The Power of a Promise
Brian Bloye
Part of Easter 2025
April 19, 2025

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Message Notes

“From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” Matthew 16:21

“Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.’” John 2:19

“…and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 1:4

“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ.” 2 Corinthians 1:20

“The resurrection is God’s decisive demonstration that He has not been defeated by sin, or death, or the devil, but has triumphed over them all through the death and resurrection of Jesus.” —John Stott

Promise #1 – You can be fully forgiven of sin.

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” Ephesians 1:7

“Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” —Brene Brown

“He was handed over to die because of our sins, and He was raised to life to make us right with God.” Romans 4:25

“There is more grace in Christ than there is sin in you.” —JD Greear

Promise #2 – Death doesn’t have the final say over your life.

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.’” John 11:25

“Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:54–55

Promise #3 – You are loved by God with an unfailing love.

“The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’” Jeremiah 31:3

Promise #4 – You have power for today through the Holy Spirit.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 1:19–20

“The resurrection is not just something we celebrate; it’s the power we live in every day.” —David Platt

“The Christian life is not just difficult. It’s impossible—without the Holy Spirit.” —Francis Chan

Promise #5 – You have an eternal home in heaven.

“We have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.” 1 Peter 1:4

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the promise to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people.” Ephesians 1:18

“The resurrection means that the worst thing is never the last thing.” —Tim Keller

“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9


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