April 5, 2026

This Easter sermon centers on the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the foundation of Christian hope and the defeat of death. Drawing from Matthew 27-28, the message emphasizes that Jesus is the hero of our story, not ourselves. The sermon confronts the "doomsday prophet" mentality that can plague Christians, reminding believers that because Christ has risen, we have no room for hopelessness or fear. The resurrection transforms our perspective on current difficulties and future uncertainties. Through the account of Mary Magdalene, the other Mary, and Joseph of Arimathea, we see how the cross brought courage to secret followers and how the empty tomb restored hope to those who had lost everything. The sermon concludes with Jesus' Great Commission, reminding us that because He has all authority and is always with us, we can face tomorrow without fear and live as disciple-makers filled with hope.