, 6. Easter changes  us. It brought us over from death into new life in Christ.  What hope, purpose, and strength Easter gives because it makes us a kingdom of priests! Parts: A. Freed by Christ's blood. B. Convinced by Christ's testimony.  Preached on April 7, 2013, for the Second Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Easter-Makes-Us-a-Kingdom-of-Priests-Revelation1_5,6.html

Stand Strong with the Lord -- Joshua 1:1, 6-9

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.