Because of Jesus

Pastor Bryan

April 20, 2025

Main Idea

The central theme of the message was that because of Jesus, everything changes. His Resurrection is not only proof of His divinity but the foundation of our hope, healing, and transformation. Pastor Bryan unpacked how Jesus is not a memory or myth but a living Savior who brings dead things back to life—including our brokenness, shame, and doubts. The sermon encouraged us to stop searching in dead places and recognize that true life is in Christ. Like Peter, we are invited to run toward grace and embrace the truth of the Resurrection. This truth isn’t just something to believe; it’s something to encounter personally. Because of Jesus, we are not just forgiven, we are made new, and our lives have a purpose that transcends this world.

Scripture References

Luke 24:1–12, John 11:25–26, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 1:7

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I am the resurrection and the life' in John 11:25?

In your own words, how would you define 'life' as it relates to Jesus?

Discussion Questions:

Why do you think Peter was the only one to run and check the empty tomb after the women reported it?

What assumptions about life or faith might you need to let go of in light of the Resurrection?

What does it look like for you personally to respond to the truth of the Resurrection today?

Summary

In Pastor Bryan’s Easter message, we reflected on the power of the Resurrection and what it means for us today. He walked us through Luke 24, where the women discovered the empty tomb and were told by angels that Jesus had risen. This moment was not only a historical event but one that transformed their understanding of life and faith. Pastor Bryan emphasized that many of us, like the women and even Peter, may come with assumptions or doubts, but the Resurrection invites us to reconsider everything. We were reminded that we often search for life in all the wrong places—whether in religion, relationships, or success—but true life is found in Jesus alone. Because of Jesus, our search for meaning and healing ends, and we are offered resurrection life. This message challenged us to believe not just in the historical Jesus, but in the living Christ who continues to transform lives today.