Easter
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The Death of Death
In this message, Pastor Byron explores the reality of death as humanity’s last enemy and the transformative power of Christ’s victory over it through the story of Lazarus. Drawing from John 11, he examines Jesus’ declaration “I am the resurrection and the life” and unpacks how Christ offers believers not just physical resurrection but eternal
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A Faulty Perspective
In this message Pastor Byron shares the powerful story of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearance on the road to Emmaus, exploring how the disciples’ initial despair and faulty perspective was transformed when they encountered the risen Christ. Through this account and the testimonies of early martyrs who died for their faith, Pastor Byron challenges listeners to confront
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The Resurrection and Postmodernism
In this Easter message, Pastor Byron addresses postmodernism’s challenge to absolute truth by focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the epicenter of Christian faith. He shares his personal testimony of facing a health crisis with blocked arteries, demonstrating how the reality of the resurrection provides hope, proves all of Scripture true, and promises
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Coronavirus, Fear & the Resurrection
In this Easter message Pastor Byron addresses doubts about the resurrection by examining 1 Corinthians 15, demonstrating why Christ’s resurrection is essential to the Christian faith. He presents the historical evidence for the resurrection, explains the consequences if it weren’t true, and shows how believers can live without fear of death, guilt, or uncertainty because
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The Resurrection, Guilt & Love
In this message, Pastor Byron addresses the destructive power of unresolved guilt through the story of an Air Force major whose life collapsed after Hiroshima. He distinguishes between real guilt from sin and pseudo-guilt from unmet expectations, pointing to Christianity’s true answer for dealing with guilt.
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The Resurrection Meets Our Anxieties
In this Easter message, Pastor Byron explores how Christ’s resurrection serves as the medicine for all our spiritual struggles, particularly anxiety and fear. Drawing from Romans 6:4 and numerous Scripture promises, he teaches that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead now empowers believers to walk in transformation and victory, while addressing the
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The Resurrection: What’s Love Got to Do With It?
In this Easter message, Pastor Byron explores how Christ’s resurrection appearances demonstrate God’s personal love and forgiveness. He examines three special resurrection appearances—to Mary Magdalene (overcoming a shameful past), Peter (dealing with failure), and Thomas (struggling with doubt)—showing that Jesus met each person at their point of need to communicate that despite their failures, they
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Death’s Conquerer
In this Easter message, Pastor Byron examines the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead, teaching that while death remains humanity’s last enemy with a 100% mortality rate, Jesus demonstrated His mastery over death by raising Lazarus after four days in the tomb. He emphasizes that Jesus’ declaration “I am the resurrection and the
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Meeting Jesus on the Road of Life
In this Easter message Pastor Byron examines Luke 24 and the story of two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus who failed to recognize the risen Christ walking beside them. Through this divine encounter, he explores how our expectations and circumstances can blind us to God’s presence and work in our lives, calling believers
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Guilt, Shame and the Resurrection
In this Easter message Pastor Byron addresses the paralyzing power of guilt, shame, and failure by examining Peter’s denial and restoration, showing how the resurrection offers believers newness of life. He teaches that God sees us for what we might become rather than what we are, and that through Christ’s resurrection, God can redeem our