In this powerful 2026 Easter sermon, Pastor Chris Zauner delivers a compelling message titled “Come Alive,” exploring what it truly means to be restored to life through Jesus Christ. Centered on Luke 15 and the parable of the prodigal son, this message reveals a deeper truth about our relationship with God: that you can feel far from Him whether you are running away or simply going through the motions.

This Resurrection Sunday message challenges both the spiritually distant and the spiritually exhausted. Whether you feel disconnected because of past mistakes or stuck in a routine of religious performance without joy, this sermon reminds us that God is not waiting for perfection—He is inviting us home. Through the lens of the loving Father in Luke 15, we see a picture of grace, restoration, and the heart of God who eagerly runs toward us.

Pastor Chris unpacks the tension between rebellion and religion, showing how both can lead to distance from God. But the good news of Easter is that Jesus made a way for us to come alive again. His death and resurrection paid the cost so that we could experience true relationship, freedom, and fullness of life.

This message is an invitation to stop striving, stop running, and step into the life God has already prepared for you. The question is not whether you are invited—the question is, will you come in?

If this message speaks to you, share it with someone who needs hope this Easter season.