Resurrection Sunday 2023

Pastor Brian Goke shares that the validity of Christian faith depends on the truth of Jesus the Messiah’s resurrection. Many today are like those on the road to Emmaus – they do not recognize the risen Christ merely because they are not looking for him. There may also be stone barriers carried which prevent belief in the resurrection. Some only want Jesus to exist on their terms – conforming to personal definitions of who he is. Another stone barrier may be disappointment in a church, a pastor, or circumstances. When dreams are dashed it can be difficult to hope and experience the risen Christ. A third stone barrier may be a person’s small expectations or short sighted understanding of God at work. It is miraculous when someone casts aside a stone and believes! The tomb is empty and He is Risen Indeed!