear a podcast of the service at the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel or the Sligo Presbyterian Spotify Page.

Well, like it or not, this morning, we’re going to turn the page, a phrase I’ve used a lot over the last few weeks. You see, since next week is Pentecost, we’re tying up a series we started on April 27 entitled After Easter: Living in a New Reality. And during that time, we’ve talked about how, thanks to the resurrection, we can live with hope, because the resurrection assures us that death is not the end but a passage to a new life in God’s presence. And we’ve talked about how we can live with clarity, because our faith in the resurrection forces us to recognize that we’ll encounter many people who don’t share our perspectives or opinions. And we’ve talked about how we can live with purpose, because the resurrection provides us with the motivation to live for Christ, claiming his command and sharing with others the reasons we have to trust in him. And then last week, we talked about how we can live with understanding, because the resurrection enables us to comprehend the significance of Christ’s coming and our role in continuing his ministry. Now, that’s what we’ve already covered. And today, we’re going to consider how we can also live with courage, because faith in the resurrection can empower us to live courageously, knowing that death has been defeated and that our eternal destinies are in God’s hands.

And you know, I think it’s interesting that we’re talking about courage this morning, because just this last Monday, we celebrated a day that I think offers a pretty good definition of what courage is all about, and of course, I’m talking about Memorial Day. I mean, even though its importance has sort of gotten muddy, with a lot of other stuff being tacked on, this day has really been set aside to remember all those brave men and women who were able to get past their fear and who stood firm in the face of danger and who, as a result, died for a cause far greater than themselves. And because of that, man, they need to be remembered. It’s like the American minister Minot Judson Savage wrote almost one hundred and fifty years ago: 

The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: their courage nerves a thousand living men. [Minot Judson Savage]

Now this was what he said. And I’ll tell you, that’s why, in my opinion, we should never forget who these brave men and women were and what they did. You see, their example can give us courage.

And you know, I think we can say the exact same thing about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. You see, I believe it can nerve us as we face a world in which the label Christian is claimed by an awful lot but actually shown by only a few. And it can strengthen us as we try, as best we can, to speak out and to stand firm and to move forward, but not because it will be easy or will make us popular or will earn us a lot of money. No, we can speak and stand and move, because we know it’s the right thing to do. And it can sustain us when those who don’t like what we say and value and do try their hardest to get us to shut up and to sit down and to go back. You see, during this message, the last one in this series, we’re going to use what the Apostle Paul wrote in his first Corinthian letter to consider how faith in the resurrection can empower us to live with courage. And I’ll tell you, based on what he said in the fifteenth chapter, I think it comes down to three things related to the resurrection we can decide to trust.

For example, first, I believe we can live with courage when we decide to trust that Jesus really was raised, raised from the dead. And I’ll tell you, this being a source of courage, well, I think it just makes sense. I mean, when we trust that this really happened, it naturally follows that God is greater, is more powerful than death itself. And knowing that, man, it’s got to boost our courage. And you know, I think that’s exactly what Paul was getting at when he wrote this to Corinthians:

If we preach that Christ was raised from death, how can some of you say the dead will not be raised to life? If they won’t be raised to life, Christ himself wasn’t raised to life. And if Christ wasn’t raised to life, our message is worthless, and so is your faith. If the dead won’t be raised to life, we have told lies about God by saying he raised Christ to life, when he really did not.

So if the dead won’t be raised to life, Christ wasn’t raised to life. Unless Christ was raised to life, your faith is useless, and you are still living in your sins. And those people who died after putting their faith in him are completely lost. If our hope in Christ is good only for this life, we are worse off than anyone else.

But Christ has been raised to life! [1 Corinthians 15:12-20, CEV]

Now, that was what Paul wrote and just think about what it means for us. You see, ever since Adam returned to the dust from which he came, death has always been beyond our control. I mean, even though we might delay it or maybe even cheat it, outside of Enoch and Elijah, in the end, nobody escapes it, and brothers and sisters, when you’re dead, man, you’re not coming back. That’s what it means to die. But that changed when those women peered into an empty tomb. And that changed when Jesus appeared to those two followers on the road to Emmaus. And that changed when, on a mountain in Galilee, he told his disciples exactly what he wanted them to do. You see, the resurrection demonstrated that God is stronger than death.

And I’ll tell you, because of that, man, we can be fearless. We can be fearless, as we speak up for principles that no longer seem all that popular now-a-days, you know, like justice and compassion and humility, and as we speak up for people who are often silenced and ignored. You see, we can be fearless, when we trust that we’re loved by the one who’s greater than what I think you could call the ultimate unknown, death itself. And we can be fearless, because we believe that Paul knew exactly what he was talking about when he said to the Romans, “If God is on our side, can anyone be against us?” [Roman 8:31b, CEV] Man, in the face of the worst that the world can throw against us, we can be fearless. And you know what, I think Jesus Christ himself knew it, and that’s why he said this to his disciples:

Don’t be afraid of anyone! Everything that is hidden will be found out, and every secret will be known. Whatever I say to you in the dark, you must tell in the light. And you must announce from the housetops whatever I have whispered to you. Don’t be afraid of people. They can kill you, but they cannot harm your soul. Instead, you should fear God who can destroy both your body and your soul in hell. Aren’t two sparrows sold for only a penny? But your Father knows when any one of them falls to the ground. Even the hairs on your head are counted. So don’t be afraid! You are worth much more than many sparrows. [Matthew 10:26-31, CEV]

You see, I think we can live with courage when we trust that Jesus was raised. That’s one.

And second, I also believe we can become more courageous when we trust that we’ll be raised too. Now I know I’ve said it many times before, but I’m going to say it again: since the grave of Jesus was empty, we can believe that one day, ours will be to. And you know, in my book that’s another source of courage. I mean, it’s like what Paul wrote to the Corinthians a little bit later in the fifteenth chapter:

But Christ has been raised to life! And he makes us certain that others will also be raised to life. Just as we will die because of Adam, we will be raised to life because of Christ. Adam brought death to all of us, and Christ will bring life to all of us. But we must each wait our turn. Christ was the first to be raised to life, and his people will be raised to life when he returns. Then after Christ has destroyed all powers and forces, the end will come, and he will give the kingdom to God the Father. [1 Corinthians 15:20-24, CEV]

Now that’s what he wrote. In other words, the resurrection of Jesus was not only the end of something old, as old as death itself; it was also the beginning of something new, and I’m talking about life. Jesus was the beginning, but others will follow. He was the first fruit, and the rest of the harvest is coming. As he was raised by the power of God, so will we. This is something we can believe.

And when we do, man, it’s got to fill us with confidence, you know, the kind of confidence that will enable us to stand firm on the Word of God and to stand firm for the gospel of Jesus Christ and to stand firm in the fellowship of the Spirit. In fact, I think it’s the kind of confidence that just might enable us to do what Edward Boatner had in mind when he wrote,

Though the tempest rages,
I shall not be moved
On the Rock of Ages,
I shall not be moved
Just like a tree that’s planted by the waters
I shall not be moved

[I Shall Not be Moved, Edward Boatner]

As a matter of face, I think this just might be the same kind of confidence that Jesus challenged Martha to have when he talked with her after the death of her brother Lazarus:

Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. Yet even now I know that God will do anything you ask.”

Jesus told her, “Your brother will live again!”

Martha answered, “I know he will be raised to life on the last day, when all the dead are raised.”

Jesus then said, “I am the one who raises the dead to life! Everyone who has faith in me will live, even if they die. And everyone who lives because of faith in me will never really die. Do you believe this?”

“Yes, Lord!” she replied. “I believe you are the Christ, the Son of God. You are the one we hoped would come into the world.” [John 11:21-27, CEV]

You see, I think we can live with courage when we decide to trust that, just like Jesus, we’re also going to be raised. And that’s two. 

And third, I believe we can live with courage when we trust that our ultimate destinies are in the hands of God; I’m telling you, whether we like it or not, we’re all in his powerful and merciful hands. It’s like what Paul wrote, again to the Corinthians:

Some of you have asked, “How will the dead be raised to life? What kind of bodies will they have?” Don’t be foolish. A seed must die before it can sprout from the ground. Wheat seeds and all other seeds look different from the sprouts that come up. This is because God gives everything the kind of body he wants it to have. People, animals, birds, and fish are each made of flesh, but none of them are alike. Everything in the heavens has a body, and so does everything on earth. But each one is very different from all the others. The sun isn’t like the moon, the moon isn’t like the stars, and each star is different.

That’s how it will be when our bodies are raised to life. These bodies will die, but the bodies that are raised will live forever. These ugly and weak bodies will become beautiful and strong. As surely as there are physical bodies, there are spiritual bodies. And our physical bodies will be changed into spiritual bodies. [1 Corinthians 15:35-44, CEV]

You see, for Paul, this is our future. And even though it may be difficult for us to understand right now, that’s alright. I mean, since we’re not the ones doing it, we really don’t need to understand when it’s going to happen or how it’s going to be done. The point is that, as sure as a seed grows into a plant, it’s going to happen and, as sure as the moon isn’t like either the sun or the other stars, it will be done. Why? Because it’s all in the hands of God.

And I’ll tell you, because we believe that the time is coming when we’ll see his will being done on earth as it is in heaven, man, we can be bold as we move forward: bold as we disciple all nations, bold as we teach folks about what Jesus actually taught and bold as we actively and intentionally invite them into the community of believers, confident that whether or not they come has more to do with Holy Spirit than either them or us. As a matter of fact, because we believe that we’re moving into a glorious future, we can reclaim the spirit and the perspective of the earliest church. I mean, just listen to how this fellowship was described:

After they had prayed, the meeting place shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and bravely spoke God’s message.

The group of followers all felt the same way about everything. None of them claimed that their possessions were their own, and they shared everything they had with each other. In a powerful way the apostles told everyone that the Lord Jesus was now alive. God greatly blessed his followers, and no one went in need of anything. Everyone who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the money to the apostles. Then they would give the money to anyone in need. [Acts 4:31-35, CEV]

You see, I think we can also live with courage when we trust that our ultimate destinies are in the hands of God. And that’s three. 

And you know, in this way, it really is like what we did on Memorial Day. You see, just like we can find our nerve by remembering those men and women who offered so much for so many, I think we can live with courage when we trust that Jesus was raised and when we trust that we’ll be raised too and we trust that our ultimate destinies are in the hands of God. And with this courage, I’m convinced that we’ll be able to speak up without fear and to stand firm with confidence and to move forward with boldness. And right along with living with hope and clarity, purpose and understanding, this can be our new reality, after Easter. 

Friday, May 30, 2025

The Bulletin for the SPC Worship Service - Sunday, June 1, 2025

Easter is the most important day in the year, because we celebrate the most important event in human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this sermon series, we’ll consider five ways the resurrection can impact our lives. They include the following:

On Sunday, June 1, we'll focus on how we can live with courage. Faith in the resurrection empowers individuals to live with courage, knowing that death has been defeated and that our eternal destinies are in God’s hands. Below is the bulletin for the service. You can stream the service by going to the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).  You can hear a podcast of the service at the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel or the Sligo Presbyterian Spotify Page.








Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The Sligo Presbyterian Church Celebration Service - Sunday, May 25, 2025

Easter is the most important day in the year, because we celebrate the most important event in human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this sermon series, we’ll consider five ways the resurrection can impact our lives. They include the following: 

On Sunday, May 25, we focused on how we can live with understanding, because the resurrection enables us to understand the significance of Christ’s coming and our role in continuing his ministry.  Below is a  video of the service, the podcast of the sermon and the service bulletin. You can stream the service by going to the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).  You can hear a podcast of the service at the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel or the Sligo Presbyterian Spotify Page.











Sunday's Message - After Easter: Living with Understanding

Easter is the most important day in the year, because we celebrate the most important event in human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this sermon series, we’ll consider five ways the resurrection can impact our lives. They include the following:

On Sunday, May 25, we focused on how we can live with understanding, because the resurrection enables us to understand the significance of Christ’s coming and our role in continuing his ministry.  Below is the podcast and text of the sermon. You can stream the service by going to the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).  You can hear a podcast of the service at the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel or the Sligo Presbyterian Spotify Page.

Well, we’re about to enter a new month. And for me, May has just flown by. I mean, I’m really not sure where it went. Good night nurse, it seems like just yesterday we were celebrating Easter and getting ready for Spring and now, Pentecost is in a couple of weeks and Summer will be here before you know it. Of course, part of the reason it seems like a blur, at least to me, may have something to do with all the stuff that’s been going on within the Rudiger family particularly over the last few weeks. My goodness, last Sunday, Maggie graduated from WVU, although I think she’ll probably be a Mountaineer for life. And just a couple of days ago, Debbie officially retired. Now that’s a lot of stuff in my book. And speaking for myself, my dog and of course, my turtles, I just hope things settle down a little bit.

And since we’ll be at Pentecost in a couple of weeks, well, that means we’re about to wrap up this sermon series we started last month, you know, the one entitled After Easter: Living a New Reality. Now in three of the last four Sundays, we’ve talked about how, in light of the resurrection, we can live with hope and with clarity and with purpose. And during the message today, we’ll consider how the resurrection might help us live with understanding, in other words, how it might enable us to understand the significance of Christ’s coming and our role in continuing his ministry. 

And you know, I think it’s really interesting that we’ll be doing this on the day before what I believe is the most misunderstood national holiday we celebrate, and I’m talking about Memorial Day. You see, frankly, I think an awful lot of Americans are a little fuzzy about what this day means, and why it’s important, and how it should be remembered. I mean, even if they see it as more than just the unofficial beginning of Summer, you know, the time to dust off the grill and open up the pool, some very sincere folks seem to see it as another day to celebrate our independence, something we do on the Fourth of July, and those who served in the military, something we do on Veterans Day. And even though those two days are really important, Memorial Day, well, I think it’s supposed to mean something else. You see, this is the day we remember those who died in service, focusing on what they did and why it was important and of course, how we might respond. It’s like Richelle E. Goodrich wrote in her book, Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year:

On this day, take time to remember those who have fallen. But on every day after, do more; put the freedoms they died for to greater and nobler uses. [Richelle E. Goodrich,  Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year]

Now that’s what she wrote, and I think she’s right. If we don’t understand what the day means, we’re sure not going to learn from it, much less apply its meaning to our lives.

And I think we can say the same thing with respect to the resurrection. In fact, this idea of understanding actually played an important role in an encounter Jesus had with two disciples immediately after “...Peter ran to the tomb. And when he stooped down and looked in, he saw only the burial clothes. Then he returned, wondering what had happened.” [Luke 24:12, CEV] Just listen to what the Evangelist Luke wrote:

That same day two of Jesus’ disciples were going to the village of Emmaus, which was about eleven kilometers from Jerusalem. As they were talking and thinking about what had happened, Jesus came near and started walking along beside them. But they did not know who he was.

Jesus asked them, “What were you talking about as you walked along?”

The two of them stood there looking sad and gloomy. Then the one named Cleopas asked Jesus, “Are you the only person from Jerusalem who didn’t know what was happening there these last few days?”

“What do you mean?” Jesus asked.

They answered:

Those things that happened to Jesus from Nazareth. By what he did and said he showed that he was a powerful prophet, who pleased God and all the people. Then the chief priests and our leaders had him arrested and sentenced to die on a cross. We had hoped that he would be the one to set Israel free! But it has already been three days since all this happened.

Some women in our group surprised us. They had gone to the tomb early in the morning, but did not find the body of Jesus. They came back, saying they had seen a vision of angels who told them that he is alive. Some men from our group went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said. But they didn’t see Jesus either.

Then Jesus asked the two disciples, “Why can’t you understand? How can you be so slow to believe all that the prophets said? Didn’t you know that the Messiah would have to suffer before he was given his glory?” Jesus then explained everything written about himself in the Scriptures, beginning with the Law of Moses and the Books of the Prophets.

When the two of them came near the village where they were going, Jesus seemed to be going farther. They begged him, “Stay with us! It’s already late, and the sun is going down.” So Jesus went into the house to stay with them.

After Jesus sat down to eat, he took some bread. He blessed it and broke it. Then he gave it to them. At once they knew who he was, but he disappeared. They said to each other, “When he talked with us along the road and explained the Scriptures to us, didn’t it warm our hearts?” So they got up and returned to Jerusalem.

The two disciples found the eleven apostles and the others gathered together. And they learned from the group that the Lord was really alive and had appeared to Peter. Then the disciples from Emmaus told what happened on the road and how they knew he was the Lord when he broke the bread. [Luke 24:13-35, CEV]

Now that’s what happened, and just think about what’s going on here. You see, when the resurrected Christ disappeared after breaking the bread, those disciples understood. I think they understood what Jesus had done and why it was important and, based on what they did, how they could respond.

And you know, I think this same sort of thing applies to us. For example, in light of the resurrection, we can remember what Jesus did. Now that’s the first thing we can understand. I mean, we can remember how, throughout his life, Jesus showed love and compassion, especially for those who needed it most, and I’m talking about the sick and the hungry and the possessed, in other words, people who lacked the ability to take care of themselves, folks who were being crushed by problems and pain that they didn’t choose and couldn’t control and individuals who were often judged and dismissed, even condemned by those on the top. And we can remember how he died on a cross that he didn’t deserve to save the ones who drove the nails. And we can remember how, on the third day, he was raised from old death to new life, showing once and for all that the whistle had sounded and the game was over and death lost. Now this we can understand. As a matter of fact, we can actually do the same kind of thing Paul challenged the Corinthians to do when he wrote this:

My friends, I want you to remember the message I preached and that you believed and trusted. You will be saved by this message, if you hold firmly to it. But if you don’t, your faith was all for nothing.

I told you the most important part of the message exactly as it was told to me. This part is:

Christ died for our sins,
    as the Scriptures say.
He was buried,
    and three days later
he was raised to life,
    as the Scriptures say.
Christ appeared to Peter,
    then to the twelve.
[1 Corinthians 15:1-5, CEV]

You see, the same thing that happened to those two disciples on the Emmaus Road can happen to us. In light of the resurrection, first, we can understand what Jesus did. 

But, of course, that’s not all, because, second, we can also recognize why it’s important, you know, why the life and the death and the resurrection can and should make a difference to us. For example, we can recognize that through his life, Jesus offers us an example we can follow. You see, we don’t have to buy what our world is selling, you know, that we’re supposed to divide into little groups and then to take care of our own, as though other folks don’t really matter. Instead we can follow his example by looking past the labels and the assumptions and by focusing our attention on those in need, even if the world is telling us that they’re not worth our time and they don’t deserve our help. You see, Jesus lived, offering us an example we can follow. And we can recognize that, through his death, Jesus offers us a freedom that we can claim, the idea that when he died on the cross so did we, with all our mistakes and all our faults and all our failures. And as a result, man, we’ve been set free, free from the guilt and the shame that can be like an anchor holding us back and free to become everything God created and called and empowered us to be. You see, Jesus died, offering us a freedom we can claim. And we can recognize that, through his resurrection, man, Jesus offers us a confidence that we can experience. You see, right here and right now, we can believe that death isn’t the end, but the beginning, and that just like his tomb was empty, the day is coming when ours will be too. But not just ours, all those whom God calls to be his own, I’m talking about all those whose names the shepherd already knows and all those who will, when the time comes, recognize his voice. I’m telling you, Jesus was raised, offering us a confidence we can experience. And you know, when we follow and when we claim and when we experience, I think we’ll understand what Paul was getting at when he wrote this to the Romans:

Don’t you know that all who share in Christ Jesus by being baptized also share in his death? When we were baptized, we died and were buried with Christ. We were baptized, so we would live a new life, as Christ was raised to life by the glory of God the Father.

If we shared in Jesus’ death by being baptized, we will be raised to life with him. We know that the persons we used to be were nailed to the cross with Jesus. This was done, so our sinful bodies would no longer be the slaves of sin. We know sin doesn’t have power over dead people.

As surely as we died with Christ, we believe we will also live with him. We know that death no longer has any power over Christ. He died and was raised to life, never again to die. When Christ died, he died for sin once and for all. But now he is alive, and he lives only for God. In the same way, you must think of yourselves as dead to the power of sin. But Christ Jesus has given life to you, and you live for God. [Romans 6:3-11, CEV]

You see, in light of the resurrection, second, we can understand why what Jesus did was important. 

And third, like those two disciples who ran and told the others about the one whom they met on the Emmaus Road, we can decide how we might respond. You see, once we know what Jesus did and why it’s important, we can decide to follow his example by showing genuine love. In other words, we can intentionally do the kind of things he did and I think, deep down, we all know we probably should be doing as well, you know, like feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty, welcoming the stranger and clothing the naked, caring for the sick and comforting the prisoner. And we can decide to claim the freedom we have by offering forgiveness, and I’m talking about forgiveness not just to others but also to ourselves. I mean, instead of holding onto either guilt or grudges, we can adopt the same view that God has of us as we look out and look within. And finally we can decide to share hope with everyone around us. You know, our time here is only temporary and our destinies are in the hands of God. And because of that, we can believe, we can trust that this destiny will be magnificent. Now this we can do. And I’ll tell you, when we decide to show love and to offer forgiveness and to share hope, I think we’ll be adopting the very perspective Paul challenged the Romans to have as they dealt with folks who may be very different from themselves. He wrote:

If our faith is strong, we should be patient with the Lord’s followers whose faith is weak. We should try to please them instead of ourselves. We should think of their good and try to help them by doing what pleases them. Even Christ did not try to please himself. But as the Scriptures say, “The people who insulted you also insulted me.” And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope. God is the one who makes us patient and cheerful. I pray that he will help you live at peace with each other, as you follow Christ. Then all of you together will praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. [Romans 15:1-6, CEV]

You see, in light of the resurrection, third, we can understand how we might respond.

And you know, we can do the same kind of thing as we approach Memorial Day tomorrow. I mean, instead of seeing it as just one part of a three-day weekend or another occasion to celebrate something that already has its own day, maybe we can humbly focus on those who died in service to their country. You see, we can focus on what they did and why it’s important and how we might respond. This we can do. 

And you know, we can do this same kind of thing as we consider the resurrection. In other words, we can join those two disciples who walked and talked with the resurrected Christ on the Emmaus Road. And like them, in light of the resurrection, we can remember what Jesus did. And we can recognize why it was important. And we can decide how we might respond. In other words, after Easter, we can choose to live with understanding.

Friday, May 23, 2025

The Bulletin for the SPC Worship Service - Sunday, May 25, 2025

Easter is the most important day in the year, because we celebrate the most important event in human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this sermon series, we’ll consider five ways the resurrection can impact our lives. They include the following:

On Sunday, May 25, we'll focus on how we can live with understanding. The resurrection enables us to understand the significance of Christ’s coming and our role in continuing his ministry. Below is the bulletin for the service. You can stream the service by going to the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).  You can hear a podcast of the service at the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel or the Sligo Presbyterian Spotify Page.








Bible Readings for November 2, 2026

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