Podcasts about easter series

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Jesus Christ takes our sin and gives us His righteousness. This great exchange is the foundation of the Christian life. He erases our debt, and fills our spiritual bank account. We die to a life that ends in death, and we are raised to a life that endures for eternity. In this episode, we talk about the exchanged life, what it is, how to walk it out, and how to enter into it if you are ready to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and King. Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  ⭐️ DID YOU PRAY WITH US? WELCOME! SOME THOUGHTS: https://tinyurl.com/S4E32Prayer 

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Enson Thomas brings us a post-Easter message. This audio was recorded at our service in Great Denham on Sunday 12th April 2026.

Over and over throughout Holy Week, we see Jesus doing the hard thing because He loves us. Jesus Christ was never bolder or more clear about His true identity than in the final days before His death on the cross.He loves us enough to get in our face and call us out when we are on a path that is heading to destruction. The words and actions of Jesus may seem harsh, but in reality they were loving. Jesus was the king of tough love. But tough love isn't for the tender-hearted who desperately want to please the Father. Tough love is for the hard-hearted who need to be broken before it's too late. Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 

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A message from Ed Chan at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ed finishes our Easter Series: Servant King speaking on "The Mission of the Church", Philippians 2:10-11.

What begins with fearful people behind locked doors becomes a moment of peace, purpose, and power as Jesus comes near. He does not merely comfort them—He commissions them. The risen Christ brings peace through His finished work, sends His people into the world, empowers them by His Spirit, and entrusts them with the message of the gospel. This passage reminds us that Easter is not something to admire from a distance. It is a reality that transforms how we live—calling us out of fear and into a life of witness, shaped by His peace and sustained by His Spirit.

Reading: John 20:24-31 

Felix Oppong brings us a post-Easter message called "Power of His Resurrection". This audio was recorded at our service in Putnoe on Sunday 12th April 2026.

Concluding our 3-part Easter Series, Pastor Glen Munday brings a challenging word on the power of Peace, Forgiveness and hope that was given to us on the cross.

 We walk through John 20:1-18 in our series Face to Face with Jesus, a two-week Easter Series.

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Easter Series 2026: Eyewitnesses of Jesus Part 3: Peter Peter's story is not just about failure…it's about what Jesus does after the failure. Peter didn't drift away slowly, he denied Jesus directly. Face to face with pressure, he said: “I do not know that man.” Three times. And when it was over, Scripture says he went out and wept bitterly. This is the weight of sin, not just what he did, but the realization of it. And that's where grace came looking for him. After the resurrection, the angel says: “Go tell His disciples and Peter…” Why mention Peter? Because Jesus knew something...Shame would try to keep Peter from coming back. So before Peter could even make a move toward Jesus…Jesus made a move toward him. That's where the restoration of what shame tried to steal comes in. When they meet again, Jesus doesn't say: “Explain yourself.” He says: “Do you love Me?” Three times. Each question wasn't reopening the wound, it was healing it. And then Jesus speaks purpose again: “Feed My sheep.” The Depth Behind "Feed My Sheep": Your failure didn't cancel your calling. Your mistake didn't erase your identity. Your story isn't over. What Forgiveness Does: Your sins have been sent away, not partially, but completely. You are pardoned and your debt is cancelled with nothing left to repay. You are FREE...It breaks your chains, where you are no longer bound. Peter's lowest moment didn't define him, Jesus' forgiveness did. He went from weeping in shame…to walking in purpose. The full series message concludes: John → You are loved Thomas → You can believe Peter → You are forgiven Key Takeaway - You don't have to stay where you fell, because Jesus is still calling your name.

Palm Sunday wasn't just marketing for Jesus. It was an offer to accept Jesus Christ as King. Our Messiah—our King—is one to whom we swear allegiance because we trust Him. To be saved by faith is not just accepting the gift of eternal life. It is trusting Jesus Christ enough to follow Him and obey even when we don't understand where He is taking us and why the journey is so hard. This doesn't mean we have no doubts or that we need to have perfect faith before we can be saved. It means that, despite our doubts, we affirm the ancient declaration: “Jesus Christ is Lord.”For the next three episodes, we'll be lingering in the Easter season with thoughts on Jesus the King, the nature of "tough love" and how Jesus wielded it during Holy Week, and the incredible exchange that He offers through His death and resurrection. If you want to sit with some of these thoughts, you can find three related blog posts at Deeper Walk's website (linked). Join us as we explore the significance of the Easter season, delving into Jesus' kingship, the rejection He faced, and what allegiance to King Jesus means for us today. Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 

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Sermon from April 5, 2026; 10:30am.

What begins in darkness and grief ends in recognition, joy, and mission. Mary comes to the tomb as a grieving seeker—but leaves as a believing witness, having encountered the risen Christ for herself.This passage shows us that the resurrection is not only a fact to be believed, but a reality that changes everything. The risen Jesus meets us in our sorrow, brings us into a new relationship with the Father, and sends us out as His witnesses.Because He is risen, we are not only comforted—we are called to live as those who belong to Him.

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There is a heavy, hollow space in the Easter story that we often rush past, but for a grieving mom, it's the place where we live every day. It's the "messy middle" between the cross and the resurrection—the silent Saturday where what you hoped for didn't happen, and what you're left holding feels impossibly heavy. If you've ever felt like heaven has gone quiet since the death of your child, you are not as alone as you feel.   In this episode, we step together into that sacred, quiet space where God seems distant and the journey feels too long to endure. You'll hear a story that reminds us how a simple shift in perspective can change everything, even when the pain remains the same.   Inside this conversation, we'll explore together: The significant difference between God's silence and His absence in your grief journey. Why the "Saturday" of your story is the hardest place to sit, and how Jesus personally understands that isolation. The subtle shift that happens when you stop walking into the unknown and start walking toward home. How to find the strength to lift your head when the weight of child loss feels like more than you can bear. You don't have to figure out the "why" of the silence today. You only need to know that the road home does not lead to despair—it leads to life, restoration, and the arms of a Father who has never left your side. Take a deep breath and join me for part four of our Easter series; let's find the path home together.                

We walk through John 18:28-19:5 in our series Face to Face with Jesus, a two-week Easter Series.

What did Jesus seem to think was going to happen to you?

Easter Series 2026: Eyewitnesses of Jesus Part 2: Thomas This message shifts our focus to Thomas, not to shame his doubt, but to reveal what Jesus does through it. Thomas is often labeled “Doubting Thomas,” but Scripture shows something deeper: he wasn't the only one who doubted…he was just the one honest enough to say it out loud. I. More Than a Doubter Thomas wasn't weak, he was loyal and courageous. - In John 11, he was willing to die with Jesus - In John 14, he asked questions others were afraid to ask - He stayed with the disciples even in uncertainty - Thomas wasn't faithless, he was searching. II. The Reality of Doubt After the resurrection, when the disciples said, “We've seen the Lord,” Thomas responded: “Unless I see…I will not believe.” But here's the truth: All the disciples struggled with unbelief. (Mark 16:9–14) - They heard the testimony and still didn't believe - They walked with Jesus and still wrestled - Doubt is not the absence of faith, it's often the place where faith begins. III. Jesus Meets Us in Our Doubt Eight days later, Jesus comes back…for Thomas. - He didn't rebuke him harshly - He didn't reject him - He met him right where he was “Reach your finger here…do not be unbelieving, but believing.” And in that moment, Thomas declares: “My Lord and my God!” The greatest confession came from the one who doubted the loudest. IV. Blessed Are Those Who Believe Jesus responds with a powerful truth: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” This shifts the message from Thomas…to us. We weren't in the room. We didn't see the scars. But we are still called to believe, because faith isn't built on sight, it's built on trust. V. How to Eliminate Doubt Doubt doesn't have to control you, you can fight it: 1. Replace It and Feed Your Faith What you consume shapes what you believe. Fill your life with truth, not fear. 2. Fight It and Stand on the Word Faith grows when you stand on God's promises, not your feelings. 3. Stop Saying It Your words reinforce your belief system. Stop speaking doubt and start declaring truth. Thomas could have been remembered as “the one who doubted”…But instead, he became the one who believed.

Sermon from March 29, 2026; 10:30am.

A message from Clive Case at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Clive continues our Easter Series: Servant King speaking on "Life and Crucifixion", Philippians 2:8.

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A message from Jonny de Garis at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Jonny starts our Easter Series: Servant King speaking on "Jesus the Servant King", Philippians 2:5-11.

Easter Series 2026: Eyewitnesses of Jesus Part 1: John This Easter series begins by looking at the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of those who were closest to Him. And first, we see it through John, not as a title of pride, but as a testimony of identity: I am the one Jesus loved. I. A Son of Thunder John didn't start soft, humble, or loving. He was bold, intense, and even prideful He and his brother James wanted positions of honor He was willing to call down fire on people who rejected Jesus John was passionate…but misplaced. Yet Jesus didn't reject him, He transformed him. II. The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved John wasn't just another follower, he was invited into deeper moments: Jairus' house - witnessing miracles The Transfiguration - seeing Jesus in glory Gethsemane - seeing Jesus in sorrow The Last Supper - leaning close to Jesus John didn't earn this closeness, he simply stayed near. And instead of labeling himself by his past, he chose a new identity: “The one Jesus loved.” III. Faithful to the End When others fled…John stayed. He stood at the cross He witnessed the suffering He was entrusted with caring for Jesus' mother Love kept him present when fear drove others away. IV. A Transformed Elder The same “Son of Thunder” became the apostle of love. “Let us love one another, for love is of God…” - 1 John 4 John's life became proof of this truth: When you truly experience the love of Jesus, you don't stay the same. His story isn't just about who he was…it's about who he became. He could have said: “I'm the one who wanted power.”...“I'm the one who got it wrong.”...But instead, he chose this identity: “I am the one Jesus loved.” Jesus wants you to know that your past doesn't define you and your mistakes don't name you. If you are in Christ, your identity is this: You are the one Jesus loves.

Sermon from March 22, 2026; 10:30am.

What happens to the Israelites in this portion of scripture is... what is it? Preparation... persecution... protection? All they know is that God has made them a promise of freedom. How it goes down and what happens afterward is the beginning of the story of ultimate freedom and redemption for all Christians. 

If you're a grieving mom, there is a question that eventually rises up in your heart, whether you say it out loud or not:   Why did death come to my door?   You prayed, you trusted God, and you believed He could protect your child, yet the unthinkable still happened. When death enters your story, it's easy to wonder if God is truly as good as you once thought.   This episode is the beginning of a special five-part Easter series designed to help you navigate the painful intersection of grief and faith. We're going back to the very beginning to look at where death came from, why it exists, and why the loss of your child does not mean that God has turned against you.   In this episode, we'll explore together… What Scripture reveals about God's original design for life and the absence of death. The specific moment the "enemy" entered the human story and how it changed everything. Why the instinct telling you "this should not be happening" is actually a spiritual truth. How to view death as an enemy of God rather than a tool He uses against you. You don't have to carry these heavy questions alone, and your shaking faith is not a sign of failure. It is the response of a heart that recognizes death for what it truly is—an enemy that God is already working to defeat. I pray this conversation brings a sense of peace to your heart today as we begin this journey toward the hope of Easter.  

As we begin our Easter Series, "All Things New," we start with the first step Jesus took to open the door to making all things new for us; He resisted temptation in the desert. He came as a man where other men failed. Adam failed in the Garden, and Israel failed in the desert as they traveled to the Promised Land. Jesus must face temptation and come out victorious in order to make "all things new" for us. ———————————————————————————————If you'd like this message's notes, click the link here!

Good morning and welcome to Life Church! Join us this morning as Pastor Drew Tucker continues our Easter series in the Gospel of Luke.For more news and updates or to sign up for our weekly emails, please visit our website: https://www.lifechurchclt.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifechurchclt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifechurchcltYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifechurchcharlotte1632

Join us in Luke 5 as we continue in our Easter Series!

Where does sin originate? Is it reason to push people away or draw near to them? Jesus and the Pharisees had very different perspectives.

Join Pastor Trent in the first part of our Easter Series.  We will look at the story of the Samaritan women at the well in John 4: 1-26. 

Sermon from March 15, 2026; 10:30am.

Good morning and welcome to Life Church! Join us this morning as Pastor Drew Tucker continues our Easter series in the Gospel of Luke.For more news and updates or to sign up for our weekly emails, please visit our website: https://www.lifechurchclt.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifechurchclt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifechurchcltYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifechurchcharlotte1632

Welcome to Life Church! This week Pastor Drew Tucker teaches from Luke to begin our Easter SeriesFor more news and updates or to sign up for our weekly emails, please visit our website: https://www.lifechurchclt.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifechurchclt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifechurchcltYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifechurchcharlotte1632