He is Risen! Discover GOD's Secret To Finding Peace
Shepherd's Grove • Apr 19, 2025 • 31 min
Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.
Summary
Themes
Key Points
- 1.Peter's sermon in Acts 2 resulted in three distinct reactions—some were perplexed, some mocked, and some believed—showing that the gospel message evokes different responses while sustaining an unbroken tradition of faith.
- 2.Jesus' resurrection demonstrates that He is the firstborn among many into eternal life, giving believers confidence that death is more like waking up than falling asleep.
- 3.In order for something to be made clean, another must absorb the dirt; Jesus willingly took on our sin at the cross so that we could be cleansed and come boldly before God.
- 4.Like Baarack the lost sheep who appeared heavy on the outside but was starving underneath, we can look successful materially while spiritually starving inside.
- 5.The parable of the lost coin reminds us that regardless of how tarnished or damaged we feel by past mistakes, our inherent value to God never changes.
- 6.Through the parable of the prodigal son, God reveals that He has no employees or hired hands—only beloved sons and daughters whom He runs to embrace and restore.
- 7.The older brother's resentment reveals how envy can harden hearts to God's joy, leaving an open invitation for everyone to lay aside resentment and take their seat at the table.
Sermon Moments
“The illustration of washing a dirty car, showing that making something clean requires something clean to absorb the dirt—a picture of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.”
“The truth that for a believer who trusts in Christ, death is more like waking up than falling asleep.”
“The story of Baarack the lost sheep in Australia, who looked fat with 80 pounds of overgrown wool but was actually starving and blind underneath.”
“The lesson from silver coins: even when tarnished and discolored, silver retains its exact value because silver is silver in the eyes of the master.”
“The father running out to meet the returning prodigal son, breaking cultural decorum to embrace his child before an apology speech could even be finished.”
“The revelation that in God's house there are no employees or hired hands—only beloved sons and daughters.”
“The older brother's resentment, which grew out of hidden envy rather than pure anger, keeping him outside his father's celebration.”
“The open ending of Luke 15, leaving a empty seat at the table of sinners for anyone willing to lay aside self-righteousness and join God's joy.”
This Week
Remember This
God loves you right where you are, values you as His beloved child, and invites you to step into peace, forgiveness, and new life through Christ.
A Challenge for You
Why not live your life at peace with God, knowing what would happen for you if death comes? God loves you right where you are, just as you are. Won't you come home today and be made into a new creation?These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.
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