He Is Risen: The Power of the Unexpected | Easter Sermon 2025

In this powerful Easter sermon, Pastor Gary reflects on Luke 24:1–12 and Psalm 118, inviting us to rediscover the awe and wonder of the resurrection story.

If you were there that first Easter morning, you would have expected to find Jesus dead in a tomb. But God did something no one expected—turning sorrow into joy, burial spices into the scent of lilies, and death into life. We’ve heard this story so many times that we often miss how shocking and beautiful it truly is.

At Bethany Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado, we believe this ancient story still transforms lives today. The resurrection only has power because of what came before—because of the pain, grief, and expectations that were shattered by God’s surprising grace.