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Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0160A recorded on April 13, 1980 teaching from Luke 24:30-53 – Jesus is Alive! Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the profound significance of Jesus' resurrection and its implications for believers. He highlights the initial despair of the disciples, transformed into eager determination to share the news after Jesus appeared to them, especially on…

Luke 24:1-12, 44-51

Whatever skeletons haunt your past—whatever memories shame you or condemn you—the resurrection declares that redemption is not only possible, it's promised in Christ. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why Jesus' victory over death is the ultimate assurance that His cross truly atoned for sin and that God's power is able to transform hearts. Because Jesus rose, God's power is at work to illuminate truth, renew desires, and change people from the inside out—selfishness to selflessness, despair to joy, defeat to victory. Scripture describes this resurrection transformation as putting off the old self and putting on the new (Colossians 3:9–10), becoming a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Dr. Youssef also points forward to what resurrection hope guarantees: comfort now, courage for tomorrow, and ultimate triumph when Christ returns in glory. The risen Jesus will raise the dead, make all things new, and bring history to its fulfillment—His resurrection standing as God's pledge of complete redemption for all who surrender to Him and place Him at the center of their lives. Prayer: God, thank You for the promise of resurrection. Thank You that I experience new life even now. I trust You for that day when all will be made new. Your mercy and goodness lift me up. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace . . .” (Ephesians 1:7). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon excerpt The Power of the Resurrection: WATCH NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Easter&Me | Jesus is Alive and My Failure is Not Fatal

https://youtu.be/AqsGR_q6_x0?si=KRLPue9hkLMaoer_ Follow along with us! Welcome I've had seasons where I worked really hard and felt like I had very little to show for it. When Effort Stops Producing Did the right things Stayed consistent Kept showing up Kept trying Believed it would matter Then… nothing No breakthroughNo momentumNo return That did something in me Stopped expecting Stopped believing Stopped reaching I was tempted to quit… but didn't quit But I did… Level off. Give less. Believe less That's stagnation Stagnation = Work without growth Effort without fruit Motion without movement We know all about this, right? We can get stagnant anywhere Career Relationships Health Spiritual Stuck Stats & Silent Drift The American Psychological Association reports that over half of adults feel emotionally disconnected. Doing lifeNot feeling alive Gallup reports only about 3 out of 10 people feel engaged in their work. The strong majority are just going through the motions. We should change right… Change is hard! Change Is Hard It takes about 66 days to build a new habit. That means real change… takes longer than we feel like sticking with it.We try.We don't see results.We stop and drift right back to what's familiar. Stagnation = Work without growth Effort without fruit Motion without movement Are you stagnant in an area of life? Are we wasting out time at Church…?Or does Jesus have something to stay for all of us who are stuck? John 21 gives shows us. And it is important, because Jesus does not meet the disciples at their best. He meets them… In an empty night. In a familiar routine. In a moment of stagnation. Here is the story. THE MOST AMAZING THING JUST HAPPENED! JESUS IS ALIVE …but the disciples are not preaching. Even though they had seen Jesus and spoken with him multiple times. The disciples are fishing. Back to what they know.Back to what's familiar.Back to routine. Because when we don't know what to do next…we go back to what feels normal. That's stagnation. It pulls us into the familiar. So here they are—after resurrection, after hope, after everything Jesus has done— in a boat,working hard,getting nowhere. And that's exactly where Jesus meets them. John 21:3“I'm going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We'll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. See that last line? That's stagnation. Working hard.Getting nowhere. Effort… No fruit. Motion… No movement. Doing something… But not progressing. That is where a lot of us live. We're busy.We're tired.We're active. But we're not fruitful. John 21:4“Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.” Jesus shows up in their empty night. Jesus shows up in their frustration. Jesus shows up when nothing is working. They don't even know it's Him yet. But He's there. That's good news. Because sometimes Jesus is closer than we realize. John 21:55 He called out to them, “Friends, haven't you any fish?” “No,” they answered. No. Perhaps they mumbled.But at least they were honest. John 21:6 6 He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. These are professional fishermen…Some guy on the shore suggests… Kind of funny. Almost like… “I should have gotten out on the other side of the bed this morning.” Same boat.Same water.Same nets.Different side? But one small shift… changed everything. Nothing changed around them. They do it.They don't argue.They don't analyze.They move. Can you do that? They obey before they recognize Him. The nets fill… too big to haul… The miracle happens before they realize it's Jesus. Clarity didn't come first. Obedience did. We want to know first. We want certainty. “Jesus, prove it's You… then I'll move.” But a lot of times— Jesus says: “Move and then you'll know it's Me.” John 21:7-87 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. 8 The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fishPeter doesn't hesitate. He doesn't think it through. He doesn't stay in the boat. He jumps and heads toward Jesus. Which is not normal. Fishermen don't do that. -Stay with the boat.-Secure the catch. But Peter?  He leaves the fish.He leaves the nets.He leaves the miracle. Knowing it's Jesus, matters more than what Jesus just did. The miracle was big. But Jesus was better. We get that backwards. We chase what God can do… and we miss God Himself. You've been praying for a job..Knowing it is Jesus… more important.. Praying for a miracle…Knowing it is Jesus… more important Right now…you may not recognize Jesus in your life. But this week— when you obey… there's going to be a moment. “That was Jesus.” And when that happens— Don't stay in the boat. Run toward Him. Lean into it.Act on it.Tell somebody. Call me.Call someone in this church. “Jesus just moved in my life.” So what do we do? Real steps. Break the Stagnation 1. Name where you stopped growing Where did it level off? CareerHealthRelationshipsFaith You can't change what you won't name. 2. Stop hiding in routine Have I confused familiar with fruitful? Just because I'm doing something doesn't mean I'm growing. 3. Pick one act of obedience Not ten things. One. Read, Pray, Move, Call, Join 4. Act quickly They didn't overthink it. They moved. Delayed obedience keeps us stuck.Action creates momentum. 5. Get comfortable being uncomfortable Growth won't feel natural at first. The other side of the boat felt strange… But that's where the breakthrough was. It may not be dramatic. Just a different step. One act of obedience can break stagnation. Now think about what happens if we actually live like this. Career starts growing again Health starts improving Relationships get stronger Faith comes alive We're not stuck We're not coasting We're not just going through the motions We're moving We're growing We're becoming fruitful And as a church— We're not just attending We're not just hearing We're responding… doing what God says. We don't get there by thinking about it We get there by moving. MAKE A MOVE #1 Do something different today Come receive prayer. Don't leave the same way. #2 Take a step toward connection Don't grow alone. #3 Commit to a Next Step         (Fill out the connect card) You are one step of obedience from changing everything.

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Easter&Me | Jesus is Alive and He is Big Enough For My Doubts

Easter&Me | Jesus is Alive and He is My Peace

Most people celebrate Easter…but very few know what to do after it.In this message from Matthew 28:16–20, we wrestle with the real question:Not “Is Jesus alive?”But “Who are we now that He is?”This sermon explores:Why faith isn't about certainty—but stepping inWhat it means that Jesus has all authority right nowWhy Christianity is not just something you believe—but a life you liveThe difference between watching Jesus… and participating in His missionIf the resurrection is real…everything changes.Because He lives…we don't stay the same.#Resurrection#JesusIsAlive#ChristianSermon#FaithInAction#BibleTeaching#ChurchOnline#GreatCommission#FollowJesus#EasterMessage#SpiritualGrowth#KingJesus#Discipleship#ChristianMotivation#GospelTruth#WalkByFaith

A Sermon on Luke 24:36-49 Theme: The Risen Savior has the power to open our hearts and minds to him. ME: Boy Scout ghost stories around the campfire. Boy Scout ghost stories around the campfire. The setup, the buildup, the raccoon outside the tent. Every sound becomes a ghost after a good story. Ghost…

Redemption Revealed | Week 12 | Deb Hagood--Jesus rises from the dead, and His followers see Him and experience profound joy and peace.--Outline

What if the thing you've already called “over”… isn't?In this Resurrection Sunday message from Matthew 28:1–10, Pastor Jason Barnett explores one of the greatest paradoxes of the Christian faith: the tomb that was meant to silence Jesus became the place of His greatest victory.The women came expecting death. Grief. Finality.But God had already moved.This episode unpacks what it means that Jesus is not just risen then, but alive now—and how that truth changes everything about your story today. If you've ever felt stuck, defeated, or like something in your life is beyond hope, this message is for you.Because if Jesus lives…then death doesn't win,your past doesn't define you,and your story isn't over.

In this Easter Sunday homily on April 5th, 2026, Fr Mathias preaches on the Resurrection of Jesus.    We don't have to be afraid of death because Jesus is alive.  After sharing about how Jesus is still delivering people from evil and healing the sick today, Father exhorts us to respond to Jesus with faith, repentance and baptism, so we can be with him forever.

Easter&Me | Jesus is Alive and He Knows My Name

EASTER SUNDAY The work is finished. The cross was Jesus' decision. Now we get to live. www.localcity.church 

In this powerful Easter message, Ricky cuts straight to the heart of something most of us feel but rarely say out loud: we don't just want to be alive, we want to feel alive.

The message to all of you listening is one of comfort – especially for those who have lost loved ones: a mother, a father, even a child. Before Jesus died, He promised that after three days, He would rise again. And on the third day, He came out of the grave – He is alive. This is the assurance that there is life after death for all who believe in Him.

This Easter, Pastor Karl takes an unconventional approach — rather than turning to a traditional resurrection passage, he stays in the church's ongoing study of Matthew 12, the hinge point of Jesus's ministry and the moment that set the crucifixion in motion.Through Matthew 12, Pastor Karl unpacks what it truly means to reckon with who Jesus claimed to be. He explores the miracle of the possessed, blind, and mute man — and how the religious leaders' refusal to accept what they witnessed reveals the same pattern of avoidance that people default to today. Jesus's response cuts through every excuse: there is no neutral ground. You're either for him or against him.Pastor Karl also addresses one of Scripture's most misunderstood concepts — the unforgivable sin. He sets the record straight on what blasphemy against the Holy Spirit actually means, why it's less about God's refusal to forgive and more about humanity's refusal to repent, and how a hardened heart doesn't happen overnight.The sermon closes with the Sign of Jonah — Jesus's declaration that the resurrection would be the only sign his generation would receive. Pastor Karl's challenge to listeners is direct: you don't need more evidence. The resurrection isn't a suggestion or an invitation. It's a declaration. The question is simply what you'll do with what you already know.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D. Read John 20:15-18. Mary had likely heard Jesus say He would rise on the third day—yet grief blinded her to hope. Then everything changed with one word: “Mary” (John 20:16). In an instant, sorrow became joy, depression turned to delight, and her tears transformed from sadness to gladness as she recognized her living Savior. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why Jesus' next words matter so deeply: “Do not hold on to me…” (John 20:17). Christ wasn't rejecting Mary—He was preparing her for a new reality. He would ascend to the Father and send the Holy Spirit, the Advocate who makes it possible for every believer to enjoy a deep, intimate, ever-growing relationship with Jesus—every day, everywhere. Dr. Youssef also offers a sobering reminder: many Christians live as though Jesus died but never rose. When we function like the resurrection isn't real, discouragement, hopelessness, and heaviness follow. But the good news is you can return to the empty tomb—renew your surrender to Christ—and exchange depression for delight, because the risen Jesus is with you always and will never let you go (Matthew 28:20). Prayer: Father, You have called me by name, and I belong to You. Therefore, may I live with joy and confidence. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  “Jesus said to her, ‘Mary.' She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, ‘Rabboni!' (which means ‘Teacher')” (John 20:16). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Our Tears and the Resurrection of Jesus: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Jesus IS Alive (Matthew 28:1-8) Dr. Jeff LaBorg

This message centers on the power and reality of the resurrection—Jesus is alive. Drawing from Luke 24 and Matthew 16, we see that when we truly receive spiritual revelation of who Jesus is, it transforms everything: our identity, our purpose, and our authority. The resurrection is not just a doctrine—it's the foundation of our hope, giving us strength to endure life's trials, spiritual battles, and hardships. Because Christ has overcome, and His Spirit lives in us, we are not defeated—we are sustained, empowered, and called to live with a heavenly perspective in the midst of a broken world. ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: hopelandla.com/give Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com - Text "Hopeland" to 833-767-5698

Faith isn't meant to be a fragile line of dominos where one doubt makes everything collapse. At the center of Christianity is a single, weight-bearing truth: the resurrection of Jesus. If it didn't happen, then faith falls apart, but if it did, it changes everything. Christianity isn't just a list of beliefs to hold; it is shaped by the reality that Jesus is Alive.

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Nearly 2,000 years ago, something happened that changed everything—Jesus rose from the dead.In this episode, we walk through the events of that day and examine what Scripture reveals about the resurrection. Not just what happened, but what it means for us now.If Jesus is alive, then everything is different. The question is—do we truly understand what that means?Send us Fan Mail Support the show

John 17:1-5,When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4 I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.We love to say, thanks to Pastor Kenny, that Sunday is the best day of the week. And if that's so, then what is Resurrection Sunday but the best day of the year?But why is Easter so good? Christians make much of Easter, and rightfully so, but do we know why? Why is Jesus's resurrection so important? Didn't Jesus himself say, on Good Friday, “It is finished”? If the work was accomplished on Friday, what's so glorious about his rising at Easter?Is Easter more than prophecies fulfilled, and God making good on his word? Is Easter more than the Father vindicating the sinless life of his Son? Is it more than confirmation that Good Friday worked, that our sins are covered, and perfect righteousness provided? Is Easter more, even, than our having access to the finished work of Christ, because he's alive, and by faith we're joined to him so that what he did counts as ours?That's where John 17 takes us this Easter. It answers the question: What's the bottom line why the resurrection of Jesus is such good news?Longest WinterCities Church, it's been a long winter (and not because of weather!). God has provided for us so remarkably by putting us in John 14–16 on this longest Thursday night in history, while many of us have endured through the longest winter of our lives. Oh how he has met us in these dark weeks with grace to let not our hearts be troubled, and to stay in the vine, and not fall away, but to lean on the promised Helper, even as we expect the world's hate, and remember Jesus's greatness, and know he turns our sorrows into joy. And then last Sunday, to end chapter 16: Take heart, Cities Church, your Lord has overcome the world!Now, on Resurrection Sunday, he provides for us again with John 17:1–5, which is not only about resurrection, but also crucifixion. We have here both Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and we have the answer for what makes Easter so glorious. This prayer from Jesus goes to the very bottom of why the resurrection of Jesus is so worthy of our celebration.This Majestic ChapterJohn 17 is one of the greatest, most majestic, chapters in all the Bible. Here we have Jesus, God himself among us in our flesh and blood, praying aloud, at length, for us to hear. He begins in verses 1–5 praying for himself as he goes to the cross, and he spends the bulk of the chapter praying for his disciples (vv. 6–19) and for us, “for those who will believe in me through their word” (vv. 20–26). You're in this prayer. Jesus is not just praying for his disciples; he's praying for you. What makes this chapter special is its height and depth. From beginning to end, this is the Bible's most unsearchable, inscrutable, incomprehensible chapter. We get to overhear Jesus praying to his Father, on the night before he goes to the cross. He prays from a soul that has joy set before him, enough to go to the cross and endure unimaginable agony. This prayer is an endless ocean of wonder, and so we wade in on Easter Sunday.Four Easter GloriesThe reason this is such a good Easter text is that the main request Jesus makes in verses 1–5 is that his Father would glorify him — and resurrection is an essential part of that glory. He makes his main request twice:End of verse 1: “glorify your Son”Verse 5: “Father, glorify me”But this is not only a prayer for resurrection. To understand what Jesus asks for when he prays for his Father to glorify him, we need to understand this story of his glory which has been unfolding in the Gospel of John and now comes to a head in these verses. Jesus's prayer in verses 1–5 strikes four notes about his glory that lead us to the deepest reason why Easter is worthy of celebrating.1. Pre-world glory: Jesus had glory before creation (v. 5)If we take these glories in chronological order, we start with the pre-world glory of the divine Son before creation in verse 5:“…now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.”Divine glory is not new to Jesus as he comes to the cross. The eternal Son had glory with his Father before the foundation of the world; he is preexistent and eternal, as we confess,“God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of the same essence as the Father. Through him all things were made.”The Father and Son did not make the world in order to obtain a glory they lacked. Rather, they existed together from all eternity in such overflowing, effusive, abounding glory that their fullness spilled over in creation to make a world in which that glory might be displayed.And if the glory of God is reason for the world, the lack of his glory in us is what's gone wrong with the world. Sin is our falling short of, our lacking, the glory of God. Romans 3:23: “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That's true for everyone in this room: God made you to reflect his fullness of glory, and you have not lived up to that calling. We have not imaged him, as we ought. In fact, in our sin, we have rebelled against and made assault on his glory.So, first in the story is the pre-world glory. Jesus had glory with his Father before creation, and they made the world to display their glory.2. Incarnate glory: the Son came and lived to his Father's glory (v. 4)Our sin against God, and his glory, became the occasion for God the Son to come on a rescue mission in the world he made.So, the eternal Son, sent by his Father, emptied himself of divine privilege and added our humanity to his person, and lived utterly dedicated to his Father's glory. So, Jesus says in verse 4:“I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.”Jesus dedicated his earthly, human life to thinking and feeling and speaking and acting in such ways as to make his Father known as great. As man, Jesus lived for his Father's glory, not his own, as he says in John 8:50, “I do not seek my own glory.” His teaching honored his Father (John 7:16–18). His miracles, his good works, all to the honor of his Father. “I honor my Father” (John 8:49).And in doing so, Jesus shows us our privileged calling as humans, as those who bear the image and carry the name of God: to live to his glory. To think, feel, speak, and act to make him known as great.Yet, as the cross comes near, something new emerges. It's not a pivot or change of direction, but now, uniquely, as the divine Son, we see in Jesus's “near approach” to the cross that he is different from us. Truly man but no mere man. We do not follow him here.We heard for the first time in chapter 12 that at last his hour had come. What's this hour? Notice the first thing he prays and then what he says in John 12:23–24 and 27–28:“The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. . . . 27 Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour'? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.”As Jesus has prayed his whole life, so he prays, Father, glorify your name — even as he acknowledges “the hour has come” which is an hour “for the Son of Man to be glorified.” And he talks about dying. How does his being glorified, to his Father's glory, go with his dying?3. Crucified glory: the Father exalts his Son at the cross (v. 1)The first way the Son will be glorified is by dying. He will be lifted up (glorified) as he is lifted up in torture on the cross. He will be glorified in his dying. Which brings us back to 17:1, in this holy moment, in prayer, the night before he died. He prays, “Father, the hour has come,” and then, “glorify your Son.” Which means he is praying for the cross. “Glorify your Son” is his way of praying, Your will be done. When he prays, Glorify your Son, he is resolved to go to the cross.This is the strange glory of Good Friday. It's not the glory humans expect. We expect the divine Son to be lifted up to the throne; we do not expect him first to be lifted up in the shame and horror of the cross.And the reason it's glory (a lifting up), and not defeat (going down), is because the sins he dies for at the cross are not his own. If Jesus had deserved to die, this would have been utter shame, not glory. But he died, verse 2 says, “to give eternal life to all whom you have given him” — that is, the Father gives him a people, called the church. And the people are sinners, rebels against God. They deserve death. And Jesus dies for their sins, to make them right with God. Which makes the cross a glory. Which is why we'd call an otherwise horrible Friday good.So, Jesus's main prayer, first in verse 1, then echoed in verse 5, is “Father, glorify me.” In verse 1, it means lift me up as I go to the cross. And in verse 5, we get more.4. Resurrected glory: the Father exalts his Son by raising him (v. 5)Now, let's get all of verse 5:“And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence [with yourself, beside yourself] with the glory that I had with you [beside you] before the world existed.”Jesus looks not only to the strange, crucified glory of Friday, but to the triumph of Sunday and to the great lifting up to come: in the resurrection, then in the ascension, and then coronated as king of all at his Father's right hand.And verse 5 shows us how Jesus got there. In this prayer, Jesus looks through the shame of Friday to the honor of being with his Father. He looks through the pain of the cross to the joy of being with his Father. Which is “the joy set before him” Hebrews 12:2 so memorably talks about:“…for the joy that was set before him [Jesus] endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”Looking to the joy of resurrection, and ascension, and coronation, and reunion — that is, being glorified with his Father, beside his Father, in his presence — that look strengthened Jesus to endure the cross. What got Jesus to and through the cross was looking to the joy of resurrection glory, with his Father.Which brings us back to our question and the last part of this prayer in verses 2–3. Our question was: Why is the resurrection so important? What's so glorious for us about Easter?Over All, for His ChurchFirst, verse 2:“you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.”The Father has given Jesus authority over all flesh — get that, all flesh, all humans, no exceptions. Jesus is over all. But for what purpose? End of verse 2:“to give eternal to all whom you have given him.” Who's that? His church. Those who believe in him and worship him and celebrate him and find joy in him. The Father gave him authority over all that he might give eternal life to his people. That he might build and beautify his church. Let that sink in. Do you know what the risen Christ is doing right now with his authority over all? He's taking care of his church. Do you know what he's doing with his authority over Iran? He's giving eternal life to all whom the Father has given him. Do you know what he's doing with his authority over this country? Building his church; caring for his church.People in the world may say “Trump this” and “Iran that,” and “Putin this” and “China that,” and the risen Christ says, Who? They are my tools, servants whom I use as I give eternal life to my church. I'm giving eternal life to all the Father has given me; I'm saving my people; I'm building my church.Easter's Bottom Line But we're not yet to the answer of our question. One verse remains, and verse 3, like Philippians 3:7–8, is one of the most important in all the Bible, because it gets to the very bottom of it all. There Paul says, “whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”And here in John 17, in this sacred moment, the night before he dies, having prayed that the Father will glorify him, that he might glorify the Father, and that by giving eternal life to those God has given him, he now says what this eternal life is. Verse 3:“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”Eternal life is not luxury vacations. It's not mere reunions with loved ones. It's not just streets of gold. At its heart, in its essence, eternal life is knowing God — the God who made you and made you to know him. Your heart is restless till you find rest in him. You will be unsatisfied until you find satisfaction in him. And then Jesus adds, “and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”There is no competition for glory here between Father and Son but mutual glorification as the Son glorifies Father in life and in going to the cross, and Father glorifies Son at the cross and in raising him, and the Son glorifies his Father by giving eternal life to his people, and eternal life is knowing the Father, and the Son.Brothers and sisters and guests, this is eternal life: to know Jesus and his Father. And it begins now. That's the bottom line why Easter is such good news: Jesus is alive to be known and enjoyed forever.He's alive, not just to forgive your sins, but that you might know him and enjoy him. He's alive not just to provide your righteousness, but for the joy of daily communion — and one day soon full communion. He's alive not just to vindicate his work but to satisfy our souls in him. He gives himself, and his Father, when he gives eternal life.The glory of Easter is that Jesus is alive to be known and enjoyed forever. That's who we seek together at this Table, and in church life, and in his word, and in prayer — we make use of these God-given, Christ-bought means to the great end of knowing Jesus.At the bottom, the resurrection gives us Jesus.

In this Easter Sunday sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon John 17:1-5 in which we get Good Friday and Easter Sunday as Jesus prays aloud to his Father, on the night before he goes to the cross. This is the Bible's most unsearchable, inscrutable, incomprehensible chapter. Jesus's prayer in verses 1-5 give us four notes about his glory that lead us to the deepest reason why Easter is worthy of celebrating.

Early that morning, everything changed. What seemed like the end just days before was suddenly overturned when the tomb was found empty. The One who had been crucified, buried, and mourned had risen just as He promised. Fear turned to astonishment, sorrow turned to joy, and the message spread quickly—death had been defeated.This message celebrates the victory that changed history forever. The resurrection proves that hope is alive, forgiveness is real, and new life is available to all who believe. Because He lives, despair does not have the final word and the future is filled with promise.

This Easter Pastor Brian preached on the practical implications of the resurrection. The resurrection is the evidence that we our faith is true, that Jesus has saved us from sin and can bring real change to our lives.

Hope has Come – Jesus is Alive! (Courageous – Part 9) Troy Arnott by New Community Ringwood

By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D. Read John 20:11-15. Mary Magdalene had been rescued by Jesus from seven demons—and from the crushing shame of sin—so her devotion ran deep (Luke 8:2). While others fled in fear, Mary stayed near Jesus through His suffering and crucifixion, steadfast and unashamed. She saw enough to know He truly died, so when His body was missing from the tomb, she assumed the only explanation: someone had stolen Him. Then came the turning point. Through her tears, Mary was asked twice why she was crying—first by angels, then by Jesus Himself: “Woman, why are you crying?” (John 20:15). Dr. Youssef explains that Jesus wasn't dismissing her grief—He was lovingly correcting her conclusion. Her sorrow was rooted in a mistaken belief: she was searching for a corpse, but God had provided a living, resurrected Savior. This devotional meets us in our own distress. Job loss, frightening diagnoses, family turmoil, lingering fear—so often we weep because we can't see the risen Jesus at work in the midst of the trouble. Christ's question still presses us toward clarity: Who are you looking for—and what are you assuming about God's power right now? When you recognize that Jesus is alive and present, despair gives way to hope, and temporary sorrow is reshaped by eternal confidence. Prayer: Lord, help me to remember that my tears are unnecessary. Though this life will have sorrow, all my trials pale in comparison to the glory that awaits me in You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “He asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?' Thinking he was the gardener, she said, ‘Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him'” (John 20:15). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Our Tears and the Resurrection of Jesus: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

What happens when the reality of the resurrection confronts our doubt, questions, and uncertainty? Luke 24 tells the story of the empty tomb and the first responses to it: wonder, disbelief, and curiosity that ultimately lead to truth. This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus redeems our past, gives us power to live today, and secures our future. Whether you're exploring faith or ready to take your next step, this is a truth you can build your whole life on.

Kids: The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus is the center of the gospel. We deserve to die because of our sin, but Jesus died in our place. He was the blood sacrifice made once and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Jesus raised from the dead to reign as King over all creation. We are forgiven only through Jesus. Babies: This session will focus on Jesus helping people. 1s–K: Jesus died on the cross and was placed in the tomb. This session will help kids think about Easter, the time we celebrate that Jesus is alive and thank God for what Jesus did.

Do you ever feel your faith shrink after a setback—like hope is slipping through your fingers?In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef continues the journey of overcoming pessimism by revealing the next steps toward steady confidence in Christ. While yesterday's foundation was knowing who you are in Jesus, today tackles what happens when fear, opposition, or disappointment hits your “hot buttons” and you start expecting the worst.Through the life of Thomas, Dr. Youssef highlights how Jesus overpowers pessimism in real time:How to handle setbacks without losing confidence (John 11): Thomas assumed following Jesus to Bethany would end in death—but Jesus shattered that fear by raising Lazarus, proving His authority even over the grave.How Christ's resurrection defeats chronic doubt (John 20:25–28): Thomas demanded proof—until the risen Jesus stood before him. Encountering the living Christ transformed him from skeptic to worshiper: “My Lord and my God!”Why your hope is never tied to circumstances: Jesus is alive, reigning at the right hand of the Father, and still redeeming situations that look beyond repair.If you've been bracing for disappointment, stuck in “realistic” negativity, or quietly wondering if God will come through—this devotional will help you remember what Thomas learned firsthand: the resurrected Christ changes what's possible.Scripture Focus: Psalm 66:5 The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

God wants to give you a message of forgiveness and restoration, a message of love and of healing. 2000 years ago Jesus went to the cross and died, but He didn't stay in the grave; just as the Scriptures foretold, Jesus rose from the dead. You cannot see Him, I cannot see Him, but I know He is alive. Because He lives again we can come out of the past into a new life, a new hope. Even as you listen to this podcast He will heal your broken heart, He will soothe the wounds of the past. The Bible says of Jesus, 'He will not crush those who are weak, or quench the smallest hope; He came to deliver those who are oppressed, downtrodden, bruised and crushed' (Matthew 12:20, Luke 4:18). 'To God be the Glory' and 'Lamb of God' used by kind permission of Vinesong.

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Evangelism : The Message Content - Jesus is Alive -- Passages of Scripture // 1 Cor 15:14, 17 // Romans 6:4-5 // 2 Cor 4:14 // The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundational truth of the Christian faith, rendering all else meaningful or futile; without it, preaching is empty, faith is vain, and believers remain trapped in their sins. The sermon emphasizes that Christ's resurrection is not merely a historical event but the theological linchpin that validates His sinless nature, enables justification by faith, and secures eternal life, transforming both present reality and future hope. It establishes that through union with Christ, believers are spiritually raised from the dead, now living in newness of life, bearing fruit that reflects a renewed identity. Ultimately, the resurrection is not an end in itself but the means by which humanity is restored to eternal fellowship with God, the source of true and lasting joy. Therefore, the resurrection is the indispensable core of the gospel, demanding both personal faith and bold proclamation.

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