Because he lives

Apr 5, 2026 • Pastor Jeff Lister

Easter isn’t just another holiday—it’s the day that changed everything. On this Resurrection Sunday, we unpack the miracle of the empty tomb and invite you to discover what it truly means that Jesus is alive. Through Mary Magdalene’s encounter and the story in John 20, you’ll see how:

Because He lives, I am free—“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV);

Because He lives, I am safe—“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand” (John 10:28-29 ESV);

Because He lives, I will rise—“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live” (John 11:25-26 ESV).

Break out of empty traditions and celebrate the real hope of Easter—because Jesus lives, you can have freedom, security, and the promise of resurrection.