Easter Sermon 2026

Apr 5, 2026    Gary Sandberg

Easter is a day of deep joy—but not just because of celebration. It’s joy shaped by everything that came before it: the honesty of Lent, the weight of the cross, and the surprise of an empty tomb. In this message, we explore how Easter is both an invitation to experience new life and a calling to share that life with the world. This is a story that doesn’t just comfort us—it sends us.

What You’ll Learn:

How Easter joy grows out of real struggle and restoration

What it means that God shows no partiality and removes barriers

Why “come and see” is only the beginning of faith

How “go and tell” becomes our calling in everyday life

What it looks like to live as a witness to resurrection hope


Acts 10:34–43

Matthew 28:1–10


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