April Theme 2026

Sermon Summary: 

This Resurrection Sunday service centers on honoring Jesus Christ for His death and resurrection, inviting the Holy Spirit to meet real needs, and calling everyone to leave changed by God’s presence. The congregation is led in worship that emphasizes laying burdens down, blessing the Lord at all times, and surrendering fully to God so He can use their lives. Gratitude is repeatedly expressed for God’s faithfulness, mercy, and protection, even when people have not fully trusted Him.

The message also reinforces that Easter is not about cultural symbols like bunnies and eggs, but about Jesus rising from the grave to give believers access to eternal life. Dr. Johnson reminds the church that Jesus is alive and now intercedes for believers, and that His resurrection power means, “He got up so I can get up,” encouraging people to rise from whatever has held them down.

A key moment focuses on preparing for the Lord’s Table with seriousness and humility. The congregation is instructed to examine their hearts, forgive others, and come to communion in a worthy manner, remembering Christ’s sacrifice and receiving cleansing and freedom. The suffering of Jesus is highlighted as love in action, and His wounds are connected to healing and restoration for God’s people.

The service also includes practical encouragement for spiritual growth: continuing to seek God first (Matthew 6:33), remembering that believers are raised and seated with Christ (Ephesians 2:6), and staying positioned and aligned with God to live out the Kingdom daily through ongoing teaching and Bible study.