Church of the Resurrection Overland Park Sermons

This week is election week in the United States, and there is an intense polarization between the people in our two main political parties. How can we see past our parties and remember the humanity of those who believe differently than we do? In this week's sermon, Pastor Adam Hamilton shares with us some stories and some tips on how to do just that.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells a parable about separating the "sheep" from the "goats" on the day of judgment. What does it mean to be a sheep or a goat? Pastor Adam challenges us to look at the work we do in the world and consider our place in the kingdom of God.

In this sermon, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church teaches us that love is the way to the kingdom of God.

As Christians, how should we interact with people of other faith traditions? In this week's sermon, Pastor Adam Hamilton asks us to look for places of agreement even as we have gracious disagreements about our beliefs.

As we begin our 30th anniversary celebration, we are launching a campaign – not a campaign for a politician, but for kindness. We are challenging our community to participate in 30 acts of kindness over the next 30 days as a part of a push to #LoveYourNeighbor.

In this sermon, Pastor Adam considers what we can learn from the inspirational story of Anna Sarol to find joy in the midst of adversity.

In this sermon, Pastor Adam considers how we can find joy by remembering that God works through our pain to bring goodness.

We're surrounded by conflict – in our nation, in the United Methodist denomination, and in many other places. It seems like we feel it everywhere we turn! In this sermon, Pastor Adam Hamilton considers how Christ empowers us to find joy in the middle of conflict.

How is it possible to find joy in the middle of impossible circumstances? In this week's sermon, Pastor Adam Hamilton considers the life and ministry of Paul and how his letter to the church in Philippi can teach us to find joy no matter our situation.

The Holy Spirit empowers us to live as witnesses of God's work in the world. In this message, Pastor Adam Hamilton challenges us to embrace that call.