Sermon on 4-5-26 by Pastor Todd Sapp

When you seek Jesus, you discover He was already seeking you. In this Easter message, we look at the incredible true story of the "Easter Initiative" of 1972 and how a high-stakes rescue mission in the Vietnam War mirrors the way God pursues us today.

Whether you feel lost like Mary Magdalene, skeptical like Thomas, or you're just searching for a greater purpose, this study of John 20 reveals that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate evidence that you are never left behind.

In this video, you will discover:

• The "Easter Initiative": The gripping story of Gene Hambleton, the most knowledgeable man in the Air Force, and the massive cost paid to rescue him behind enemy lines.
• Why the Stone was Rolled Away: Understanding that the tomb was opened not to let Jesus out, but to let us see in.
• Mary Magdalene’s Encounter: How Jesus meets us in our deepest pain and calls us by name.
• Finding Your Purpose: How the Holy Spirit empowers us for the same mission God gave to Jesus.
• Overcoming Doubt: Moving from "Doubting Thomas" to a confession of "My Lord and my God."

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