Episode 346: Easter Eyes

About this episode

The sermon explores the theme of recognizing new life and hope during Easter through the story of Mary at the tomb.

Easter Sunday Sermon: Easter Eyes Scripture: John 20:1-18 Easter has a way of meeting us in unexpected places—in quiet mornings, in moments of grief, in places where hope feels lost. Mary went to the tomb expecting death. What she found was something she didn’t recognize at first. Maybe we’re not so different. We can stand right in the middle of resurrection and still miss it— caught in our assumptions, our sorrow, or simply not expecting new life to be possible. So we might ask ourselves: Where might I be overlooking signs of new life? What am I expecting that could be keeping me from seeing clearly? What would it look like to see with “Easter eyes”? Because the truth of Easter is this: Jesus is alive—and still meeting us, calling us by name, opening our eyes to something new. Even when we don’t recognize Him at first…He is there. Worship Schedule 7:00am: Sunrise Service 8:45am: Contemporary Service 10am: Sunday School 11am: Traditional Service

People in this episode

Host: Travelers Rest United Methodist Church

Topics covered

• Easter
• resurrection
• hope
• spiritual awakening
• faith
• new life

Keywords

• Easter
• resurrection
• Mary
• new life
• hope
• spirituality
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Travelers Rest United Methodist Church

Books & works: Easter Eyes

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