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Happy Easter! He Is Risen! Thank you for joining us online. We hope you enjoy today's message and that you connect with us on social media, or at one of our links below.CCC Sumter May 4Current Series "Empty" Week 3Mark YoderCheck out our digital Worship Guide http://www.cccsumter.com/sundayNew to CCC? Click here: http://www.cccsumter.com/new-here.htmlWould you like to talk with someone or need prayer? Click here: http://www.cccsumter.com/lets-talk.html
Happy Easter! He Is Risen! Thank you for joining us online. We hope you enjoy today's message and that you connect with us on social media, or at one of our links below.CCC Sumter April 27New Series "Empty" Week 2Caleb YoderCheck out our digital Worship Guide http://www.cccsumter.com/sundayNew to CCC? Click here: http://www.cccsumter.com/new-here.htmlWould you like to talk with someone or need prayer? Click here: http://www.cccsumter.com/lets-talk.html
HE IS RISEN!!! Join us for our Easter service message where Pastor Andrew teaches about how Jesus paid the price for us, defeated sin and death, and is now ALIVE! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
On Easter, we thought about a resurrection that means so much more than just a ticket to heaven some day. But, even if Jesus is the restoration of all things, why did He have to die? Why did he have to suffer in the way that he did? And, who really gets saved? Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre and Suzie Lind rise up with some thoughts on this week's podcast.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:55 It's My Birthday And I'll Podcast If I Wanna04:30 He Is Risen. And Everything Hurts. 04:57 The Wiggles15:08 Content Has Risen Indeed39:12 Chips Don't Lie- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.
Join hosts Katy Reed Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Dr. Dennis R. Wiles as they dive deep into the powerful Easter Sunday sermon "He Is Not Here. He Is Risen!" In this enlightening episode, the team unpacks the miracle at the heart of the Christian faith - the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Dr. Wiles shares insights from his Easter message delivered at First Baptist Arlington, exploring Matthew 28:1-15 and the foundational truth that changed human history forever. The conversation examines how this miraculous event connects to the church's 2025 theme "Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ" and what it means for believers today.Listen as our hosts discuss the transformative power of Easter's message, our mandate to share this good news, and the personal invitation to encounter the risen Christ. Whether you're a longtime believer or simply curious about the real story of Easter, this episode offers fresh perspectives on how Christ's resurrection continues to impact our world today.
Pastor Abraham leads us through John 20 on this Easter Sunday. HE IS RISEN!
Happy Resurrection Sunday, Shiloh Church! In this power-packed Easter message, we celebrate the cornerstone of our faith — the EMPTY grave and the Risen Savior — and explore a surprising yet powerful spiritual challenge: How fast is your OODA loop? Pastor Bailey unpacks this military decision-making framework (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) and how it applies to our spiritual walk, especially in the face of adversity, spiritual warfare, and everyday leadership. With biblical insight from the lives of Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, and Jesus Himself, this message will encourage you to: Make bold, informed decisions for Christ Pre-decide based on God's Word Be fearless and Spirit-led in your actions Whether you're new to faith or seasoned in the journey, this is not your average Easter sermon. It's a call to live decisively, boldly, and victoriously. HE IS RISEN… indeed!
What if the resurrection wasn't just a moment in history—but the turning point of your life? The death and resurrection of Jesus isn't just an annual reflection—it's the event that changed everything. In the Gospel of Mark, we meet four witnesses who reveal who Jesus is: a Roman soldier who calls Him the Son of God, a religious leader who buries Him as King, women who proclaim Him risen, and a young man in white who points to our hope of new life. Jesus conquered the grave, breaks our sin cycles, and offers us restoration. By placing your faith and trust in Christ's hands, He offers a way out of shame and gives us a garment of new life and renewal. Listen in and discover how the risen Christ invites you into a new beginning.
HE IS RISEN! Haven't forgotten that, have you? Just because we celebrated Easter and the Easter message of resurrection even though virtual, Sunday, April 20, I just can't let you and me ever forget that. It's not just April 20, it's every day of 12 MONTHS.HE is the only man who ever triumphed over death and the grave, none before Him and none since. THE ONLY ONE! That resurrection, that bodily resurrection, that ascension, that VERIFIED – WITNESSED resurrection and ascension is crucial, pivotal, revolutionary, life changing, essential and indispensable to the belief of every Christian. Morning, noon and night, every day of all 365, the living, resurrected Christ LIVES within the hearts of every Christian believer. And every believer, the Christ has promised, will live with Him now, in this life, and in the life WITH HIM to come. Incredible, is it not?Wonderful, glorious, jubilant, to every believer. But to the natural man:FOOLISHNESS, Absolute and altogether foolishness. It is absolutely ridiculous, says a natural man, an atheist or agnostic, that a mere human being, a carpenter from Nazareth no less, who came from dust and shall return to dust as the scriptures say should rise from the dead. It is just simply not possible. And of course, the myth of the resurrection and the myth of the virgin birth and even for many the myth of the crucifixion all are nothing more than fairytales or as the scriptures say IDLE tales. One can readily see how a natural man, one not drawn by THE HOLY SPIRIT, with eyes closed and ears blocked would scoff, mock and ridicule the EASTER story. If you want, as physicist and astronomer Steven Hawkins would say to believe in a myth of fairytale, that is your right. But the world of science says Hawkins, astronomy and the so called reason and rationality of the mind dismiss a resurrection possibility out of hand. It didn't happen, says Hawkins. IT CAN'T HAPPEN! And, to that, the Apostle Paul says if in fact the resurrection did not happen, then:YOUR FAITH IS IN VAIN. Worthless. No better than any other belief system, if even that. If Christ be not risen, any professing believer is not only deceived but becomes him or herself a DECEIVER. Such a believer testifies to a lie, perhaps the biggest lie in all of human history andconsequently, becomes a conspirator in the spread of evil and duplicity. So that, not only is the believer's faith in vain, but the guilt of the false belief of others lies upon him or her as well. When you or I profess to be Christian, we must therefore champion the resurrection with all of our heart, soul and mind. There can be no doubt. NONE!Perhaps that is why the nonbeliever dislikes, even hates Christianity and as a consequence the Christians who follow it. Nonbelievers hate the concept of sin. They see no need for forgiveness. They deeply resent the demands of Christianity and the Christ who boldly proclaims:NO MAN OR WOMAN COMES TO THE FATHER BUT BY ME! Nonbelievers hate that demand, that exclusivity. For it rules out everything else, every other form of belief, in fact every other religion. The crucifixion at Golgotha was merely the death of one man, perhaps even justified. The man who died was a revolutionary, a seditionist, constantly conspiring to get THE PEOPLE to resist and rebel against Rome, the political system, Herod and Pilot on the one hand and the religious authorities, the Pharisees and Sadducees on the other. And he even admitted he came to stir up trouble, to turn one family member against another. He called Herod the Tetrarch of Rome a FOX, cunning, deceiving and lying. The religious establishment despised him because he referred to them over and again as nothing more than hypocrites, or whited sepulchers, empty inside. If any mere man deserved to die, and die in an excruciating way, it was this mirror man Jesus of Nazareth. It was with HIM then as it is now love or hate. You embraced him, believed in him, gave him your all. Or you despised, even hated him nothing more than a rebel or rabble rouser, deluded, even perhaps insane a man in no way to be taken seriously. WITH OR AGAINST. And, written off by Him who again boldly even arrogantly stated:HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME.The world, the secularists, the natural men and women accommodate Christianity one weekend, three days each year. From Good Friday through resurrection Sunday, those who believe in fairytales are allowed their celebration. But then comes Monday and it is back to business as usual, criticizing Christianity, attempting at every hand to get Christians, Christian beliefs and Christianity out of the public square, out of the marketplace, confined if at all possible to the four walls of a church. They are determined, these rabid, progressive secularists to curtail or eliminate Christian witness, any form of evangelism for they the enemy have determined that all Christian speech is:HATE SPEECH.They are determined to destroy, eliminate any form of testimony, any message which states:CHRIST IS RISEN Even as they scoff at the message:UP FROM THE GRAVE HE AROSE WITH THE MIGHTY CHILD O'ER HIS FOES Wherever he was buried, there he remains they say. From the time he was laid in a tomb, everything else, EVERYTHING is nothing more than myth, fairytale, idle tale WHY!But, natural man, like it or not, he did in fact rise again. HE WAS SEEN first by the women Mary Magdalene, Mary the Mother of James and Salome, and Joanna, and other women. They first saw the empty tomb as they brought spices, the announcement of the resurrection by the angel and these women were the very first EVANGELISTS. They were the first to go and tell. They told Peter, and the disciples, 11 of them and others that at the tomb:HE IS NOT THERE!HE IS RISEN! He was there, back for some 40 days before an ascension. He fellowshipped with his disciples and with others. He was there in the flesh for he was hungry and thirsty. He ate and drank and he showed them his nail pierced body and the wounded side where he was pierced. He returned as a man alive and ascended in glory as the eternal Christ. For Christian believers, it is true, all of it. It is fact. It is the foundation of belief. He was alive in the flesh before and after the crucifixion and now lives eternally and forever with his saints to reign. So, the Christian joyfully proclaims Easter Sunday and every other day:HALLELUJAHCHRIST AROSE We the believers celebrated the Easter weekend, mourning at the remembrance of the crucifixion on Good Friday, but joyfully and jubilantly celebrated HIS Resurrection on Easter Sunday. That resurrection message was heard that day the world over. The world made time, even priority at least to recognize that incredible message. But now, only mere days later, it is business as usual. Perhaps even we who believe become gradually less open, less aggressive in our testimony, perhaps even unwilling to STAND for what we believe, in Him. Perhaps, gradually, we become more defensive, even withdrawn, unwilling to testify and confront. Perhaps the message of those three potent days becomes a matter of memory, fading, the power of it all dissipating, the courage to fight the fight of faith waning.So, just a few days after the Easter celebration, it is well for us to celebrate again, and again and again, and every day the fact, the most supreme fact in all of human history that:HE IS RISEN.That, as the old hymn says, Christ the Lord is risen today, and every day. Hallelujah! Let us with all our hearts proclaim that message and live that message. It is the greatest fact in human history!So, from the virgin birth, to a powerful human life symbolist, to the crucifixion offering forgiveness for all mankind through the shed blood, to the resurrection, believe it, proclaim it, and live it every day of the year.And one more thing. There is yet to come the rapture. This, the crucified and resurrected Christ will return again for his church, for us. Perhaps that day is near and we should be ready. The rapture is yet another fairytale, so says the natural man. But for Christians, it is the ultimate event, the culmination of everything. If you are Christian, if you believe, then the Holy Spirit bears witness, fortifies your belief, encourages you and strengthens you and makes certain that you live joyfully in the faith, hope and love of the Christian journey. Easter was celebrated just a few days ago. But Easter is not a day, it is a way of life. Celebrate morning, noon and night:HE IS RISEN HALLELUJAH CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY AND EVERY DAY!
He shoots! He scores!!! Welcome back to another action-packed adventure with your Brothers in Arms! Tonight, Alex found it in his pants, we're alive then, that's a lot of podcast, I am NOT Patrick, refresh that thang, have I ever broken that trust, biggest weekend of the year, HE IS RISEN, four year old throwing elbows, getting up early on purpose, canabalize plane parts, sitting on cinderblocks in the middle of the tarmac, a message from Dirty Mike and the Boys, we're the Pirates who don't do anything, who ordered a wing?, ordering a riding horse on a boat, they're there - trust us, bomb - point, The National Stock System, I want to order this and they go okay, an acquisitions petty officer, Cadillacs and Foxtails, a pipe wrench status symbol, everyone needs a full bird, no ifs and butts about it, the flu-bee, made the switch to t-mobile, ran into the lake after a snake, Crikey, sad fish, they know what they're getting into, board wipe, a crap-ton of broccoli, and just 2 Dad jokes to keep you warm through the night. All this and a strong desire to stay hydrated on this week's episode of Brothers in Arms! Where you can reach us: YouTube: BrothersinArmsPodcast Instagram: Yourbrothersinarmspodcast Twitter: @YourBIAPodcast Gmail: yourbrothersinarmspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: Twitch.tv/brothersinarmspodcast (schedule varies due to life) Website: https://brothersinarms.podbean.com
Send us a textIn the final message of our Hearing Voices series, we arrive at the empty tomb—and discover that the first voices to proclaim the resurrection weren't apostles or angels, but women. In a culture that didn't recognize their testimony, God entrusted them with the greatest news in history: He is not here. He has risen.This Easter message challenges us to reconsider who we listen to—and who we may be ignoring. Could it be that God is still speaking through the overlooked, the dismissed, and the unexpected? And if so… are we willing to hear and believe?Join us as we explore Luke 24:1–12 and uncover why the resurrection is not just good news—it's a call to listen, believe, and live differently.Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.Ravenna Church of the Nazarene530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472Enjoy this message? Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor. Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Help spread the gospel through this podcast by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing this episode.
HE IS RISEN! Pastor Michael leaves us with with a few thoughts:GOD'S love for us is relentless GOD loves you despite your sinGOD pursues you in your sinGOD'S offer is overwhelming grace
He Is Risen! Happy Easter Monday!So much of our sense of identity is formed faster than conscious thought. Do we have to just deal with what we're given, or do we have agency in our identity and maturity formation?This week we're bringing together brain science and biblical identity formation, talking about finding our heart values, building a tower of truth, and more. Join us on the trail!
"He Is Risen!" Pastor Stephen McCoy 4.20.25
Thank you for joining us for worship today! HE IS RISEN! Turn with us to Mark 16 as we examine the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What if the resurrection wasn't just a moment in history—but the turning point of your life? The death and resurrection of Jesus isn't just an annual reflection—it's the event that changed everything. In the Gospel of Mark, we meet four witnesses who reveal who Jesus is: a Roman soldier who calls Him the Son of God, a religious leader who buries Him as King, women who proclaim Him risen, and a young man in white who points to our hope of new life. Jesus conquered the grave, breaks our sin cycles, and offers us restoration. By placing your faith and trust in Christ's hands, He offers a way out of shame and gives us a garment of new life and renewal. Listen in and discover how the risen Christ invites you into a new beginning.
"He Is Risen! He Is Risen, Indeed"This Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.--By joining this ministry, you support us and play a pivotal role in our global mission to touch lives. Your contribution can make a significant difference. To help us, visit https://newhopekailua.org/giving--Stay ConnectedDownload our church app: NHK AppYouTubeInstagramWebsiteFacebookAudio-only SermonsApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotify
HE IS RISEN! We celebrate that death did not defeat our king, but that He conquered all for you and I! Celebrate with us this weekend.
A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 47: Easter Sunday – “He Is Risen” Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 20:1–9 It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the ... Read more The post Day 47: Easter Sunday – “He Is Risen” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
This Easter, we're following the journey of Jesus on the path that changed everything.What if the road to the cross was really the way to life? From betrayal to sacrifice, from the grave to victory, Jesus walked a path that transformed history—and our future.#Easter #easter2025 #Jesus ---If you'd like to view our message notes, click here.If you're new to Hope or looking to get connected, click here.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond here.To support this ministry financially to help us continue to love people where they are and encourage them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, click here.Stay Connected with Hope:WebsiteHope Community Church FacebookHope Community Church InstagramHope Community Church XHope Community Church YouTube
One move, one moment, one person—sometimes, that's all it takes to change everything. All throughout history, we see how a single decision, a single act of faith, or a single sacrifice shifted the course of the world. And at the center of it all is the greatest game-changer of all time—an event that redefined our future and still impacts us today. Welcome to episode Three of The Power of One: One Savior, One Gospel, One Hope. HeisRisen
Without the reality of these 3 words, all of Christianity falls.Without this day, there are no other days of ChristianityAbsent this treasure of Jesus, there are no other treasures of Jesus.The stone is rolled away by an angel, not to release, but to reveal. And then, to a group of most faithful women the 3 sweetest words in all of history: HE IS RISEN.https://youtu.be/2ef2vWo3jjw
Happy Easter! HE IS RISEN! Today Pastor Dustin Clegg continues with our journey through the book of John and as we look at John 20:11-23, we see Jesus as the Quiet Conqueror.1) Jesus is not nearly as interested in proving Himself to His enemies. (vs 11-18)2) Jesus offers peace to failing forward followers. (vs 19-20)3) Jesus sends his failing forward followers into His sacrificial mission. (vs 21-23)Let Jesus be Jesus in our lives.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "He Is Risen!". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
Pastor John Miller teaches a special Easter message through Mark 16:1-6 titled, “He Is Risen.”
Indeed, He Is Risen by Jesus the Good Shepherd Anglican Church
Seasons By the Well: Advent and Lent Reflection and Meditation
Sunday, April 20, 2025Episode 47: EASTER SUNDAYScripture Reading:John 20:18Meditation:Take a moment to find a quiet space, free from distractions. Close your eyes and center yourself in God's presence.HE IS RISEN!Reflection:Reflect on the profound significance of the Risen Lord! Let us celebrate the victory of life over death and think of the ways we can embrace the spirit of resurrection in our own lives.As our Lenten Journey comes to a close today, please support future projects:RATE and REVIEW this podcast on the platform you use to listen to these episodes. This will help the podcast reach more listeners in need of this inspirational message.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW this podcast to make sure you receive updates when new Seasons are published.FOLLOW me on other platforms for continued Faithful Inspiration:Instagram: @_bythewell YouTube: @_bythewellPinterest: @_bythewellFacebook: @praybythewellEmail: praybythewell@gmail.com (for newsletters and updates)BY THE WELL Podcast (please SUBSCRIBE)SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTS
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He Is Risen! Gospel and Homily from Easter Sunday
This episodes centers around the celebration of Resurrection Sunday, emphasizing the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. The episode shares personal testimonies and encourages the congregation to embrace the love and mercy of God, highlighting the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection. The message is one of hope, redemption, and the assurance that God is always working in our lives, even in difficult times. In this powerful episode, TFAC explores the profound themes of the cross, resurrection, and personal faith. They emphasizes the healing power of the cross, the importance of restoration, and the transformative nature of baptism. The discussion highlights the significance of the resurrection as a pivotal event in Christianity, illustrating how it changes lives and offers hope. Pastor Steve Perez invites listeners to recognize the personal relationship they can have with Jesus, encouraging them to embrace their faith and share it with others.HE is risen_Pastor Steve Perez | April 20, 2025The Fountain Apostolic ChurchResurrection Sunday (2025)one_ (2025)Learn more at tfachurch.com/plusChapters:00:00 Welcome to Resurrection Sunday00:42 "This is the Gospel" Children's Choir08:53 "Good-Bye Yesterday" TFAC Choir40:07 "Mercy / Tremble" - TFAC Praise Team01:09:13 "He Is Risen" - Pastor Steve Perez01:41:24 "Available" - TFAC Praise Team01:44:41 Baptism #101:46:47 Baptism #201:47:40 Dismissal
April 20, 2025; He Is Risen . . . Just as He Said by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 20:1-18; www.FirstMethodist.org
He Is Risen! Pastor Christian Root brings today's Easter message based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-6. We hope you were blessed by this message! Visit our website for more information about Grove City Vineyard.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "He Is Risen!". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
The resurrection of Jesus is the grand miracle in all of history. Mark provides a unique perspective on the empty tomb. HE IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED.
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Resurrection Life for My Ordinary Life: Easter Sunday , Galatians 2:20, Pastor Jeff McVay
In this special Easter Sunday episode, Pastor Mark Abney shares a powerful message from Matthew 28:1–10 titled “He Is Risen.” As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we are reminded of the incredible hope we … Continued
Scripture: John 20:1-18 & John 21:25 HE IS RISEN! Easter Worship at the Grove Pastor Kate MurphyThe Grove Presbyterian Church Want to chat about what you have heard? Click here:https://www.thegrovecharlotte.org/connect-with-us
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Discover the hope and power of the resurrection that takes you from the sorrow of Jesus death to the joy of His empty tomb. Join us as we explore how His victory over death offers forgiveness, new life, and an unshakable hope for today and eternity. Don't miss this uplifting message that will transform the way you see life, death, and the promise of resurrection! The post He Is Risen! appeared first on Mt. Rose OPC.
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Happy Easter! @revjono sits down with @thefowlhunter to talk about his duck season, duck depression, preparation and the relevance of Easter weekend. Pastor Jonathan Porter is host of Realtree's Inspirational Moment, a member of their pro-staff and author of "Beyond the Blind".
Episode 132 – My Favorite Easter Story This is a repost from last year, but it is so good! Happy Easter! HE IS RISEN! Scripture References John 20 Luke 24 Doctrine & Covenants 122:7-9 Alma 7:11, 13 3 Nephi 18:32
Welcome to The Daily, where we go through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day. We are taking a short break from Ecclesiastes to celebrate Easter with some unique devotionals to prepare our hearts for this week in history. Our text today is Luke 24:5-6 And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. — Luke 24:5-6 The Moment Everything Changed The grave was sealed. The enemy thought he had won. The world had gone dark. But then—Sunday came. The impossible happened. Jesus walked out of the tomb, alive. Death lost its sting. Sin lost its grip. The enemy lost his claim. The resurrection changed everything. This wasn't just a miraculous event—it was the centerpiece of our faith. Without the resurrection, Christianity crumbles. Paul put it plainly: “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17). But He did rise. And because of that, we have hope that never dies. Victory Over Death Jesus didn't cheat death—He defeated it. Every religion and philosophy must wrestle with one undeniable reality: death comes for us all. Kings, warriors, and wise men have all fallen before it. But Jesus? He conquered it. His resurrection was not just proof of His power—it was a promise. He told Martha before raising Lazarus: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live” (John 11:25). Because Jesus rose: Sin is defeated. We are no longer slaves to it (Romans 6:6-7). Death is conquered. It is no longer the end, but the beginning (1 Corinthians 15:54-55). Hope is alive. Our faith is not in a dead prophet, but in a risen King! Resurrection Power in Us Here's the part we often miss: the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in us today. Paul reminds us: “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies” (Romans 8:11). This means: You don't have to stay stuck in sin. His power is in you to walk in freedom. You don't have to fear the future. Death is no longer a threat; it's a doorway to eternity. You don't have to live defeated. The same God who rolled away the stone is alive in you! The resurrection isn't just something we celebrate—it's something we live in. Are You Living Like He's Alive? If Jesus truly defeated death, then why do we live like we're still in the grave? Why do we walk in fear when we serve a risen King? Why do we let sin hold us back when it was nailed to the cross? Why do we live like Friday when we know Sunday has come? Resurrection power is not just a past event—it's a present reality. The question is, are we living in it? So today, step into the resurrection life. Walk in boldness. Live with joy. Stand in victory. Because He is not here—He is risen! #HeIsRisen, #ResurrectionPower, #EasterVictory ASK THIS: How does the resurrection impact the way you live daily? What fears or sins do you need to surrender to Christ's resurrection power? Are you living like Jesus is truly alive? Why or why not? How can you share the hope of the resurrection with others this week? DO THIS: Walk today in the confidence that Jesus' resurrection power is alive in you—choose faith over fear, victory over defeat. PRAY THIS: Lord, thank You for the victory of the resurrection and the hope it gives me today. Help me to live boldly in Your power, knowing that You have conquered sin and death forever. Amen. PLAY THIS: Resurrection Power.
Up the carpenter went to Jerusalem, knowing full well why. It was time, HIS time, the time, the eternal time as appointed when a world changing event would happen.It was to be the end of his earthly journey, a time for the transition between the Jesus of history and the Christ of Glory.There came that time in the Garden of Gethsemane where he went to pray. He asked his disciples to participate, to watch with him, to stay awake with him. Not knowing the incredible events about to happen, they slept. But the Master prayed, communed with the Father. How wonderful the humanity of Jesus the Christ in Gethsemane. As man, he knew the incredible suffering and agony to come, the crucifixion which would happen and he prayed to the Father:LET THIS CUP PASS FROM MELet there be another way to introduce your love and saving grace rather than crucifixion. But the answer was clear, the plan in place. There would be no change.Perhaps that was the greatest expression and revelation of the WILL of God at work. The plan of salvation would begin with Him, Jesus of Nazareth so that all men might know that He was indeed the SON OF GOD.And so, in blessed surrender, the soon to be Christ of Glory uttered this incredible prayer:NOT MY WILL BUT THY WILL BE DONEOn earth even as it is in heaven. He was ready, and willing.Jesus of Nazareth loved Jerusalem as all Jews do. There stood the temple, the holiest place on earth to the Jews, the earthly abiding place of the HOLY OF HOLIES. It was ordained so by the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and it was the place, the center for the longing, the love and the passion of all Jews. Jerusalem, the one and only Jerusalem, the City of David.Jesus of Nazareth poured out His love on the city and its people so very special to him. He passionately lamented how he would love to take the city and its people under his wing and to show them what he firmly believed was the way, the truth, and the life, allnew things. There would be from God through him a new creation possible, all thingsand people born again, a fresh and vital spirituality. But before these new gifts fromGod could become universal, a tragic and horrific event must occur followed by themost miraculous and wonderful event in the history of mankind.HE had dined in Jerusalem with his disciples, a loving Last Supper to commemoratethe event to come, the celebration of his body and his blood. That communion of thedisciples and the Lord, that spiritual fellowship celebrated vicariously with bread andwine, was the end event for them but only the beginning of a lifelong celebration for us.Roman soldiers found him in Gethsemane. There came the mockery of trial andinterrogation before Pilate and Herod. The world knows of the hands–washing, therefusal to make the decision of death for a just and innocent man and the offering tothe people of a choice between Jesus of Nazareth and a convicted criminal. The crowdof course chose the criminal.Then came the walk to the cross, the VIA DOLOROSA, the way of sorrow still todaycommemorated in Jerusalem by the 12 Stations of the Cross. When His cross becametoo heavy to bear, another carried it for him. Crowds lined the way, watching andlistening, some mocking, some wailing, all perhaps sensing this was no ordinary mannor would there be any ordinary crucifixion. But none could know that the world couldchange.And so, the cruelest and most brutal death possible occurred for an innocent man, apublic crucifixion. Roman soldiers nailed Jesus of Nazareth to that wooden cross.It seems ironic indeed, does it not, that a man who lived and worked with wood died abrutal death on wood itself.He hung on that cross for hours, a criminal on each side. The sky grew dark and itwas as though the earth and all in it mourned. The Christ of Glory hung in utteragony, and the horrific pain he experienced caused Him to utter these unforgettablewords:MY GOD, MY GOD WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN MEWHY?So alone, in utter agony, feeling even that the FATHER had forsaken Him. It isimpossible to know how He felt, how awful that death must have been for Him. But Hewas man, human. We as humans like him can understand the cruelty of man and thesuffering and agony he suffered in death as many of us have. HE took on the sufferingof mankind on that Golgotha Hill. So many who loved him watched, mourned andprayed, never really knowing that this tragic crucifixion would turn into a gloriousResurrection.It seemed indeed that in that darkest moment, God Himself had departed, forsaken.Perhaps it was, as some scholars think that this Holy God could not look upon theultimate and tragic event as they were laid on him the sins of the world. On that cross, in the blood and tortured flesh of the body of the Son of God, in that death unto sin were in fact the sins of the world, all of them and all of ours. That final bloody act of remission and propitiation had to be finished. There had to be that tumultuous and cataclysmic collision of worlds, when heaven and earth became one through Him. For hours, He suffered in agony and pain. His precious body was exposed, mutilated and mocked. He was crowned in the ultimate sarcasm with a crown of thorns to mock the claim of:KING OF THE JEWS.Roman soldiers taunted him, challenging him to use His miraculous powers to come down from the cross, laughing all the while. They cast lots for his garments and treated in cavalier style this world changing event as ordinary, the crucifixion and death of yet another fanatic, yet another would be Messiah as there were so many of them in that day. Never could these men know what would happen on the third day.And so He died and as He was removed from the cross, there came mercifully and lovingly Joseph of Arimathea to claim the body, something which rarely happened in early Roman times, so that Jesus of Nazareth could be buried in His very own tomb. And there He lay as all who knew him, loved, followed and believed in Him mourned. There was perhaps that day a sense of no hope, the law so tragic that HE would never be replaced. Like doubting Thomas, none really believed what would happen that third day.But on that third day, they hurried, they ran to the tomb, the women did. They were so anxious lovingly to attend His body. Instead, they found in the tomb the Angel of the Lord. The stone which had covered the tomb had been rolled back. The event was so terrifying it overwhelmed the Roman guards. The women announced that they had come looking for Jesus of Nazareth, He who had been crucified, buried and laid in this tomb. They demanded to know who took His body. But the Angel of the Lord said to them, words which would change the world:HE IS NOT HERE HE IS RISENHE IS ALIVE. Death as we know it had no power over Him. For millions, that is impossible for us to believe. But for us who do and especially those of us never having seen, heard or been in His physical presence, we who believe the truth and reality of the Resurrection are entitled to the power and the eternal victory over death even as it was with Him. Even as He returned to the Father, so shall we at our appointed time be with Him and the Father as well. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a myth, not symbolic, but the most real event in all of human history.The Apostle Paul states that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most fundamental event, the crux of Christianity. If, says Paul, there was no Resurrection, then Christianity is a farce and more importantly our FAITH is in vain. If the Resurrection was myth, or symbolic and not real, actual, factual, a bodily resurrection, then our faith is in vain. But thank the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, as Paul did, that the Resurrection was real, it endures with everlasting power even now and for allveternity. OUR FAITH IS NOT IN VAIN. The tomb was empty and the empty lives of all mankind could now be filled with the power of this incredible resurrection. The words again which changed the world:HE IS NOT HERE! HE IS RISEN!And so came the Resurrection witness. The resurrected and risen Christ was seen, heard, touched, and otherwise fully experienced as living once again. There were those who doubted, demanding proof. They touched the nail pierced hands and the side pierced with that Roman spear. And they said with the words of doubting Thomas:MY LORD AND MY GODTheir eyes were opened and they recognized Him. They fellowshipped with Him and ate with Him. And He said to them “why are you disturbed and troubled.” Why do such doubts and questionings arise in your hearts? He told them to see His hands and feet and know that it is I MYSELF. No mere spirit, He said, has flesh and bones as I have. His disciples were filled with sheer joy and marvel. Their minds were open to understand Him and the Scriptures. Now said the Resurrected Christ, you are witnesses of these things. Go and preach this wonderful event and our message to all nations. He blessed them and sent them.GO YE, He said, into all of the world and preach the Gospel to everyman, to the Jew first but then to the Gentiles. TO ALL MANKIND. The saving power of the Resurrection was for everyone. So many of us doubt in some ways even today. We see through a glass darkly, said Paul. Our understanding of these things is limited, human here and now. But hereafter, we will know, really know when we see HIM:FACE TO FACEBlessed are those who have never seen and believe!There is nothing in this world like this belief, the outpouring of the saving grace of the Resurrection. The power of life and life eternal through Him is the most powerful force on earth. It comes by acceptance and an open heart, the outpouring of this transforming love. It has been my blessing and I hope and pray that you have had such an encounter with THE LIVING CHRIST, that you have experienced the forgiveness of the cross and that you have accepted and believed in the power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. That is Easter, that is what Easter means. It is life anew, one born again. A decision to encounter is the most important decision any person can make. It changes life here and it creates life hereafter. It allows the unfolding of the Kingdom of God now and fellowship in that Kingdom for eternity. We become ONE WITH HIM now, and then forevermore.And so, we who believe sing on Easter Sunday and all year long:CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAYHALLELUJAH!Let the heavens and the earth sing with joy and praise and fill the mind and heart with the power and love of the Resurrection. May the meaning of Easter be with you always, and firmly fasten in your mind the words of the angel, the Messenger of God who stated to those women so many years ago and consequently to all mankind:HE IS NOT HERE!HE IS RISEN!Christ the Lord is in fact risen and our faith is not only NOT in vain but the greatest thing in life. As He was with them in those days following His Resurrection, so He will be with us. His words to that effect are unforgettable.HEAR ME!I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS!EVEN UNTO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!Christ is Risen!HALLELUJAH!
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It's Tuesday, April 15th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Nicaraguan government cancels Resurrection celebrations The Nicaraguan government is cancelling Resurrection week celebrations, and replacing them with their own events, reports International Christian Concern. Exiled Nicaraguan leader Felix Maradiaga explains that “The model that Sandinistas want to implement is very similar to that of China.” The government “has a long history of trying to create a parallel church [and] of wanting to take possession of the symbols of faith.” Russians bombed Ukrainian city on Palm Sunday, kids' playground The Russian army bombed the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Palm Sunday, resulting in at least 34 citizens losing their lives, reports The Associated Press. Two children were among the dead. Last week, Russians bombed a children's playground in the city of Kryvyi Rih, killing twenty, nine of whom were children, reports the BBC. The United Nations calculates that over 12,600 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, and over 29,000 injured since the war started three years ago. In addition, Reuters reports that Russia has dropped over 50,000 guided bombs on Ukraine since 2022. China has stopped exports of products for aerospace industry As the global trade war continues, China has stopped exporting certain products to America, including minerals and magnets used by the aerospace industry, automakers, aerospace manufacturers, and semiconductor companies. China's Ministry of Commerce has also issued regulations forbidding Chinese companies from doing business with a number of American companies. China's trade surplus with America jumped in March China's trade surplus exploded in March — 12.4% year over year. China's trade surplus is the largest in the world, running around $1 trillion. Germany, Russia, and Saudi Arabia also lead the world in trade surpluses. China's surplus with the U.S. was up 4.5% in March, up 14% for India, up 11% for Africa, and up 17% for Vietnam. The nation with the worst trade deficit is the United States -- running over $1.1 trillion, followed by the United Kingdom, India, France, and Turkey. Chinese students leaving U.S. universities Chinese students are leaving American universities. The official Chinese government's news service announced a 40% drop off of Chinese doctoral students at U.S colleges. Today, only 277,400 Chinese students are enrolled in U.S. higher education institutions which is down from 373,000 four years ago. Fewer Europeans traveling to United States Europeans are more reticent to travel to the United States. The numbers have dropped by 17% in March, year over year. This represents the largest decline since the COVID-19 pandemic. More Gen Z men profess faith in Christ Here are more surprising numbers coming from the Barna Group. Since 2019, the percentage of Gen Z young men who profess to be committed to Jesus has increased by 19%. Sadly, the metric is not improving for young women. Numbers remain “mostly flat in their commitment levels to Jesus.” Let's remember Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 16:22. “If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!” United Kingdom bill would curtail home schooling The U.K. House of Lords has scheduled a second reading for an education bill that is set to curtail homeschooling. The law would require homeschooling parents to submit an extensive curriculum plan, along with other stipulations. Gold up; Nasdaq and Bitcoin down Gold continues its rise. Remarkably, it's value is now $3,200 per ounce, an increase in value of 16% since January 1st. The Nasdaq is down 12% since the start of the year, hovering around 17,000 points. Bitcoin is down 9% since January at $85,000 per bitcoin. Jair Bolsonaro survived 12-hour surgery after assassination attempt By the mercies of God, Brazil's previous president, Jair Bolsonaro survived a 12-hour-long surgery. This is his fifth medical intervention after a stabbing attack in 2018. His wife, Michelle, took to Instagram to announce that “the surgery concluded with success. My heart overflows with gratefulness for each one of you who have been praying.” Michele's Instagram account describes herself as a servant of the Lord. She writes, “Honor, glory, strength, and power to King Jesus!” Trump's powerful Christian message during Holy Week And finally, in one of the most explicit Christian messages ever issued by a world leader in our day, President Donald Trump issued a tribute to the Christian “holy week” on his Truth Social account. He wrote, “This Holy Week, Christians around the world remember the crucifixion of God's only Begotten Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And, on Easter Sunday, we celebrate His glorious Resurrection and proclaim, as Christians have done for nearly 2,000 years, ‘HE IS RISEN!' “Through the pain and sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross, we saw God's boundless love and devotion to all humanity and, in that moment of His Resurrection, history was forever changed with the promise of Everlasting Life. … “I want to wish Christians everywhere a happy and very blessed holiday. America is a nation of believers. We need God, we want God and, with His help, we will make our nation stronger, safer, greater, more prosperous, and more united than ever before.” Psalm 72:10-11 speaks of the king's Son, who rules, and is to be praised by all nations. The Scripture declares, “The kings of Tarshish and of the isles will bring presents; The kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts. Yes, all kings shall fall down before Him; All nations shall serve Him.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, April 15th, in the year of our Lord 2025. 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In this special episode of The Redeeming Truth Podcast, we walk through the powerful events of Passion Week—the final week of Jesus's earthly ministry leading up to His resurrection. Join us as we reflect on the significance of: Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem The cursing of the fig tree The cleansing of the temple The Olivet Discourse His betrayal, unjust trials, crucifixion, and glorious resurrection We explore how each moment reveals God's divine purpose and sovereignty, pointing us to the hope of the gospel and the promise of Jesus's return. Don't miss this timely reminder of why Passion Week matters—not just for Easter, but for our everyday faith.