{"id":8580,"date":"2026-02-16T06:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecityemc.org\/resources\/?p=8580"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T21:50:13","slug":"shadows-of-resurrection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecityemc.org\/resources\/sermon-series\/02\/16\/shadows-of-resurrection\/","title":{"rendered":"Shadows of Resurrection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecityemc.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/26-shadows-of-resurrection-projector-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300px\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-8592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecityemc.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/26-shadows-of-resurrection-projector-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ecityemc.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/26-shadows-of-resurrection-projector-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ecityemc.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/26-shadows-of-resurrection-projector-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ecityemc.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/26-shadows-of-resurrection-projector-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ecityemc.org\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/26-shadows-of-resurrection-projector.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Join us this Lent for a transformative six-week sermon series, &#8220;Shadows of Resurrection: Old Testament Promises Leading to Easter\u2019s Victory.&#8221; Each Sunday, we\u2019ll journey through ancient scriptures\u2014from Genesis to Daniel\u2014uncovering God\u2019s promises that point to Christ\u2019s triumph over sin and death. This season invites you to reflect deeply on your own spiritual journey, confronting sin\u2019s grip and embracing hope through repentance, prayer, and acts of love, as we prepare for the joy of Easter.<\/p>\n<p>Through vivid Old Testament stories, we\u2019ll explore themes of brokenness, sacrifice, and divine restoration. From the serpent-crushing promise in Eden to the dry bones revived in Ezekiel\u2019s vision, each message reveals how God\u2019s plan unfolds to defeat death itself, making Lent a season of personal renewal and communal worship.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re seeking a fresh start, deeper faith, or a place to belong, this series offers a meaningful path to Easter\u2019s victory. 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