Sermons

An Invitation to Life

April 27, 2025 - John 20:19-31

Jesus is alive. He appeared to many, many disciples. He even appeared to a skeptic. Thomas is known for doubting, but Thomas went on to accomplish great things for Jesus. What happened? He saw the Lord and recevied eternal life. So can you. Come worship with us and learn about Jesus’ invitation to life.

You can listen to the scripture about Thomas here:

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Jesus: Risen and Ready

April 20, 2025 - Acts 10:34-43

He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Eden Church joins with Christians around the world to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Jesus is a living savior. He is risen and ready to save and change the lives of every person who believes in him. Come join us for worship on Easter Sunday as we celebrate His resurrection, receive Holy Communion, and learn again of Jesus’ ability to change lives.

Our scripture reading is from Acts 10 and you can hear a reading of the scripture here:

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Behold Your King

April 13, 2025 - Luke 19:28-44

When Eden Church gathers again for worship, it will be Palm Sunday, the day Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey. This event started the final week of Jesus’ life. What is so importane about this event? How can we better appreciate Jesus and His work as our King? Come join us for worship at 9:15 AM to find out. Not familiar with this story? You can listen to Pastor Roberts read it here:

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Confirmation Papers

April 06, 2025 - John 12:1-8

​Eden Church has several students who are completing the Confirmation process. On Sunday they will be presenting their statement of faith papers to the congregation. These young people have been intentionally studying more about their faith and are soon to make a profession of faith and join our church. Come worship with us on Sunday and support them as they make the presentations to our congregation.

You can listen to Pastor John reading John 12:1-8 here:

A Gracious Savior

March 30, 2025 - Luke 15:1-10

As we move through this Lenten season, we turn our attention to Jesus, our Rescuer. Jesus was sent by God the Father to rescue us and he teaches us about the God who sent Him, the God who rejoices when his children are rescued. Do you understand God’s joy? Do you share with God in his joy? Let’s listen to Jesus as he teaches us about our Gracious Savior on Sunday.

You can listen to the scripture here:

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A Dreadful Condition

March 23, 2025 - Luke 13:1-9

Why do bad things happen to good people? What do we make of plane crashes, accidents, disease, and violence? Is that God’s way of punishing bad people? Jesus had some important words to say about this matter. Come join us for worship on Sunday as Pastor John Roberts helps us explore what Jesus says about a dreadul condition.

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A Martyr’s Heart

March 16, 2025 - Luke 13:31-35

​This Lenten season we focus on Jesus our Rescuer. We consider the mindset Jesus had to go willingly to the cross for our ransom. This morning we consider how Jesus had a Martyr’s Heart. Jesus knew he was in a dangerous place. Why was he willing to risk it? We get a glimpse of Jesus’ heart as he steadied himself toward Jerusalem and death. What made him commited to go? What can we learn of his thinking from Luke’s gospel? What does God want us to do as we consider Jesus’ journey? Come worship with us and find out.

You can listen to Luke 13:31-35 here:

Tempted for Us

March 09, 2025 - Luke 4:1-13

We enter the Lenten season, a time of reflection on the sufferings and sacrifice of Jesus. Jesus endured much for us, inlcuding temptation. This Sunday, Pastor John will lead us into a study of the temptation of Christ. Come and learn what Jesus experienced and how he can assist us with our own temptations. Listen to Pastor John read our text here:

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Transfiguration

February 02, 2025 - Luke 9:28-36

This Sunday we look at the transfiguration of Jesus Christ. What is this story about? Why does it matter? Let’s explore this event and its significance for you and me. Not familiar to this story you can listen to it here:

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Good News of Great Joy

February 23, 2025 - Luke 2:8-14

​The good news of Jesus is the greatest message to share in the world. Brett Lunn heard that message in Edwardsville and now wants to carry that message to West Africa. Come worship with us to meet Brett, hear his passion, and find how we can support him in his work and ministry. Brett is going to speak from Luke 2:8-14. you can hear the scripture here:

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