Sunday Teaching

Hope, Suffering & Glory (1 Peter 1:1-12)

Pastor Steve Van Denend kicks off a new sermon series in 1 Peter with a message about resurrection hope found in Jesus. He encourages believers facing hostility to remember they are chosen by God and their lives should reflect their heavenly identity. Van Denend discusses how trials refine believers' faith and how God uses suffering to deepen love for Him. He emphasizes orienting hope around future glory with Jesus rather than earthly things. The sermon encourages listening to God's word for instruction, correction and hope during difficult times, looking forward to eternity with God. This message was broadcast on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.

Freed from Sin, Saved for Life: The Hope of Easter

In this Easter Sunday message, Pastor Neil Schori explores the significance of Jesus' resurrection and what it means to be saved through faith in Him. He discusses how salvation saves believers from sin and death, and gives them a new identity and life in Christ. Schori emphasizes that Christians are saved not just for heaven, but to experience redemption and to do good works that demonstrate God's change in them. The overarching theme is that true salvation transforms who we are at our core and empowers us to live distinctly for God and share the gospel with others. This message was broadcast on Sunday, March 31, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections. 199

Palm Sunday and the Promise of Malachi (Malachi 4:4-6)

Pastor Neil Schori explores how the book of Malachi bridges the gap between the Old and New Testament, and prophetically previews Palm Sunday. This message was broadcast on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections. 198

How Have We Spoken Against You?

Steven Van Denend continues our walk through the book of Malachi. How does the Lord respond when His people ask, how have we spoken against you? This message was broadcast on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections. 197