In this Easter message, Pastor David Sandhu shares the profound hope found in the resurrection of Jesus. He opens by celebrating Resurrection Sunday as more than a one-day event, it’s a daily truth and the very foundation of the Christian faith. Quoting Matthew 28:6, he reminds us that Jesus rose just as He said He would, and that we can trust His promises.
Pastor David reflects on how the resurrection brings hope to everyone, not just a select few. From the faithful like Mary, to those who feel like failures, and even the doubters like Thomas—Jesus continues to meet people where they are. Mary, despite her sorrow, was the first to witness the risen Christ because of her faithfulness. Peter, who denied Jesus, was lovingly restored and forgiven. Thomas, who doubted, was not rebuked but given the chance to see and believe. He goes on to share how Jesus also walks with the disillusioned, referencing the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Though they didn’t recognise Him at first, Jesus was with them in their confusion and disappointment. Pastor David reminds us that sometimes, we miss Jesus because our heads are down, focused on our own struggles—but that doesn’t mean He’s absent. No matter where you are in life—faithful, failing, or full of doubt—Jesus is alive, and He offers hope, restoration, and grace to all.
The resurrection brings hope to everyone—not just individuals, but crowds. Paul writes that Jesus appeared to over 500 people, proving the resurrection wasn’t a private event, but a powerful, public truth meant to be shared. We’re called to be missional, to believe for more—even hundreds more—because Jesus is alive.
Pastor David ends by highlighting how personal Jesus is. Even Paul, once a persecutor of Christians, had a life-changing encounter with the risen Christ. And just like Paul, each of us can meet Jesus personally, wherever we are in life. Whether you feel like the faithful, the doubter, or the outsider—Jesus meets you with love and hope.