1-10-21

Summary

The sermon explores the tension between perceived reality and actual truth, using the speaker's personal COVID experience and the biblical narrative of Jesus' resurrection as key examples. Drawing from Acts chapter 1, the pastor emphasizes how Jesus intentionally presented himself alive after his crucifixion to demonstrate his reality and counter human tendencies to live in imaginary or fictional narratives. The central message challenges believers to recognize and overcome the gap between subjective feelings and objective truth, highlighting that surrendering to Christ means embracing his tangible, transformative reality rather than relying on personal perceptions or wishful thinking.