Sermon - 20 April 2025

Preaching on Matthew 28, Revd. Mark Fletcher explores how the enduring impact of Christianity can only be explained by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He argues that the dramatic transformation of the first disciples from fear to bold proclamation is grounded in their encounter with the risen Christ, not in moral teachings or cultural legacy. The sermon emphasizes the resurrection as a historical event that validates the Christian hope of life beyond death and God's ultimate justice. Believers are called to participate in the Great Commission—not by persuasive arguments but by the witness of hope in their lives. The resurrection is not only a past event but a present reality, empowering ordinary people to live renewed lives, even amid suffering, as they follow Christ’s call through the cross to new life.