Hope for the Hopeless | Easter Service | April 20, 2025

Easter at EVC | Hope for the HopelessPastor Bart brings a powerful Easter message reminding us that the resurrection of Jesus is the turning point for every life marked by pain, disappointment, or despair.Whether you're walking through anxiety, loss, relational struggles, or feeling stuck in the past—there’s hope because Jesus is alive. Drawing from 1 Peter 1, we’re reminded that through the resurrection, we are born again to a living hope—one that reframes our present pain, frees us from our past, and secures our future.You’ll also hear the deeply moving story of Johnny and Britney Rogers—how Jesus met them in the darkest season of their marriage and is transforming their lives from the inside out.💬 "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow."Whether life feels broken or uncertain, Easter is our reminder: hope isn’t gone—hope is risen.- [00:00] - Welcome- [01:30] - Introduction to Easter- [03:45] - The Reality of Life's Struggles- [07:20] - Personal Reflections on Aging- [12:00] - The Disciples' Despair- [15:30] - The Game Changer: Resurrection- [21:05] - Hope in Despair- [26:09] - Freedom from the Past- [30:45] - A Better Tomorrow- [35:00] - Confidence in the Present- [38:26] - Eternal Perspective- [42:00] - Invitation to New Life- [45:30] - Closing Prayer and Invitation