Defeating Fear and Doubt

Summary: Fear is the anticipation of a threat. It can be a good thing to help us avoid unnecessary problems or trials. Doubt can also be useful to help us to understand the truth of a given situation. When it comes to faith, fear and doubt can be debilitating. Throughout history, many civilizations used fear to help maintain their rule. The Roman practice of crucifixion was an example of this. There is one way to protect ourselves from being ruled by fear. The opposite of fear is the anticipation of joy. In the face of fear, people seek comfort and hope. For Christians, this is found in the resurrection of Christ. We cannot live out our Christian faith until we live in the hope of being reunited in the God’s kingdom for all eternity.

Easter 3 Sunday Service – April 18, 2021

Prelude: “This Joyful Eastertide”, Jan Bender

Greeting

Call to Worship “Easter Canticle”, William Boyce, 1760

Hymn: “Alleluia! Jesus is Risen”

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Acts 3: 12-19

Gospel Reading: Luke 24:36-49

Solo: “Easter Alleluia”, Joseph Rheinberger, 1882

Sermon

Sermon Hymn: “Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing”

Prayers & The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “This Joyful Eastertide”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Easter Procession”, Joseph Noyon, 1912