Rooted on Easter: Share your story!
April 20, 2025 / Cornerstone Global Methodist Church
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:29-39
In this telling of the Easter story, the disciple named is giving the first Christian sermon, after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus.
Our sermon series entitled has shown ways to get rooted in a good relationship with God – including today’s theme: SHARE YOUR , of your interaction with God in life.
Easter is accurately called Sunday, the day of the week when Jesus arose from the dead. He died for our sins, and rose to show he has the power of eternal life…that he can give to you!
Easter is the story of Jesus but often for families is celebrated with .
What’s your favorite Easter Candy?
What’s your favorite non-candy Easter food?
Nathan ended up liking the pie ingredient called because of his grandma’s description (story) that this celery-like vegetable was actually good!
People know the One True Good Story of Jesus because of other people sharing the story as they share their own story of interaction with God!
THE STORY:
- Corruption
- Catastrophe
- Confusion
- Christ’s 1st Arrival
- Christ’s 2nd Arrival
If your parents raised you to follow Jesus: How did they help you know Jesus’ story?
If your parents did NOT raise you to follow Jesus: How did you learn about Jesus’ story?
According to Peter’s original Christian sermon in Acts 2:32-33, our response to hearing of the story of Jesus should be, just as Peter declared: and be !
THEN, you can live a new life by the power of the Holy Spirit!
If you’re making that decision for the first time or want some help taking your next step in your story with Jesus, let us know and we’d be HAPPY to help this Easter!
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GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Where did YOU first hear about Jesus? Was it all positive, or did it somehow hurt your perception of who Jesus is, what Christians are like, etc.?
- Who helped you understand the story of God’s interaction with humanity as described in the Bible?
- Have you ever helped someone else understand God’s story of interaction with humanity?
READ: Genesis 3, and Acts 2:29-39
- What human problem was Jesus addressing in his death and resurrection?
- Is this a problem YOU PERSONALLY have?
- Have you accepted both the forgiveness of God through Jesus AND the call to live a new life as a disciple of Jesus?
- If so, how are you helping know God’s story and its effect on your life?
PRAYER: “Lord, help my heart and mind to be led by you such that my actions AND my words help people to know your story and your desire to add them into the current chapter as one of your children. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.”
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