SERMON PODCAST - Luke 24:1-12 "He Is Risen: The Empty Tomb and the Power of Belief" April 20th, 2025 - Pastor Eric Clapp - Calvary Lutheran Church Perham MN

Easter SundayIn this powerful Easter message, Pastor Eric walks us through Luke 24:1–12, where the women arrive at Jesus’ tomb at dawn, only to find the stone rolled away and the body gone. As confusion sets in, two angels appear and remind them of Jesus’ promise: “He is not here; He has risen.” Pastor Eric reflects on the courage of the women, the initial doubt of the disciples, and the wonder of Peter as he races to the tomb. This passage challenges us to confront our own doubts and embrace the life-changing truth of the resurrection. Through Pastor Eric’s message, we’re reminded that faith often begins where certainty ends—and that the empty tomb is not the end of the story, but the beginning of eternal hope.Prayer of the Day God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.Facebook: / calvaryperham YouTube: / @calvaryperham Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7hbXujm... Podcast public site https://rss.com/podcasts/april16th2023/ Lakes 99.5 Radio Sundays at Ten Thirty AM TUESDAY WORSHIP *9:00AM Arvig TV Channel 14 Egiving https://secure.myvanco.com/YMVS/home Website: https://calvaryperham.com/