• Sermon Notes

    Sunday, April 5, 2026

  • God's Victory Is Our Victory

    Luke 24:25-48

  • Easter reminds us that failure, fear, and even death don’t get the final word. On the first Easter morning, discouraged followers of Jesus discovered that God had already won the victory they desperately needed. That same victory is still available today. Let’s celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and discover how God’s victory over the grave becomes our victory in everyday life.

    15 As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. 16 But God kept them from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stopped short, sadness written across their faces. 18 Then one of them, Cleopas, replied, “You must be the only person in Jerusalem who hasn’t heard about all the things that have happened there the last few days.” 19 “What things?” Jesus asked. “The things that happened to Jesus, the man from Nazareth,” they said. “He was a prophet who did powerful miracles, and he was a mighty teacher in the eyes of God and all the people. 20 But our leading priests and other religious leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and they crucified him. 21 We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago. Luke 24:15-23

  • KEY PRINCIPLE: Don’t let what happened      keep you from what God can do in your life today.

    1: JESUS IS      EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T      HIM.
    (Luke 24:15–17)

    Challenging Question: Where might God be present in your life right now that you’ve overlooked because of discouragement?
       

    Life Application: Stop interpreting God through your emotions. Start trusting His promises over your perception. Keep walking—even when you don’t see clearly 

    2: YOUR      DOES NOT HAVE THE      WORD. (Luke 24:19-21)

    Challenging Question: Are you living in the disappointment of Friday—or the victory of Sunday?
       

    Life Application: Stop letting your past define your      . Refuse to live in “we had hoped.” Trust that God is      finished with your story.

    3: KEEP      IN FAITH. 

    22 “Then some women from our group of his followers were at his tomb early this morning, and they came back with an amazing report. 23 They said his body was missing, and they had seen angels who told them Jesus is alive! (Luke 24:22–23)

    Challenging Question: What step of faith do you need to take today—even though you don’t have all the answers?
       

    Life Application: Keep showing up. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Even when: it doesn’t make sense, it doesn’t feel clear, it doesn’t feel resolved.

    4:      IN THE LIGHT OF SUNDAY      .

    45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. 46 And he said, “Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and rise from the dead on the third day. 47 It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: ‘There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’ 48 You are witnesses of all these things. (Luke 24:45–48)

    Challenging Question: Are you living like Jesus is alive—or like He’s still in the grave?
       

    Life Application: Walk in      . Walk in purpose. Walk in victory.

    You Belong Here! Nobody is meant to stand alone in life.

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