We had seen Christ lifted up on the cross, only to be taken down to a grace. He arose! There are times we feel as if we are stuck down in life. But, as we wait for the promise of God’s power, we know God will raise us up again.

Jesus plainly teaches us that if we love him, as we so often say we do, we will keep (do) his commandments. By that statement, how much do we truly love Christ-how are we keeping his commands?

If God tells you to do something, do it. Christ has told us to prioritize the Kingdom of God--do it!

These are the weekly sermons from Kelsey Memorial UMC in Corpus Christi, TX, The Sparkling City by the Sea.

Paul met Lydia, a servant of God. After she & her house were baptized, she asked Paul and his company to stay with them as a sign that she was, “faithful to the Lord.” Even after Christ has been raised, people need to be encouraged in their faith. We need encouragers.

Peter was shown that everyone belongs to God. He, and others like him, had tried to exclude others, but the apostle learned that was not God’s plan. Even after Christ has been raised, people are still excluded from the family of God. We need people to serve.

Peter was able to raise someone from the dead. It was something he had seen Jesus do several times. Christ’s compassion brought healing to many people, and People followed his example. Even after Christ has been raised, there are still people who are hurting. We need healers.

Easter people cannot help but reach out to the world around them because that is exactly what Christ did for us.

These are the weekly sermons from Kelsey Memorial UMC in Corpus Christi, TX, The Sparkling City by the Sea.

The concept of First Fruits is not about money. It's about giving God our best. The fruit of giving is trust.