Church of the Resurrection Leawood Sermons

Simon Peter was faced with a choice as to what kind of rock he would be. Pastor Adam Hamilton discusses Simon Peter as a bedrock of our faith.

In the midst of a storm on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus called Simon Peter to step out of the boat and walk on the turbulent water. Pastor Adam Hamilton challenges us to think about how this story compels us to respond to the call of Jesus Christ.

Simon, who was nicknamed "The Rock" by Jesus, responded to the call to become a "fisher of men." In this sermon, Pastor Adam looks at the historical site where this call likely took place and examines what the call of Jesus looks like for us today.

What is the Bible? How are we to read it to get the most from it? Rev. Adam Hamilton attempts to take us through the entire Bible in 30 minutes. (Spoiler: he went a couple minutes over 30.)

Rev. Mike Graves, professor at Saint Paul School of Theology, shares what he's learned about how the early church practiced communion and why we should celebrate the Eucharist with a spirit of festivity.

Rev. Cheryl Jefferson Bell examines what it means to worship in spirit and in truth.

Rev. Adam Hamilton explores one of 2017's biggest blockbuster films, Beauty & the Beast, and the ways in which it reveals the truth of the gospel in our lives.

Pastor Adam Hamilton looks at the film Star Wars Rogue One and examines the lessons we can learn from it that apply to our own faith.

So many of us feel broken and useless - around 865,000 people attempt suicide every year. Pastor Adam Hamilton offers an honest look at suicide, warning signs to look for, what to do when a loved one is suicidal, and how the gospel is a message of ultimate hope.

Pastor Scott discusses the parable of the Good Samaritan and the challenge it gives us to be the ones who show mercy, no matter how risky that feels.