Pastor Amos preaching at Grace Church in Park Forest, IL

Sermon Notes

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The stone rolled away from the tomb, symbolizing the resurrection of Jesus.

Easter Day: A New Start

“If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above.” (Colossians 3:1) “Do not be afraid… He is not here; he has risen” (Matthew 16:5-6)

Apr 5

A communion meal of bread and wine set out on a table with a ray of light streaming in.

The Meal of Proclamation

“This day shall be a day of remembrance for you. You shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord…you shall observe it as a perpetual ordinance." (Exodus 12:14) “Do this…in remembrance of me...For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes." (1 Corinthians 11:26)

Apr 2

Dried palms and a cross placed on a wooden table.

Victory Day

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Lord, save us!” (Psalm 118:24-25) “Hosanna…Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9)

Mar 29

A dirt road in the country stretching out into the distance.

The Redemption Road

“Hope in the Lord… with him is great power to redeem” (Psalm 130:7) “When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out…Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” (John 11:43-44)

Mar 22

Journeying in Grace

“Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.” (1 Samuel 16:12). “For once you were darkness, but now… You are light. Walk as children of light.” (Eph. 5:8). “Jesus answered…whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.” John 4:14

Mar 15

Wayfaring stones sitting in a shallow river.

Companion on the Journey

“I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink.” Exodus 17:6 “Jesus answered…whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.” John 4:14

Mar 8

Hands open in prayer with a divine light shining down.

Guided by the Promise

“The Lord had said to Abram, 'Go from your country…to the land I will show you…I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you…and he went.” (Genesis 12:1-4). “It was not through the law that Abraham…received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.” (Romans 4:13). “Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4

Mar 1

Mercy on the Wilderness Road

“Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered” (Psalm 32:1). “Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4

Feb 22

A Clean Heart

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) “We entreat you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20b)

Feb 18