"From Dry Bones to New Life" - 5 p.m. The River Service 03/01/2026

Mar 1, 2026  •  Rev. Billy Cerveny

Rev. Billy Cerveny uses a humorous story about his first ski boat to illustrate what the early Christian life can feel like—full of freedom and excitement until difficulties hit and spiritual “engines” stall. Drawing from Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, Billy clarifies that salvation is not like catching a rope and trying hard to hold on. Instead, he shows that apart from Christ we are spiritually dead—like dry bones in Ezekiel’s vision—until Jesus rescues us, washes us clean, breathes His Spirit into us, and makes us entirely new. The Christian life is not powered by our effort but by Christ living His life in us. Billy encourages weary believers to stop striving, “turn the knob” of faith, and rest in the resurrection life already given in Jesus. For those unsure or seeking, he extends the invitation to receive new birth, new identity, and new life in Christ today.

Document

More From All Sermons

“Sent to Make Disciples: Living the Great Commission” - 10am Traditional Eucharist
May 31, 2026  •  The Rev. Charlie Holt
“Living by the Power of the Holy Spirit” - 10am Traditional Eucharist
May 24, 2026  •  The Rev. Billy Cerveny
“The Everyday Work of the Holy Spirit” - 5pm The River Service
May 24, 2026  •  The Rev. Billy Cerveny
“The Cross-Shaped Journey: Finding Christ in the Middle of Suffering” - 5pm The River Service
May 17, 2026  •  The Rev. Billy Cerveny
“When the Brochure Lies: Finding Christ in the Midst of Suffering” - 11am Traditional Eucharist
May 17, 2026  •  The Rev. Billy Cerveny
“Faithful Through the Fire: Hope, Humility, and Endurance in Christ” - 9am Traditional Eucharist
May 17, 2026  •  Rev. Carolyn Jones
"The Victory of Christ”- 11am Traditional Eucharist
May 10, 2026  •  The Rev. Billy Cerveny
“Paid in Full: Fighting From the Victory of Christ” - 5pm The River Service
May 10, 2026  •  The Rev. Billy Cerveny
“Back to the Basics: Growing Deeper in the Gospel” - 5pm The River Service
May 3, 2026  •  The Rev. Billy Cerveny
“From Showing Up to Belonging: A Journey of Faith and Growth” - 11am Traditional Eucharist
May 3, 2026
“No More Stars and Dots: Finding Your Worth in the Eyes of God” - 9am Traditional Eucharist
May 3, 2026  •  The Rev. Charlie Holt
“Grace in the Fire: Reflecting Christ Through Unjust Suffering” - 11am Traditional Eucharist
Apr 26, 2026  •  The Rev. Charlie Holt
View Series