Rising from the Ashes

To rise like a phoenix means to emerge from a catastrophe stronger, smarter, and more powerful.
But the mythical phoenix built its own funeral pyre, burst into flames, and died before transformation. Can 2,000 year old myths still teach?
Worship Leader: Rev Russ Menk and Rev Ryan Althaus
Worship Associate: Randy James
Video of two sermons here:

Video of Welcoming Words here: