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Expecting the Unexpected

On April 11, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

I preached this message on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Here is the link to the text, Mark 15:42-16:8. Introduction When was the last time something surprising and unexpected happened in your life? And by that I mean something good, something wonderful, but something that, frankly, you really didn’t see coming. Now, if you’re like …

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My Resurrection Sunday Message

On April 4, 2021 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

This morning during our Easter service, I shared the reflection below by Karl Vaters. I then shared some reflections of my own. “The Gospel Of Failure (A Good Friday Reflection)” By Karl Vaters / April 1, 2021: “The gospel was built on failure. The good news started as very bad news. It was never supposed …

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Living Our Holy Week

On March 28, 2021 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

Today is Palm Sunday and is the beginning of Holy Week, that week in the church year where we acknowledge and celebrate Jesus’ journey to the cross and eventual resurrection. It is also the end of the Lenten season, a period of sacrifice, repentance, renunciation, and fasting. When I think of Jesus during this time, …

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