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Easter Sunday 2026
In this Easter message from John 18, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund makes the case that Jesus is not merely a historical figure but a substitute for human failure and the leader of a kingdom that changes everything — inviting you to stop avoiding the question of who Jesus is and start living for something greater.
Good Friday: Words from the Cross
Bryce Vaught examines the seven final statements Jesus made from the cross, drawing parallels to Netflix's Famous Last Words to ask: what do a person's last words reveal about their heart? Discover how Jesus' final words offer forgiveness, grace, and the hope that death will never have the final say.
Encountering the Risen Christ #1 - Belief
Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, kicks off a new series starting with Easter called Encountering the Risen Christ. He examines how the disciples' discovery of Jesus's empty tomb led to belief in the resurrection, highlighting the historical evidence and prophetic fulfillment that demands our attention and response to this transformative event.
Easter Sunday - Easter = Hope
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund teaches on the hope of all creation Easter Sunday.
Embracing Hope #1 - Looking Back
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund initiates the message series Embracing Hope by reflecting on the hope found in Christ's death and resurrection.
Final Hours #6 - 1 Event (Easter 2022)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the message series "Final Hours" on Easter focusing on the truth of the risen Christ.
Final Hours #3 - 4 Places
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus visited four distinct locations during His final hours- each with special events taking place.
Final Hours #2 - 3 Stories
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus tells three parables to encourage followers to live their daily lives with the future in mind.
Final Hours #1 - 2 Questions
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins the new message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus's disciples asked two important questions of Jesus in the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew.
Fear of Missing Out - Part 1 (Easter 2021)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund kicks off the message series FOMO - Fear of Missing Out - on Easter Sunday.
What Should or Could We Be Doing During Lent?
Recent history has revealed that Evangelicals are not typically first in line to observe Lent, but there is biblical wisdom in setting aside times of special observance and dedication for our personal and corporate growth during the season of Lent leading up to Easter.
Imagined Jesus #5 - Obscure Jesus (Easter 2020)
On this Resurrection Sunday, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund shows how the resurrection of Jesus Christ doesn't make Him obscure, but helps to be completely clear about who He is and our future and be able to face face death without the fear that goes with it.
If... Then (Easter 2019)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at several "If... Then" statements about the resurrection and about how the scriptures show us the impact that it had on the believers at the time and on Christianity moving forward.