Church of the Resurrection Downtown Sermons

We live in a society divided. We see generational conflict, partisan conflict, and many other kinds of division all around us. In this sermon, Pastor Adam challenges us to listen and love the people who believe and act differently than we do.

In this season of preparing for a new year, Pastor Wendy Lyons Chrostek asks us to take a persistent approach to our resolutions for 2020 and to pursue a prayer-filled connection with God throughout the year.

Merry Christmas! In this Candlelight Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Adam Hamilton tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and shares why the birth of this child gives him hope even today.

Anne Williams, Care Pastor at Resurrection Downtown, preaches a message for our service of healing and hope for those who don't feel merry and bright this Christmas.

"Emmanuel" means "God with us," and the story of how God was with ancient Judah still speaks to us today. In this message, Adam Hamilton looks at God's promise to be with us and considers how we can more fully embrace that promise today.

In the middle of a hopeless situation, Isaiah prophesied about the hope that a shoot would grow from the stump of Jesse. Pastor Adam preaches about how we find that prophecy fulfilled in the birth and life of Jesus Christ, and he shares about what that hope means for us today.

The Evensong service featured original music from the COR Worship Collective's forthcoming Advent album. It was an evening full of music, liturgy, Psalms and a special message from Pastor Matt Bisel.

As we anticipate the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Pastor Adam Hamilton shows us what it means to prepare ourselves and our world for the coming of the Messiah.

Special guest Jim Wallis shares with us his understanding of Jesus and how that understanding shapes the way we engage in our society.

This week we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Downtown location of Church of the Resurrection! Pastor Scott Chrostek preaches on the impact this young church has already had and can continue to have within the Kansas City community.