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In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Joseph Davis walks through John 20 to show how Mary Magdalene and the disciples moved from grief-stricken hiding to bold proclamation. He emphasizes that devotion often requires showing up when you are tired, frustrated, or moving through the dark. The core of the message is a reminder that Jesus calls us by name, breathes new life into our situations, and ensures that our current pain cannot cancel the ultimate promise of God.

-- Your yesterday does not have the power to cancel your tomorrow, and your current scars are proof that you survived what was meant to break you.

-- Devotion is staying the course even through confusion, showing up for God when you don't feel like it, and moving forward even with tears in your eyes.

-- Jesus provides personal access to the Father, meaning you no longer have to rely on a middleman or religious systems to hear from God.

-- The Holy Spirit is the "secret sauce" and the essential breath of life that empowers you to have a comeback when your own strength has failed.

-- Like a caterpillar in a cocoon, you are in a "change mode" that makes the criticisms of your past irrelevant to your future identity.

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In this installment of the "Believe in Him" series, Pastor Omar Ellison explores the depths of Hebrews 11 to define what it truly means to trust God. It is one thing to have faith when things are going well, but it is another entirely to remain "persuaded" when you are in the middle of a storm, an attack, or a hardship. This teaching challenges believers to move past the worldly system of "seeing is believing" and enter into the divine rest of knowing that if God promised it, it is already done.

-- Faith is not just a feeling; it is a "substance" or "confidence" in things hoped for and a literal expectation of what is not yet visible.

-- We must avoid being "Thomases" who refuse to believe until they can touch the wounds, because Jesus promised a greater blessing for those who believe without seeing.

-- Sarah is a primary example of faith because she "judged Him faithful," meaning she looked at God’s track record and decided He was more reliable than her biological limitations.

-- Being faithful means God is unchanging, consistent, and completely devoid of manipulation or trickery across every generation.

-- Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law so that we, as Gentiles, could inherit the blessing of Abraham through the Holy Spirit.

-- Life doesn't end at the grave because the spirit cannot be killed; it can only be housed, and our choice in this life determines where we are housed for eternity.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- 2 Timothy 1:12

-- Hebrews 11:1-2, 11

-- Deuteronomy 7:9

-- Hebrews 10:23

-- Revelation 19:11

-- Genesis 3:15

-- Galatians 3:13-14, 16

-- Ephesians 2:14-15

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In this powerful teaching, Apostle Otis B. Young explores the depth of God’s unconditional love and the unique identity every believer possesses. Using Romans 5:7-8 as a foundation, he explains that while the world has standards and statistics, the child of God is the "exception to the rule."

-- You are in a category all by yourself. Stop comparing your journey to others because you are the template and the model God is using.

-- The "But God" factor is the divine intervention that steps into hopeless situations. What others meant for evil, God is turning into your good.

-- Love is more than an emotion; it is an action verb. True love is demonstrated through sacrifice, service, and obedience.

-- You are the exception to the rule. Where most people would have thrown in the towel or failed to bounce back, God has given you a second wind to prosper in a difficult economy and thrive through warfare.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Romans 5:7-8

-- Genesis 50:20

-- Ephesians 2:3-5

-- Psalm 73:26

-- Acts 13:28

-- John 14:15-21

-- Philippians 2:8

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In this episode of Anchored by Truth, we explore the profound implications of Jesus’ appearance on the road to Emmaus. While many focus only on the empty tomb, the events that followed throughout that first Easter Sunday provide the historical bedrock for the Christian faith. We examine the meticulous reporting of the physician Luke and why his Gospel stands up to the toughest historical scrutiny.

-- Luke’s Gospel was likely written within 30 years of the resurrection, far too early for legendary embellishments to replace eyewitness testimony.

-- The inclusion of specific names like Cleopas served as a "check" for ancient readers, as these individuals were living witnesses who could verify the account.

-- Luke’s proven geographical and political accuracy in the Book of Acts reinforces the reliability of his Gospel record.

-- The presence of Hellenized followers like Cleopas demonstrates that God’s plan of redemption was intended for all nations from the very beginning.

-- The transition from despair to recognition on the road to Emmaus mirrors the journey every believer takes when they truly encounter the risen Christ.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Luke 24:13-31

-- Acts 11:28

-- Luke 21:20

-- Colossians 4:11-14

-- Matthew 28:18-20

-- Revelation 7:9

This is episode 363.

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The Victory of the Empty Tomb

In this moving Easter message, Pastor Mike Jenkins takes us from a small house in Spain in 1975 to the bustling streets of Jerusalem, tracing the evidence of the resurrected Christ. By examining the unique perspectives of the four Gospel writers and the personal testimony of the Apostle Paul, we see a clear picture of a Savior who didn't just die for the world, but died for you. This teaching challenges believers to move past a "drunken stupor" of complacency and embrace the steadfast, unmovable life that only comes through the victory of Jesus Christ.

-- Pastor Mike's first Easter in Spain and the personal realization of Galatians 2:20.

-- Why Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John provide different but complementary perspectives on the resurrection.

-- The significance of Jesus appearing first to Mary Magdalene and later to over 500 witnesses.

-- Understanding our "justified" status: Standing before God as though we had never sinned.

-- The future promise of the "twinkling of an eye" and the final destruction of the enemy called death.

-- A call to be steadfast and always abounding in the work of the Lord.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Galatians 2:20

-- Matthew 28

-- Mark 16

-- Luke 24

-- John 20-21

-- 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

-- Acts 1

In "Get the Story Straight," Pastor Steve Dow challenges us to move beyond the commercialized version of Easter and confront the historical reality of the empty tomb. Drawing from Matthew 28, he details the desperate attempts of the religious elite to suppress the news of the resurrection through bribes and fabricated narratives. This message serves as a spiritual wake-up call to anyone feeling weighed down by guilt, past failures, or the lies of the adversary.

-- The resurrection is a historical fact, not a religious theory, providing a foundation for our faith that cannot be shaken by shifting cultural narratives.

-- Satan operates as the father of lies, often using misinformation to attack our self-esteem, dampen our enthusiasm, and lead us into spiritual depression.

-- The religious leaders’ lie about the disciples stealing the body was full of holes, proving that man-made narratives cannot stand against the power of God.

-- No one is beyond the reach of salvation (including the thief on the cross or the woman at the well) because Jesus didn't just die for our sins, He rose to give us new life.

-- Your current trials are not your "doom," but rather "setups" for God’s glory, as weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Matthew 28:10-15

-- John 11, 12

-- Isaiah 40:31

-- Romans 3:23

-- Psalm 30:5

-- Psalm 61

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Your Failure is Not Final

In "Keep Swinging," Ryan Kramer tackles the universal feeling of wanting to give up when life—or our own bad decisions—hit us hard. Using the legendary persistence of Thomas Edison, the courage of Frederick Douglass, and the eventual success of Dr. Seuss, Kramer illustrates that failure is often the precursor to a world-changing breakthrough. However, the ultimate example of restoration is found in the life of the Apostle Peter, who went from violently weeping over his denial of Christ to leading the birth of the Church. This message is a call to anyone sitting on the sidelines to step back up to the plate.

-- The danger of "following at a distance" where we believe in Jesus but are afraid to be identified with Him.

-- How Jesus uses our moments of weakness to expose what is inside of us, not to discard us, but to prepare us.

-- The profound grace found in the angel’s command to "go tell the disciples and Peter," proving that no one is excluded from the message of the resurrection.

-- The "Babe Ruth" principle: why you cannot let your last strikeout define your career or your calling.

-- A moving real-life testimony from Robert Hurado on how God transforms a life of violence and anger into one of compassion and peace.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Matthew 26:33-35, 58

-- Luke 22:61-62

-- Mark 16:6-7

-- Acts 2:1-41

-- Psalm 23

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References:

(1) In Episode 268 we began discussing Frank Turek’s 4 questions that prove Christianity is true. Turek was considering Norman Geisler’s 12 points that shows Christianity is true and reduces Geisler’s argument down to 4 questions leaving out some obvious logical points.

(2) The reason these questions are so VITAL are that they deal with our POSITION in ETERNITY (not to mention a BETTER LIFE here and now on earth). If, in fact, God is real and the NT is reliable, then what the Gospels say about Jesus is that He is who He claimed to be.

(3) John 3:36 says, “He who believes in the Son HAS everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall NOT SEE LIFE, but the WRATH of God abides on him.”

This makes the alternatives in eternity VERY CLEAR. Either (1) BELIEVE and ACCEPT Jesus in order to possess eternal life; or (2) REJECT Jesus and NOT SEE LIFE — instead you will be facing the WRATH of God.

(4) The NT describes the fate of the nonbeliever by referring to this verse: “If anyone not found written in the Book of Life (meaning those receiving life through accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior), he was thrown into the lake of fire” (where Satan, the beast, and the false prophet were thrown (Rev. 20:15).

(5) Of course, truth exists. The mathematical statement 2 + 2 = 4 is true. The sentence: the earth is not flat — is true. The freezing and boiling temperatures for water are true. Historical events are true. John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, November 22, 1963. Leviticus 17:11 emphasizes the importance of blood for life, which aligns with modern medical understanding of blood’s role in health. Rom. 8:21 speaks of the idea of decay and disorder in the universe, which relates to the second law of thermodynamics. It’s true that the universe had a beginning a finite time ago by the Big Bang. Isa. 40:22 implies the expansion of the universe, which is supported by modern cosmology.

(6) The atheist claims there is no God, then objective moral values do not exist according to the atheist. But Christians biblical worldview know some moral values do exist. For example, Prov. 6: 16-19 lists 7 things that are an abomination to the Lord including a proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood. Thus, abortion is wrong, and the atheist is wrong by Craig’s Moral argument. If there is no moral truth, everything is permissible as Dostoevsky said. Jesus said, “If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31-32).

(7) One of my favorite authors is the late philosopher Francis Schaeffer. He said, “There must be an ABSOLUTE if there are to be MORALS, and there must be an ABSOLUTE if there are to be VALUES. If there is no absolute BEYOND MAN’S IDEAS, then there is NO FINAL APPEAL to judge between individuals and groups whose moral judgments CONFLICT.”

(8) In the trial before the Roman prefect of Judea, Pontius Pilate, who asked Jesus in John 18:33, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Later in 18:37 Pilate asked, “Are you a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was BORN, and for this cause I have COME into the world, that I should BEAR WITNESS to the TRUTH. Everyone who is of the TRUTH hears My voice” (John 18:37).

(9) The irony is DELIBERATE: Pilate had said to Jesus in John 19:10, “Do you not know that I have the power to crucify You, and power to release You?” Pilate is talking to Truth incarnate yet Pilate CANNOT or WILL NOT recognize Him despite the fact that he knows Jesus is innocent.

(10) Pilate was violating what he knew that Jesus was innocent and His wife’s warning where she said, “I dreamed about this man last night. He is a good man, don’t have anything to do with hurting Him” (Matt. 27:19).

This is episode 270.

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