Seeing the resurrected Jesus was a life changing moment for His disciples. Everything changed from that point on. But what about you? If you really believe that Jesus rose from the dead and is alive, what has been the effect of this belief on your life?

All of Christianity is based on this one fact: Jesus Christ rose from the dead. If there is no resurrection, then Christianity is a fraud. But all the credible evidence shows that Jesus was resurrected to new life, conquering Satan, sin and death - and through faith, this can be your experience as well!

When you become a Christian, your identity changes. Instead of being an enemy of God, you become a child of God. And He becomes your perfect heavenly Father.

Jesus was not the only person in the history of the world to be crucified. So, why did the crucifixion of Jesus change the course of world history?

How does an innocent man get sentenced to death? Answer: political pressure. Jesus was sentenced to die because the Jewish majority forced the hand of Pontius Pilate. But before you go attributing all the blame on the Jews in Jerusalem at the time remember this: it was your sins that put Jesus on the cross.

The Jewish trial of Jesus was a sham, but the Roman trial of Jesus was not. Pontius Pilate concluded that Jesus was innocent of any crime. This is good. We need a sinless Saviour. Only the perfectly righteous Son of God would be able to pay the penalty that we deserve to pay for our sins.

Before you rush to judgment on Peter, know this - we all get asked the same question every day: "You're not one of that man's disciples, are you?" How you answer that question shows whether you are denying yourself and living under the control of the Holy Spirit, or if you are continuing to live as a slave to sin. Only the Gospel frees you to deny yourself and follow Jesus.

Who is in control of your life? You, or Jesus? We struggle with this concept because we think we know what's best for ourselves. In the Gospel of Jesus According to John, the account of the betrayal and arrest of Jesus is a picture of His being in control of the whole proceedings. This wasn't a random act, but rather, the Son of God voluntarily laying down His life for all who would believe in Him.

On the night before He was crucified, Jesus spent time in prayer for His disciples - not just the 11 who remained with Him, but every disciple who would ever live. So, what were the things He prayed for?

You often hear people talk about 'finding themselves,' or being on the search for their true identity. Who you are is an important question for everyone, but how should those who follow Jesus answer it? Pastor Anthony Sligar explores this topic and shares some of the biblical truths that speak to our identity in Christ.