The Joy of Getting Back Up

The Joy of Getting Back Up

From The Local Vineyard Church Podcast by The Local

April 5, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

This episode explores how to rise again after life's challenges through the lens of the resurrection story in Matthew 28.

When life knocks you down how do you get back up again? In this Easter message, we walk through the resurrection story in Matthew 28 and discover that getting back up doesn't start with strength or willpower. It starts with surrender. The women at the tomb were afraid yet filled with joy. The disciples worshiped yet still had doubts. And Jesus didn't push any of them away. He walked toward them and gave them purpose. Real faith isn't the absence of fear; it's the presence of Jesus in the midd...

Topics covered

  • resurrection
  • surrender
  • faith
  • joy
  • doubt

Keywords

  • Easter
  • Matthew 28
  • purpose
  • Jesus
  • disciples

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Books & works: Matthew 28

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