Church of the Resurrection Leawood Sermons

It's not often that pastors preach Easter sermons based on the resurrection story in the Gospel of Mark – that's because Mark ends abruptly, seemingly in the middle of the story. In this message, Pastor Adam explains why that abrupt ending is oddly appropriate for us today.

Pastor Adam Hamilton takes us on a journey through the final days of Jesus' life on earth leading up to the crucifixion. This message culminates in the raising of the cross and the extinguishing of the Christ candle – looking forward to the sunrise and joy of Easter.

The Gospel of Mark was written for early Christians who were under threat of persecution from Nero, and it contains a thread of hope in the midst of fear. Pastor Scott describes the reason for this hope in this sermon.

Pastor Scott Chrostek talks the Gospel of Mark and how often the disciples are presented as misunderstanding. Christ came to open their vision to the kingdom of God – and offers us the same opportunity.

Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" In the same way, Pastor Adam asks us to ponder that question. Is Jesus our Christ, our Messiah?

Pastor Adam takes us with him to visit Capernaum, the hometown of Jesus during his ministry, to learn more about who Jesus was and how the Gospel of Mark presents him.

Pastor Adam takes listeners with him to the Holy Land as he begins a series of sermons that examines the Gospel of Mark's perspective on the life and ministry of Jesus.

What is unique about the Christian faith, and where does it overlap with the beliefs of other religions? Pastor Adam Hamilton describes the love, purpose and hope that lead him to follow the way of Christ.

What do Christianity and Islam have in common? Where are they different? What can our Muslim neighbors teach us about our own faith? Pastor Adam Hamilton shares what he has found.

This past weekend was Holocaust Remembrance Day – an important time for us to remember our Jewish neighbors and learn more about how our faiths intersect.