Daniel Fusco

Death is going down—thanks to Jesus' resurrection. Or as Daniel Fusco says in this week's sermon, Easter changes everything. It changes how we approach death, but also changes how we live life. As Fusco says, "We come and see so that you and I can have profound experiences with the reality of the resurrected Jesus. Once we have that experience we need to go and join God's story in the world."

Lenny Luchetti

Did you know that you have at least four different kinds of hearers every Sunday? Lenny Luchetti writes, "Your congregation consists of diverse people who listen with their mind for exegetical information, their heart for illustrative inspiration, their soul for theological reflection, and their hands for practical application." Here's some great advice for Easter week or any week of the year about, to better connect with your listeners.

Also, check out these new resources:

• Featured Illustration: Actor Nick Nolte's Wise Advice on Failure
• Featured Video: Palm Sunday God with You: This video is taken from Luke 19:41-44, and told from Jesus' perspective as he weeps over Jerusalem.
• Featured Sermons: "The Death of Death," by Daniel Fusco
• Featured Skills Article: "Connecting with More Listeners," by Lenny Luchetti

May the Risen Christ breathe his life into your Holy Week preaching.

Matt Woodley
Editor, PreachingToday.com
mwoodley@christianitytoday.com

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Matt Woodley is the pastor of compassion ministries at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.