Gray Memorial United Methodist Church Sermons

Because Christ is Alive We Can Look Forward With Hope

19 min · 18. maj 2026
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In this Ascension Sunday sermon on Acts 1:1–11 and Luke 24:44–53, Pastor Beth reflects on the disciples’ uncertainty after Jesus ascends into heaven. Using the famous phrase “Elvis has left the building” as an unexpected entry point, the message explores how Ascension is not abandonment, but the expansion of Christ’s presence in the world. The disciples long for certainty about the future, but Jesus gives them a calling instead: “You will be my witnesses.” The sermon connects this moment to the fears and transitions we all face—grief, change, aging, uncertainty, and the temptation to stand still. Because Christ is alive, we do not face the future alone. Christ goes before us, meets us everywhere, and empowers us to move forward with hope. To access the bulletin for this service, visit www.graymumc.org/bulletins.

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