Resurrection UMC Hastings

The third key to a victorious life is to maintain your enthusiasm, energy, and passion for Christ. It’s a combination of hope, patience, and faith that are all needed in the quest to emerge as a winner.

The second key to a victorious life in Christ is to take a clear, honest look at ourselves. Reality check: The world doesn’t revolve around us and we are not nearly as important as we may/usually think we are.

We’re not here to predict the outcome of the U.S. presidential race. But we are here to win the race of life. There are 10 keys that not only predict the likelihood of having a victorious life, they practically guarantee it. Here's the first key to winning the race.

What better way to wrap up a message series than with an all-time favorite dessert, apple pie. But there’s more to the apple in the bible than meets the eye.

(Translation: Dandelion Leaves in Oil.) While dandelions are a tasty weed, oil is the duct tape of the bible– with a plethora of uses–including anointing with oil. Later, God uses the Holy Spirit in its place to anoint Jesus. And the rest is (our) history.

The fig tree is referred to often in the bible, usually as a sign of blessing and goodness. But fig trees that don’t produce fruit get the ax. And Jesus applies this illustration to our present lives. The good news on is it’s not over until it’s over!

It’s written that Jesus is referred to as the “lamb of God.” Well, if Jesus is the lamb of God, why in the world is Pastor Mark giving us a recipe for roast lamb?! It’s time to explore this entrée mystery.

Ever seen grapes grow without being attached to a vine? Doubt it. Same goes for Christians, i.e. the only chance of having a fruitful life is by staying connected to Jesus.

Think God doesn’t understand “dysfunctional family”? Look no further than the messed up home of twin brothers Jacob and Esau, where mere food was considered more important than a birthright.

We take a short break from our summer message series, Heaven’s Kitchen, and instead feast on the Good News (a meal unto itself, specially prepared by the head chef, God), with a message from guest speaker and new Hastings resident, Pastor Bill Robertson.