Jesus spoke as one who had authority. He then demonstrated His authority through the miracles He performed. His compassion for people was undeniable as He healed the sick, the paralyzed, and the blind. Yet He was so powerful that even the wind and waves obeyed Him. All of these miracles were a tangible way for people to see He was who He said He was: the Messiah, the Son of God, who came to save the world.
The sermon emphasizes the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, asserting it as a historical fact supported by numerous eyewitnesses and fulfilled prophecies. It highlights that belief in the Resurrection offers freedom from sin and death, providing assurance and hope for eternal life through faith in Jesus.
In his Good Friday sermon, Pastor Ryan reflects on Jesus's crucifixion, noting that though it was the darkest event in history, it represents the most hopeful moment for humanity. He highlights Jesus's final words to illustrate how Christ's suffering and sacrifice provided salvation, acceptance, and a new identity for believers as part of a forever family.
The sermon discusses the miracle of Jesus healing a man born blind, emphasizing the importance of spiritual insight over physical sight. It highlights that spiritual blindness can affect both believers and non-believers, urging humility and openness to God's work in our lives, especially through pain and suffering.
Pastor Ryan addresses the emotion of fear, using the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41 to show how Jesus challenges us to confront our fears with faith. He explains that Jesus's power is real, authoritative, and ultimately for us, and that He can calm not only the storms in our lives but also the fear within us.
Pastor Joby highlights the importance of having a supportive community of friends who will carry you through desperate times to Jesus. He uses the story of the paralyzed man in Mark Chapter 2 to illustrate that true love means doing whatever it takes to bring people into Jesus' presence, where they can experience the ultimate healing of sin.
