John 4:10-42 - Easter Sunday

April 9, 2026
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On this special Easter Sunday message, Pastor Richard invites us to encounter Jesus through the story of the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4—reflecting on the life-changing power of His death and resurrection.  

As Jesus meets the Samaritan woman, He sees her brokenness, loneliness, and longing—things that no person, relationship, or worldly pleasure could satisfy. Through their conversation, He offers her living water: a gift that quenches thirst permanently, restores what was lost, and transforms lives from the inside out. Pastor Richard emphasizes that Jesus’ purpose is not fire insurance, but redemption, restoration, and freedom from the things that hold us back from knowing God.  

This message challenges us to reflect on the difference Jesus makes in our lives. When we allow Him to work in our hearts, our guilt, shame, and brokenness lose their power. Our old lives are transformed into testimonies of freedom, hope, and joy, overflowing to the people and world around us. Using Scripture, personal stories, and practical insight, Pastor Richard invites us to step into the fullness of what Jesus offers: healing, redemption, and eternal life.  

Join us this Easter as we celebrate the risen Christ, experience the fullness of His transforming power, and share the living water He provides with the world around us.