Sermon: Waking Up to a New Day | John 20:1-18 | The Resurrection

🌅 Easter Sunrise – Waking Up to a New Day
John 20:1–18 | The Empty Tomb and the Risen Christ

Before the sun rose, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb—and nothing would ever be the same again. In John 20:1–18, she finds the stone rolled away, the grave clothes folded, and a gardener who speaks her name with divine familiarity. It was Jesus—alive. Risen. Just as He promised.

In “Waking Up to a New Day,” we encounter Easter not just as a moment in history, but as the beginning of something new for us all. Sin is buried. Death is defeated. And like Mary, we are called by name into the light of resurrection hope.

📖 Key Takeaways

Easter begins in darkness—but ends in light and joy.

Jesus calls His people by name and sends them to proclaim.

The resurrection isn’t just a past event—it’s a present reality.

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What does the empty tomb mean to you this Easter? Leave a comment below and share how Christ’s resurrection gives you hope in your daily life.

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Trinity Lutheran Church, School, and Childcare – Sheboygan, WI
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Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person!

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