Elisha Freeman – Jesus is flanked by a ‘great crowd’ as he approaches the town of Nain. As he reaches the city gate, he is met by widow, a funeral procession, and a large crowd. What happens when two large but very different crowds meet at the gate?
Mar 31, 2024 Elisha Freeman — In one of the more tragic moments of Jesus’ ministry, Jesus speaks some of the most powerful words. Words that have comforted and provided hope for millions since. This morning, on Resurrection Sunday, we will hear Jesus gently and powerfully remind us who He is and what He can do.
Apr 09, 2023 — Elisha Freeman When the resurrected Jesus encountered the woman in the garden, he greeted them with the equivalent of a ‘Good Morning’. After the events of Friday that resulted in Jesus’ death and burial, what made this a good morning? How can it be a good morning when there is so much grief, fear, and uncertainty? Our lesson this morning focus’ on these questions and more so that our faith and hope can be strengthened with the reality of the angel’s words: ‘He is not here, He is risen’.
Apr 17, 2022 Elisha Freeman — It has been at least two weeks since Jesus has been resurrected and Peter has not had an opportunity to speak with him. Does this mean Jesus is done with Peter? Can Peter return from his denial of Jesus when he was arrested? Does this mean the things that Jesus promised Peter in Matthew 16:15-18 are now going to someone else? Is there any hope for Peter? This morning we will read through the third resurrection appearance to answer our questions.
Apr 04, 2921 — Elisha Freeman — Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven” ends with the author acknowledging the futility of the loss and the realization of hopelessness. Many of us know this feeling and reality very well as we battle hopelessness as a constant companion. The resurrection of Jesus reminds us that while the believer battles hopelessness there is not such thing as having no hope. Easter is about the revival of hope.
Apr 12, 2020 – Elisha Freeman – What happens when a parade and a funeral procession meet on the same road? This is the question that comes to mind when Jesus and His crowd meet a widow from Nain going to bury her only son. In this encounter we are reminded that nothing is beyond Jesus’ power.
