This Easter Sunday, we step into one of the most raw and powerful moments in Scripture—the woman at the tomb.

In John 20:1–17, Mary shows up expecting death… not resurrection.
She came grieving. Confused. Without expectation.

And maybe that’s where you’ve been too.

Where have you lost expectation?
Where have you assumed God isn’t moving anymore?
Where has disappointment rewritten what you believe is possible?

But the story doesn’t end in the silence of the tomb.

Jesus shows up.
Not when expected. Not how expected.
But personally. Powerfully. Undeniably.

This message is a reminder that even in our doubt, grief, and disbelief—
resurrection is still happening.

You may not see it yet…
but He is closer than you think.

Church was canceled this week because of the storm and flooding, so the message shifted.

In John 15, we talked about how easy it is to respond to what we can see—homes damaged, mud everywhere, people needing help. And we’ve seen the community show up for that.

But there’s also damage people carry that isn’t obvious.

This message is about paying attention to both—and what it actually looks like to love people well, not just in moments like this, but all the time.

In this sermon from Harbor Church North Shore, the message from 2 Peter 3:1–13 takes a powerful and practical turn toward recognizing truth in a world full of deception. While Peter speaks about the Lord’s timing and the coming day of the Lord, this teaching focuses especially on his warning about false teachers and the danger of being misled by voices that claim authority but distort the gospel for personal gain.

We live in a time when flashy personalities, persuasive platforms, and religious language can easily disguise manipulation. This message challenges us to change our expectations—not placing our trust in charisma, popularity, or promises of prosperity, but instead grounding our faith in Scripture, discernment, and the true character of Christ.

Key Takeaways
• How to recognize modern-day false teachers
• Why biblical discernment matters more than charisma
• Guarding your faith against deception and spiritual scams
• Living faithfully while waiting for the Lord’s return

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1–13

If this message helped sharpen your discernment and strengthen your faith, share it with someone who needs truth and clarity today.