1 Corinthians 15:52-57

"Dear Father, keeper of every promise, Thank you for disclosing to us the mystery of what is to come! Keep us looking forward to that moment when we....."

"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us..."

"For our dying bodies must be transformed into bodies that will never die; our mortal bodies must be transformed into immortal bodies. Then, when our....."

You have anything more going for you than just living to pay taxes? During tax season it is always important to be reminded that life is a whole lot more than living to pay taxes, in fact, God wants us to have life that is full of purpose and meaning.

"Dear Precious One, The writer of the "word of exhortation" (Hebrews 13:22) that you call the book of Hebrews wrote this:When God spoke from Mount..."

Who has the final say in our lives? Death has been defeated by Jesus' resurrection so we need to only ask whether or not we belong to him.

Should this interfere with us being intimate? Joe Beam answers a question about low sexual desire after a heart attack and what a wife should do in this situation.

"Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed — in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet....."

"But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye,...."

It is simply not true that your best is always good enough; there are countless people every day who could witness to that. Patrick Odum reminds us that sometimes our best isn't good enough, it doesn't count, unless our focus is on the Lord Jesus and his work, then his resurrection ensures our work is not in vain!

"Dear Precious One, Yesterday I talked to you about the importance of My grace leading you to forgive those who have wounded you. That is hard. Today...."

It was a haunting sound, carried by the wind It was a haunting sound, carried by the wind as it seemed to float around those of us gathered there. The lone bugler sounding Taps

He knew that people were fickle. They could cry out, “Hosanna!” one day, then cry out, “Crucify him!” a week later. Phil Ware continues his series on CRUCIFORMED focusing on the events of Jesus' last week from his Triumphal Entry to his resurrection.

"When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been..."

"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"

"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Inspirational illustration of 1 Corinthians 15:54 -- When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."

Scripture image of 1 Corinthians 15:57 -- Thanks be to God. He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Inspirational illustration of 1 Corinthians 15:55 -- Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?

How often do you celebrate it? Phil Ware shares with us the real meaning of Independence Day and how we can celebrate it every week.

When is it time to surrender? Sometimes we need to resign from the war and surrender, trusting that we have the ultimate victory in Jesus.

"Dear Beloved, Yesterday, I used parts of one of Paul's letters to the Corinthian Christians to emphasize the authenticity of the gospel message...."

"Dear Precious Disciple, While many things in life are complicated, the basis for saving faith shouldn't be. I want you to know that your faith is on...."

You are going to die. How do you feel about it? I overheard a seven year old ask the question that many of us wonder about: Am I going to die?

"Dear Faithful Follower, People are afraid of many different kinds of things. That's why one of the most frequent commands in the Scriptures is not to..."

What do you most fear? Phil Ware continues his 7 sayings of Jesus on the Cross with the meaning of the line today of "you will be with me in paradise" and talks about the hope it brings in the face of death.

"But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable...."

Jesus died. He was buried. He was raised from the dead. Each one of those facts reminds us that Jesus was not some antiseptic hero from a distance. James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that Jesus died and was buried and that his burial has special significance for us.

Don't be fooled by the simplicity of this meal, but be reminded that Jesus makes simple things glorious! Phil Ware reminds us that though the bread and wine of this meal are simple, so were Jesus' words to Jairus' daughter, and those words changed everything.

"Dear Follower, Resurrection is coming. I will return for those who belong to Me. At My coming, everyone who belongs to Me will be given an immortal....."

What's so special about Sunday, everything! Phil Ware shares insights on Sunday, the Resurrection Day of the Lord and why the disciples miss it and why we often do as well.

Jesus died. He was buried. He was raised from the dead. Each one of those facts reminds us that Jesus was not some antiseptic hero from a distance. James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that Jesus died and was buried and that his burial has special significance for us.

Horatio Spafford knew about the storms of life The story of Horatio Spafford and his great hymn "When Peace Like a River" still inspires and encourages all of us who suffer.

We will exchange our mortal bodies for immortal bodies that are made for eternal glory! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to glorify God as we remember the encouraging future and forever-change we have in Jesus at his return in glory.

Jesus has not only given us the final victory, but he has also promised to be alive in us! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us that Jesus is the strong man who binds Satan and is Greater than any who set themselves up as our enemy.

Is there room beyond the cemetery plot for you? Patrick Odum compares the lack of vacancy in a French cemetery and a law forbidding people to die to the hope we have in the resurrection of Jesus.

What gives us hope in the middle of crisis? A funeral helps a couple of ministers understand more clearly the grace of God and the power of the human spirit.

What time of the year is it? While it is time for Easter, we need to realize that there are many who would use this time to cast doubt and bash the very idea that Jesus is Lord and rose from the dead.

What are you going to do on the next day? We all face the let down of failures on the next day; how will we handle the next day?

Jesus died. He was buried. He was raised from the dead. Each one of those facts reminds us that Jesus was not some antiseptic hero from a distance. James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that Jesus died and was buried and that his burial has special significance for us and how they helped define the way of Jesus through the cross to the empty tomb.

What in the world did were they for? Jesus' resurrection fills all of our life with meaning.

Our model, our hero, our example of great leadership, must always be Jesus! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to call us to recognize Jesus' example of being a servant and how we must resist worldly standards for our leaders in the Lord's church.

What do you think about when they put you to sleep for Things you are glad to have figured out before surgery: Have I made a difference? I am going to die someday. I am not in control.

What difference does one twinkling star really make? Phil Ware reflects upon the star the Magi saw and puts it in its context of astrologers from Iran who recognized Jesus as King of the Jews and the religious leaders among the Jews who tried to kill him.

As followers of Jesus, the clouds hold a message of hope for us, not just a warning. Phil Ware continues his series on Resurrection 2.0 and focuses this week on Jesus' return in the clouds which is guaranteed by his resurrection from the dead.

We are still a family gathered to remember Jesus, even when we gather virtually! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos to challenge us to explore deeper biblical messages in the Lord's Supper than we often allow ourselves to consider.