IMPACT Recap

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Recap

Wow, what an incredible Easter Sunday message from Pastor Travis Hearn! In this powerful sermon, Pastor Travis explores the profound question: 'What are you really looking for in life?' Drawing from the resurrection story and Solomon's experiences in Ecclesiastes, he passionately reveals that most people are essentially 'chasing the wind' - pursuing everything from relationships to success, but finding no true satisfaction. The heart of the message? Jesus is the only answer to our deepest longings! Pastor Travis breaks down four compelling reasons to try Jesus: He offers a fresh start, true peace, hope for the future, and a genuine relationship with God. I love how he candidly shares his own journey, from wearing a cross as a 'good luck charm' to truly understanding what it means to know Christ. The most powerful moment? When he challenges everyone to ask, 'Why not try Jesus? What have you got to lose?' This isn't just a sermon, it's an invitation to a transformative relationship with the risen Savior.

Main Points

  • Jesus offers a fresh start and new beginning
  • Only Jesus provides true, supernatural peace
  • God offers hope and restoration, even when life doesn't turn out as we planned

Verses Mentioned

  • 2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (NIV)
  • John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (NIV)
  • Philippians 4:6-7 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (NIV)
  • Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (NIV)
  • Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" (NIV)
  • John 3:3 - "Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.'" (NIV)
  • John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: 2 Corinthians 5:17: 'Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!'

Focus Point: Embracing your new identity in Christ

Action Plan: Write down three old habits or mindsets you want to release, and three new characteristics you want to develop as a new creation in Christ.

Deep Prayer: Lord, help me fully embrace my new identity in You. Show me the old ways I'm still holding onto and give me strength to let them go. Renew my mind and transform my heart. Amen.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: Philippians 4:6-7: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.'

Focus Point: Practicing supernatural peace

Action Plan: Create a 'peace journal' where you document areas of stress and intentionally surrender them to God through prayer.

Deep Prayer: Heavenly Father, I surrender my anxieties to You. Fill me with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Help me trust You completely in every situation. Amen.