Easter celebrates a great miracle, where God raises Jesus from the dead. However, we don't celebrate this just as a chance to look back at a great event. We celebrate the fact that in his death and resurrection Jesus enjoyed a victory over death which brings hope for us when facing our own death.

Scripture reference: John 20:1-18

Preached on Easter morning, April 21, 2019 by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Sermon Highlights* We all know what it is like to live without power * Holy Week is physically hard on us, leaving us feeling low in power * The events of Holy Week are spiritually draining too * This gives us a sense what Mary Magdalene felt on the first Easter morning * Her experience on this morning is relatable for us all * She is powerless as she approaches the tomb * We are powerless in front of the grave * Easter morning makes us confront this powerlessness * But also it makes us confront God's power * We cannot defeat death, but Christ has * Easter challenges us to put faith in him as our champion * We can trust our champion because he loves us

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