Sunday Sermon: 19 April 2026

Sunday Sermon: 19 April 2026

From Stonelaw Church by Rev. Neil H Watson

April 19, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 210

About this episode

This sermon explores the significance of being witnesses of Jesus in the context of personal faith and empowerment through the Holy Spirit.

In this message from the SENT series, we move beyond the idea of being sent and begin to understand what we are actually sent to do. In Luke 24, we step into a powerful post-resurrection moment where Jesus meets His disciples in the middle of their uncertainty and gently leads them into clarity, confidence, and calling. The disciples aren’t bold or fearless—they’re startled, questioning, and trying to make sense of everything that has happened. But Jesus doesn’t withdraw from their doubt. He comes close. He invites them to see, to touch, to share a meal. In doing so, He shows that faith is not abstract—it’s deeply personal, formed in real encounters with a living Saviour. As Jesus opens their minds to the bigger story of Scripture—from Genesis through the prophets—He reveals that His death and resurrection were never accidental, but part of God’s plan all along. And then He speaks words that define not only their identity, but ours: “You are witnesses of these things.” This message reminds us that being a witness isn’t about having all the answers or winning arguments. It’s about simply sharing what we’ve seen and experienced. Like the man in John 9, our role is not to explain…

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