Before we can celebrate Easter, there's someone very important we need to get to know first: This Is Jesus. To get to know Him better, we're looking to the book of Luke which is all about Jesus. The first part of Luke answers the question—who is Jesus and how to get your mind around Him. The second section answers the question—what does it mean to follow Jesus, and get your will around Him. The third section aims at our hearts as we long to wrap our hearts around Him, all so we can boldly claim who He is: This Is Jesus!
Based on Luke 24, this sermon teaches that Jesus' resurrection provides a powerful antidote to our doubts and fears, renewing our desires and freeing us from the fear of missing out. The message encourages us to live out the hope of the resurrection by doing good in the world, knowing that our own wounds can be redeemed for a greater purpose, just as Jesus retained His scars.
This Good Friday message teaches that the darkness at the crucifixion symbolizes the judgment Jesus willingly endured as the ultimate payment for our sins, fulfilling his sacrificial role. The tearing of the temple veil at his death signifies that all barriers between us and God have been removed, making his grace and forgiveness accessible to everyone who accepts him.
This sermon teaches that Jesus experienced deep rejection and betrayal—from soldiers, from Judas, and ultimately from God the Father as He took on our sin. However, it also highlights the difference between Peter’s repentance and Judas’ despair, reminding us that despite our betrayals, God’s steadfast love and grace remain.
Based on Luke 22, this sermon teaches that Jesus’ Passover meal with His disciples wasn’t just a historical event, but a moment that redefined community through His impending sacrifice. The sermon explains that just as the Passover meal symbolized freedom from slavery, Jesus’ body and blood establish a new covenant that frees us from sin and creates a new, redeemed community bound together by His sacrifice.
This sermon teaches that Jesus is the real King who came in humility and peace, not military might, as prophesied. By His authority, He transforms lives and restores all of creation, demonstrating that true strength is found in His ultimate act of love and sacrifice on the cross.
