Date

March 31, 2024

Synopsis

In this powerful Easter sermon, Pastor Brent reflects on the significance of remembering the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how this remembrance can transform our lives and bring hope in the midst of life's challenges.

Key Takeaways:

• The resurrection is not just about where we go when we die, but about the possibility of a new world filled with liberation, justice, belonging, and peace.
• By remembering the goodness, mercy, and grace we have experienced in the past, we can discover a renewed hope for the future.
• The same Spirit that raised Jesus can resurrect something within us, reminding us of the moments when love found us, tears stopped, and we experienced a sense of belonging.

Practical Application:

• Take time to reflect on the moments in your life when you experienced hope, love, and belonging, and allow those memories to inspire you to live into the possibility of a better future.
• Share your stories of resurrection with others, reminding them that the worst thing is not the last thing and that love ultimately wins.
• As a community, commit to being a people with a collective memory, supporting one another through life's challenges by pointing to the hope of the resurrection.

References

Scripture: Luke 24:1–12

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