In this sermon Ascension Sunday sermon, Rev. Len Vander Zee explores the profound mystery of Jesus Christ’s Ascension, preaching from Luke 24:44-53, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Colossians 3:1-4. we're invited to reimagine the Ascension not as a departure but as an entry into a deeper dimension of reality where Christ reigns over all creation. In this sermon, Rev. Vander Zee connects the Ascension with the ongoing mission of the Church, emphasizing that our hope is anchored in Christ’s victory over sin and death. Together, we're encouraged to live with the assurance that Christ's presence and power are closer than we might think, guiding us through the "long defeat" towards ultimate victory in him.
About Church of the Servant:
Our Mission:
Rooted in Christ and nurtured by the Spirit, we grow in God’s grace to share gifts of refuge, fellowship, and hope.
As a congregation gathered around the Tree of Life, we are called to:
participate in worship that is Reformed and liturgical, historic and modern, local and global,
prepare people for fruitful service by nurturing their gifts and cultivating their discipleship,
create a community where the burdened and suffering will find shelter, where the alienated will be accepted, and where those seeking God will be shown the way,
share God’s lavish love in Jesus and promote justice and peace for our neighbors near and far and for the earth, our common home.