"From Wounds to Resurrection: Stepping Into the Healing Power of Christ" - 9am Easter Sunday

This sermon uses a personal story about a wounded dog to illustrate how unresolved pain must be healed from the inside out, pointing to the need for God’s intervention in our lives . It connects this idea to the Easter story in Matthew, where the women come to Jesus’ tomb expecting death but instead encounter the life-changing power of the resurrection. The message emphasizes that people often remain stuck “licking their wounds,” while God desires to remove what is broken and bring true healing and new life. It also highlights the reality of spiritual opposition that tries to keep people trapped, contrasted with God’s overwhelming power that rolls away every barrier. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to move forward in faith—despite fear—embracing the joy, transformation, and daily adventure of following the risen Jesus who goes ahead of them.