He Appeared: Why Mary? // Pastor Dean Herman

An episode of the 5 Point Church Sermon Audio podcast, hosted by Pastor Dean Herman, titled "He Appeared: Why Mary? // Pastor Dean Herman" was published on March 1, 2026 and runs 41 minutes.

March 1, 2026 ·41m · 5 Point Church Sermon Audio

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Summary

Why did Jesus appear first to Mary Magdalene after the resurrection?In this message, we begin our Easter series on the 10 appearances of Jesus after He rose from the dead. Before appearing to the disciples, religious leaders, or crowds, Jesus revealed Himself to a woman who had once been delivered from seven demons.Why Mary?In this sermon we explore what the Bible teaches about Mary Magdalene, what happened at the empty tomb, and what her encounter with the risen Jesus teaches us about seeking God today.In this message you'll learn:Why Jesus reveals Himself to those who seek HimWhat it means to stay faithful through painHow to recognize the voice of the ShepherdWhy many believers grow comfortable in their faithWhat happens when you truly encounter the risen Christ

Episode Description

Why did Jesus appear first to Mary Magdalene after the resurrection?

In this message, we begin our Easter series on the 10 appearances of Jesus after He rose from the dead. Before appearing to the disciples, religious leaders, or crowds, Jesus revealed Himself to a woman who had once been delivered from seven demons.

Why Mary?

In this sermon we explore what the Bible teaches about Mary Magdalene, what happened at the empty tomb, and what her encounter with the risen Jesus teaches us about seeking God today.

In this message you'll learn:

Why Jesus reveals Himself to those who seek Him

What it means to stay faithful through pain

How to recognize the voice of the Shepherd

Why many believers grow comfortable in their faith

What happens when you truly encounter the risen Christ