In his Easter message, Phil Dooley celebrates the resurrection of Jesus as the central truth of the Christian faith, emphasizing that Easter is not just a date or religious tradition, but a personal, life-transforming encounter with a risen Savior. Through humor and heartfelt storytelling, he reflects on the surprise and emotional rollercoaster experienced by the women at Jesus’ tomb, highlighting that God meets us in our fear and grief with love, hope, and presence. He encourages listeners to expect the unexpected from a God who does the unimaginable, reminding them that Jesus stepped down to humanity not to enforce rules, but to offer relationship, peace, and victory over death. Ultimately, the message is a call to live boldly, share the good news, and embrace the love symbolized by the cross.
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Jesus and Simon of Cyrene - Renaud Von Wielligh
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Jesus and The Widow Of Nain - Anneli Humer
The message is a heartfelt and inspiring sermon focused on the compassion, power, and presence of Jesus, reflecting on the transformative story in Luke 7, where Jesus raises a widow’s son from the dead, emphasizing how Jesus sees us in our pain, is moved with deep compassion, and has authority over death itself. Through personal stories and biblical insights, the message highlights how Jesus doesn't just offer miracles but also sustains us through our suffering. It calls listeners to respond in three ways: to "rise up" and make Jesus Lord, to "sit up" and live differently as temples of the Holy Spirit, and to "speak up" by sharing the good news boldly. Ultimately, the sermon centers on the unchanging love and compassion of Jesus, urging everyone to receive new life through Him.
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Jesus & Three Encounters At The Cross - Layne Schranz
The message from the “Jesus and” series centers on three encounters at the cross, showing how Jesus offers freedom, faith, and forgiveness to all who believe. Barabbas, a guilty man, was set free in place of Jesus, representing the freedom we receive through faith. One criminal mocked Jesus, illustrating how pride and doubt can keep us from true faith. The other criminal believed, acknowledged his sin, and received immediate forgiveness, demonstrating the grace available to anyone who turns to Jesus. The core message is clear: no matter where you are in life, if you're seeking freedom, faith, or forgiveness—go to Jesus and believe.
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Jesus & the Pharisees (Dealing with the Pharisee in me) - Dave Webster
Jesus challenges the Pharisees' rigid traditions, teaching that His message brings a new way of thinking that cannot be contained within old religious structures (Luke 5:33-39). He demonstrates this by healing a paralyzed man, welcoming sinners like Levi, and restoring a man’s withered hand, revealing that forgiveness heals, includes, and empowers (Luke 5-6). The Pharisees, blinded by pride and legalism, resist this change, but Jesus shows that true faith requires humility, repentance, and surrender. Just as some Pharisees, like Nicodemus and Paul, ultimately embraced Christ, we too must confront our own self-righteousness and allow Jesus to transform us.
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