: This Easter sermon emphasizes God's unconditional love for humanity, His active pursuit of individuals, and the need for a personal response to His invitation. The pastor illustrates how Jesus' sacrifice on the cross demonstrates God's love, bridging the gap between humanity and divinity. He stresses that salvation is not earned but inherited through faith in Christ, urging listeners to embrace their identity as children of God and accept the free gift of eternal life.

Key Points:

God loves you unconditionally, regardless of your past or present circumstances

God actively chases and pursues people, desiring a relationship with them

Easter represents more than tradition; it's about the cross, the grave, and living hope

Salvation is inherited, not earned, through faith in Jesus Christ

God's love requires a personal response - an "RSVP" to His invitation

Scripture Reference:

Romans 5:8

1 John 3:1

John 3:16

Luke 10:25-37 (The Good Samaritan)

Stories:

The Parable of the Lost Coin (Luke 15)

The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15)

The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15)

The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), reinterpreted with Jesus as the Samaritan and humanity as the injured man

Personal anecdote of a man with a "drug problem" (being "drugged" to church by his wife) who eventually had a genuine encounter with God