Practice Resurrection

Today we honor and celebrate Larry’s final sermon at Waterstone Church. We focus on Jesus and the gift of salvation, and marvel at how grief and hope coexist, particularly in the story of Lazarus. This reminds us that, even in our darkest moments, Jesus, the God-Man, embodies compassion and promises resurrection. We are encouraged to embrace our faith, because true joy and renewal come from accepting Jesus into our lives. He is the one that guides us toward a deeper understanding of love, grace, and the assurance of eternal life.

References:

• “It’s no wonder… that they have produced this uncommon effect that by long habit it is almost impossible for me to draw a breath in which you are not involved.” - John Newton

• “Heaven is a fairy story for those who are afraid of the dark.” - Stephen Hawking

• “There’s nothing to fear because you weren’t conscious before you were born, and you won’t be conscious after you die.” - Sam Harris

• “The tears of God are the meaning of history.” - Nicholas Wolterstorff

• “Jesus makes high claims without being pompous… He is tender without being cowardly, strong without being harsh.” - Jonathan Edwards

• “I like to think that something survives after you die… It’s strange to think that you accumulate all this experience and maybe even a little wisdom and it just goes away.” - Steve Jobs, Former CEO of Apple

• “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” John 3:16

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