This Easter sermon from Pastor Chad centers on the idea that “stones” throughout the Bible tell the story of the gospel: from the stone of beauty in creation showing God’s perfect design, to the stone of judgment revealing humanity’s sin and need for justice, to the shepherd’s stone pointing to unexpected deliverance through Jesus. He explains that on the cross, Jesus took the judgment we deserve, and through the resurrection, symbolized by the rolled-away stone, proved His victory over sin and death—something no human effort could fabricate or stop. Ultimately, the message builds to the “overcomer stone,” representing the eternal invitation to salvation through Jesus alone, emphasizing that true life, forgiveness, and hope come not from our own goodness but by surrendering to Him and receiving the new life He offers.

astor Chad’s Palm Sunday sermon centers on the deeper meaning of the palm branches as a symbol of rejoicing and recognition of Jesus as King, while correcting the crowd’s misunderstanding of what kind of King He truly is. Drawing from John 12 and Zechariah 9, he emphasizes that Jesus is a humble King who brings salvation not through political power but through sacrifice, a King who speaks true peace by restoring what is broken, rules over all creation, and ultimately frees people through His blood. The message builds toward the cross, showing that while the crowd celebrated a conquering hero, Jesus came to defeat sin and death, offering redemption, restoration, and freedom—culminating in the hope that one day all creation and all people will fully recognize and worship Him as King.

Pastor Chad’s sermon focuses on the early Christian fish symbol (ichthus) as a powerful summary of the gospel: “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.” He explains that “Christ” means Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah who fulfills God’s promises, “Son of God” declares His unique identity as fully God and fully human, and “Savior” reveals His ultimate mission through the cross. The message builds to the idea that the cross—though it looked like defeat—is actually God’s plan for victory over sin, and that true faith comes from personally recognizing who Jesus is and what He accomplished there.

Pastor Chad taught that the cross, once a symbol of shame and punishment in the Roman world, became the greatest symbol of hope because of Jesus. He explained that the real problem in the world is the evil and sin present in every human heart, which separates us from God. From the beginning of Scripture, God promised a coming Savior who would defeat evil and restore humanity. Jesus fulfilled that promise by living without sin and dying on the cross as our substitute, taking the punishment we deserved so we could be forgiven and reconciled to God. Through the cross, the barrier between God and humanity was removed, giving believers access to God and the transforming power of His Spirit.

In this sermon, Pastor Terry explains the significance of the Lord’s Supper by connecting it to the Old Testament Passover and showing how it ultimately points to Jesus Christ. He teaches that just as the blood of the Passover lamb protected Israel from judgment, Jesus is the true Lamb whose body was broken and whose blood established a new covenant that brings forgiveness, freedom from sin, and eternal life. Communion is meant to continually remind believers of Christ’s sacrifice so they do not drift spiritually and forget what He has done. Pastor Terry also emphasizes that Jesus must be received not only as Savior who forgives sin but as Lord who transforms the heart and leads believers into a surrendered life.

Pastor Chad’s sermon centers on the idea that the “good news” of the gospel begins with understanding the seriousness of sin. Using the image of the fig leaf from Genesis 3, he explains that sin is not just a mistake but a rebellious condition within us that brings shame and separation from God. Like Adam and Eve, people try to cover that shame with “fig leaves” such as success, morality, or image, but these efforts are temporary and insufficient. The true good news is that God Himself provides the covering we cannot—pointing to Jesus, who takes our shame on the cross and clothes us in His righteousness, offering not just forgiveness but real transformation from the inside out.

Pastor Chad’s sermon centers on the idea that the “good news” of the gospel begins with understanding the seriousness of sin. Using the image of the fig leaf from Genesis 3, he explains that sin is not just a mistake but a rebellious condition within us that brings shame and separation from God. Like Adam and Eve, people try to cover that shame with “fig leaves” such as success, morality, or image, but these efforts are temporary and insufficient. The true good news is that God Himself provides the covering we cannot—pointing to Jesus, who takes our shame on the cross and clothes us in His righteousness, offering not just forgiveness but real transformation from the inside out.

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Today Pastor Chad teaches that true fulfillment for the human soul doesn’t come from comfort, experiences, or temporary “crumbs,” but from doing the will of God and participating in His mission. Using John 4, he shows that just as Jesus was sustained by obeying the Father, believers are called to move beyond simply receiving from God into being sent by Him—sharing the gospel in everyday life. The core challenge is to stop chasing temporary satisfaction and instead find lasting joy and purpose in joining Jesus in the harvest, knowing that whether we plant, water, or reap, God uses it all for eternal impact.

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