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Sermon,  April 21, 2024 

Three Sundays ago was Easter...it has three weeks since that time. How many of us have even thought about Easter...what happened on Easter week and what it means to us today, 2000 years later? 

If we are rational people seeking a relationship with an un-seen but experienced God, then the resurrection of Jesus’ Spirit is a priority to consider.  The resurrection is more than the death of one man and the rising up of his Spirit, which is very much active today.  In reality, resurrection is about transforming humanity and the world in which we humans live.  It was and is a massive undertaking by our Creator to bring humans up to their original blessing..which is to know God and not just to know about God.  And further, to  know ourselves as the every day expressions of God and his mighty creative, redeeming work of love. 

When we live into the awareness that we are here on this earth at this time to fulfill the meaning of our existence... then we joyfully and courageously express and deliver God’s love through our thoughts, words, and actions to every person with whom we come in contact and to do so every day.   

How are we doing? 

In spite of what we see and know about the problems we face here at home and abroad, sometimes deadly problems, we need to continue to celebrate Easter every day.  I think there is deep within each of us an idea or concept that there is a future worth pursuing here on earth now, today...not just in the after life.  I believe there is some forever kind of power at work in us and in the universe that is the true power, the source of all our most vital and creative energies.  And that is absolute, non-judgmental love that creates hope and actions to energize us day after day.   

Unexplainable changes, perhaps even miracles, occur when people know love, forgiveness, and sharing are more important than anything else on this planet.  With that knowledge, we then have the power to choose how to act toward all of our fellow humans.  These traits are the first order of being a Christian...a Christ like person.   

Do you think it is time to get on board for God and his way of living?  With our personal and worldly problems and possibilities, the future of today and tomorrow depend on how we, each one of us, in our own way taps into the renewing dynamic of the resurrection that dwells in the deepest reaches of our human souls. God has already come to save us...it is up to us to carry out that saving life for each of us. 

Yes, Jesus’ body died.  His spirit is alive today full of energy and love, compassion and forgiveness.   

My questions today are:  Are you living the resurrection, or are you ignoring it day after day?  Are you willing to be transformed, changed and put in your decisions the spirit of love first and foremost, or will you like billions of other people, continue to crucify that powerful and loving spirit which can and will save us all? 

Your choice today, and each day that follows. 

Amen