Lessons From Animals | Rev. Scott Chrostek | Church of the Resurrection

About this sermon

In the final message of the Wild Kingdom series, Pastor Scott invites us to see the world — and all of God’s creation — through a new lens. He reminds us that from the very beginning, God entrusted us with the care of creation, including the animals. Whether we’re inspired by the loyalty of a pet or the wonder of wildlife, there’s something deeply spiritual in how we relate to the creatures around us. More than just caretakers, we are called to learn from them — to see with eyes of compassion, curiosity, and care. One of the most powerful stories Pastor Scott shares is the Biblical account of Balaam’s donkey — an animal who saw what no human could see. The donkey’s awareness saved Balaam’s life and revealed a deeper truth about how God can speak through creation to awaken us. Pastor Scott connects this to modern stories of animals sensing danger, providing comfort, and even saving lives — including the amazing work of dogs in schools helping kids find courage, trust, and healing. From this message, we’re challenged to pay attention to what God might be showing us through the world around us — especially through animals. More than that, we’re called to step up and serve others with the same compassion, attentiveness, and love that these animals model for us. God’s love makes the impossible possible, and when we embody that love, we can help others find the courage to do things they never thought they could. If you’re ready to see differently, serve boldly, and love fully, this sermon is for you. Watch the full message and discover how you can join God’s work of transformation — starting with the world right around you. Watch now and take your next step at https://resurrection.church/next Highlights: [0:00] - Welcome [0:36] - Reading of Scripture [1:09] - Intro Video [1:44] - Sermon Intro: Lessons From Animals [4:55] - God Calls Us All To Care For His Creation [6:59] - Animals Draw Us Closer To God And To Each Other [9:52] - VBC 2025 Recap Video [12:44] - Lessons We Learn From Balaam’s Donkey [19:36] - Impact That Dogs Have On Our Way Of Life [21:57] - How Animals Change The World [24:18] - Dogs And No More Bullying [28:25] - A Reflection Of God’s Unconditional Love [30:50] - This Is What Love Does [33:20] - Be Part Of The Solution [35:20] - Conclusion [36:10] - Closing Prayer [36:57] - Thank You For Watching Visit our website: https://resurrection.church/ Connect with us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareresurrection Twitter: https://x.com/umcresurrection Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resurrectionumc/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChurchoftheResurrection Learn more from us at https://resurrection.church/next #ResurrectionAUnitedMethodistChurch #WildKingdomSermon #LessonsFromAnimals

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