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May 15, 2026
Title: JESUS SENDS ON MISSION
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “So What: Why the Resurrection Matters” this week with a look at everything we can accomplish with the presence, power, and promise of Jesus.
Pastor Jarrett is the Senior Pastor at CFBC.
Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:8-11
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
WE HAVE HIS PROMISE:
What keeps you going? What gives you hope when life is less than stellar? (Acts 1:9-11)
Why hasn’t Jesus come back yet? What is he waiting for? What are YOU waiting for?
Pastor Jarrett shares about the original purpose of “yacht clubs”. It’s not what you think!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Theologian, Carl F.H. Henry: “The Gospel is only good news if it gets there in time.”
Don’t live comfortably. Live on mission.
Pray every day that the name of Jesus will be on your heart.
Pray every day for a lost friend or loved one.
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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May 14, 2026
Title: JESUS SENDS ON MISSION
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “So What: Why the Resurrection Matters” this week with a look at everything we can accomplish with the presence, power, and promise of Jesus.
Pastor Jarrett is the Senior Pastor at CFBC.
Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:8-11
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
WE HAVE HIS PRESENCE:
If you knew Jesus was right beside you, would you have any fear over anything?
Pastor Jarrett shares a touching story of how a simple Sunday School Teacher had the courage to share the Gospel with a young man. Listen to find out who that young man was!
WE HAVE HIS POWER:
Do we really have the same power in us that Christ has in him? (Romans 8:11; Acts 1:4-5)
Pastor Jarrett shares about the amazing things God has done thru the pastor and people of Hope Fellowship Church in Boston.
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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May 13, 2026
Title: JESUS SENDS ON MISSION
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “So What: Why the Resurrection Matters” this week with a look at everything we can accomplish with the presence, power, and promise of Jesus.
Pastor Jarrett is the Senior Pastor at CFBC.
Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:8-11
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is a witness? Pastor Jarrett gives this Biblical definition: Someone who testifies to what they have seen and heard.
Where is God calling you to be a witness? Pastor Jarrett uses the illustration of a PB&J to explain the Great Commission.
WE HAVE HIS PRESENCE:
If Jesus was right beside you, would you fear having that rough conversation about God and salvation?
If Jesus was right beside you, would you fear tithing?
If Jesus was right beside you, would you fear the diagnosis?
GOOD NEWS: Jesus IS right beside you! Take comfort and have confidence in that.
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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May 12, 2026
Title: JESUS SENDS ON MISSION
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “So What: Why the Resurrection Matters” this week with a look at everything we can accomplish with the presence, power, and promise of Jesus.
Pastor Jarrett is the Senior Pastor at CFBC.
Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:8-11
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Three accounts of people who physically saw Jesus after his death: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:8-11; John 20:21. What did each account command that we, as Christ-followers, do?
Pastor Jarrett gives some statistics from the
Joshua Project.
Where are we commanded to go? Who are we commanded to tell? Does this make you uncomfortable?
Pastor Jarrett says GOOD!
What is a witness? Pastor Jarrett gives this Biblical definition: Someone who testifies to what they have seen and heard.
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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May 11, 2026
Title: JESUS SENDS ON MISSION
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “So What: Why the Resurrection Matters” this week with a look at everything we can accomplish with the presence, power, and promise of Jesus.
Pastor Jarrett is the Senior Pastor at CFBC.
Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:8-11
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is the resurrection of Jesus the single most significant event in human history?
How many people personally saw Jesus after his death? What did Jesus bring them?
REMEMBER: Hope, understanding, peace, and restoration.
What is our purpose – our mission – as Christ-followers? Pastor Jarrett reads from Matthew 18:16-20 and Acts 1:8-11 – two accounts when Jesus was seen after his resurrection.
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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May 8, 2026
Title: JESUS BRINGS RESTORATION
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
HAVE YOU EVER MESSED UP? MADE A MISTAKE? WISHED YOU COULD TAKE SOMETHING BACK OR UNSAY SOMETHING YOU SAID? YEP. ME TOO! WELL, THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT JESUS FORGIVES ALL OF THOSE MISTAKES AND MESSED UP WORDS.
Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about the second chance that Jesus gave to Peter – and the second chances he gives to us, too.
Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church.
Scripture Passage: John 21:15-19
Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
RESTORATION BRINGS A NEW MODEL
What is the ONLY thing we are called to do? (1/2 Peter)
As we grow older in years, should we also mature in our faith? Pastor Cothen reminds us that Peter insisted that he should not be crucified like Jesus. How was he ultimately killed?
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Do you need forgiveness today? Come to Jesus! Stop trying to fix things on your own and live like you have been restored. Have hope in the risen Savior because he died to make you whole.
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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May 7, 2026
Title: JESUS BRINGS RESTORATION
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
HAVE YOU EVER MESSED UP? MADE A MISTAKE? WISHED YOU COULD TAKE SOMETHING BACK OR UNSAY SOMETHING YOU SAID? YEP. ME TOO! WELL, THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT JESUS FORGIVES ALL OF THOSE MISTAKES AND MESSED UP WORDS.
Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about the second chance that Jesus gave to Peter – and the second chances he gives to us, too.
Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church.
Scripture Passage: John 21:15-19
Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
RESTORATION BRINGS A NEW MISSION
Why is it important to minister to others? Pastor Cothen passionately reminds us that investing in the future is vital to our society. He says: “Sunday School is not daycare” and shares a sweet story about what his 4-year-old daughter recently learned at church.
Why should we change from our old way of living? Why is this our new mission? (Isaiah 53:6)
Does our motive need to change before we can fulfill our mission?
Why is there a difference of opinion among scholars about what Jesus actually meant when he said that Peter would deny him three times?
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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May 6, 2026
Title: JESUS BRINGS RESTORATION
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
HAVE YOU EVER MESSED UP? MADE A MISTAKE? WISHED YOU COULD TAKE SOMETHING BACK OR UNSAY SOMETHING YOU SAID? YEP. ME TOO! WELL, THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT JESUS FORGIVES ALL OF THOSE MISTAKES AND MESSED UP WORDS.
Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about the second chance that Jesus gave to Peter – and the second chances he gives to us, too.
Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church.
Scripture Passage: John 21:15-19
Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
RESTORATION BRINGS A NEW MOTIVE
What does restoration bring into our lives?
Before Peter denied Jesus, what did Jesus ask him?
Did Jesus’ claims grieve Peter?
What is the significance of charcoal in the story of Peter? (John 18:18; John 21:9)
After Peter denied Jesus three times, what did Jesus do? Did he shun him or forgive him?
QUESTION TO PONDER:
Do you love your sin more than you love Jesus?
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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May 5, 2026
Title: JESUS BRINGS RESTORATION
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
HAVE YOU EVER MESSED UP? MADE A MISTAKE? WISHED YOU COULD TAKE SOMETHING BACK OR UNSAY SOMETHING YOU SAID? YEP. ME TOO! WELL, THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT JESUS FORGIVES ALL OF THOSE MISTAKES AND MESSED UP WORDS.
Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about the second chance that Jesus gave to Peter – and the second chances he gives to us, too.
Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church.
Scripture Passage: John 21:15-19
Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What are you facing today? Are you living in the middle of brokenness that you have caused? How can you fix it? Is there even hope to fix it? YES, THERE IS! You can find hope in JESUS!
What does the name “Peter” mean? Why did Jesus choose this specific name for him?
Why did Jesus forgive Peter for his denial?
Is conviction a “good” thing?
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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May 4, 2026
Title: JESUS BRINGS RESTORATION
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
HAVE YOU EVER MESSED UP? MADE A MISTAKE? WISHED YOU COULD TAKE SOMETHING BACK OR UNSAY SOMETHING YOU SAID? YEP. ME TOO! WELL, THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT JESUS FORGIVES ALL OF THOSE MISTAKES AND MESSED UP WORDS.
Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about the second chance that Jesus gave to Peter – and the second chances he gives to us, too.
Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church.
Scripture Passage: John 21:15-19
Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
When and why did Peter start following Jesus? Why did Jesus give him a new name?
Did Jesus predict that Peter would deny him? What was Peter’s response to this horrific claim? Did Jesus’ prediction come true?
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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May 1, 2026
Title: JESUS GIVES PEACE
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DOUBTFUL? I KNOW I HAVE BEEN – MANY TIMES! DOUBT IS NORMAL, BUT IS DOUBT ALSO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a fantastic sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about Thomas’s unbelief in the resurrection of Jesus, when he finally believed, and how we can overcome our own doubts and disbelief.
Scripture Passage: John 20:19-29
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
HOW TO DEAL WITH DOUBT
Name it. Claim it. And give it to God.
Wrestle it. Click on the link above to view the quote from Lee Strobel, author of “Case for Christ”. Share it. Don’t be afraid to tell other believers about your doubts. They’ll pray for you!! And someone just might be encouraged by your struggle.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
When we look to Jesus in faith and believe, we are blessed. Don’t allow doubt to have the last word. Instead, look to Jesus and listen to the Word that he speaks. Look into his wounds and you’ll end up just like Thomas – in a GOOD way!
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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April 30, 2026
Title: JESUS GIVES PEACE
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DOUBTFUL? I KNOW I HAVE BEEN – MANY TIMES! DOUBT IS NORMAL, BUT IS DOUBT ALSO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a fantastic sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about Thomas’s unbelief in the resurrection of Jesus, when he finally believed, and how we can overcome our own doubts and disbelief.
Scripture Passage: John 20:19-29
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
JESUS SHOWS HIS WOUNDS
When did Thomas realize that Jesus really was who he said he was? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that the only thing that is man-made in heaven are the scars of Jesus Christ.
Can Jesus speak to us through other believers?
Does Jesus really know what our doubts are? Pastor Jarrett reads again from John 20, commenting on what Jesus told Thomas.
But…did Thomas do what Jesus said to do? Or did Thomas just automatically believe?
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April 29, 2026
Title: JESUS GIVES PEACE
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DOUBTFUL? I KNOW I HAVE BEEN – MANY TIMES! DOUBT IS NORMAL, BUT IS DOUBT ALSO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a fantastic sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about Thomas’s unbelief in the resurrection of Jesus, when he finally believed, and how we can overcome our own doubts and disbelief.
Scripture Passage: John 20:19-29
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett looked at a couple of Scripture passages which address the dangers of doubt and unbelief. Go to our archives if you missed this powerful segment. (Matthew 13:58; Hebrews 3:12)
Can unbelief also lead to a hardened heart against God and belief in the resurrection of Jesus? (Revelation 21:8)
JESUS SPEAKS HIS WORD
How did Jesus bring peace to Thomas? Pastor Jarrett shares the meaning and purpose of the Jewish word “shalom” and what it means to us today – after the resurrection of Jesus.
What are you doubting today? What do you need peace about? Take it to Jesus!
Can one word from Jesus calm the storm? (Mark 4; Isaiah 26:3)
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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April 28, 2026
Title: JESUS GIVES PEACE
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DOUBTFUL? I KNOW I HAVE BEEN – MANY TIMES! DOUBT IS NORMAL, BUT IS DOUBT ALSO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a fantastic sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about Thomas’s unbelief in the resurrection of Jesus, when he finally believed, and how we can overcome our own doubts and disbelief.
Scripture Passage: John 20:19-29
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Thomas is infamous for doubting the resurrection of Christ. Are there others in Scripture who doubted? What were their doubts?
Pastor Jarrett reminds us of Abraham, Moses, King David, Job, and John the Baptist, saying: “Doubt is normal, because doubt is natural.”
What is the problem, though, with doubt? Why is it so dangerous? Pastor Jarrett explains how doubt leads to unbelief, which makes doubt dangerous.
Does Scripture address the dangers of unbelief? (Matthew 13:58; Hebrews 3:12)
Can unbelief also lead to a hardened heart against God and the resurrection of Jesus? (Revelation 21:8)
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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April 27, 2026
Title: JESUS GIVES PEACE
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DOUBTFUL? I KNOW I HAVE BEEN – MANY TIMES! DOUBT IS NORMAL, BUT IS DOUBT ALSO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a fantastic sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about Thomas’s unbelief in the resurrection of Jesus, when he finally believed, and how we can overcome our own doubts and disbelief.
Scripture Passage: John 20:19-29
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
When did Pastor Jarrett feel called to ministry and to be a pastor? Pastor Jarrett shares why one of his passions is to preach specifically to doubters.
Who is “Doubting Thomas”? What do theologians and pastors say about Thomas? (Luke 24:11)
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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April 24, 2026
Title: JESUS BRINGS UNDERSTANDING
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONFUSED AT WHAT GOD HAS ALLOWED INTO YOUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER DOUBTED WHAT THE LORD WAS DOING IN YOUR LIFE?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he preaches about the understanding that the resurrection of Jesus brings to us.
Scripture Passage: Luke 24:13-35
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
DO #2: Can Jesus bring us understanding over time? John Piper: “God is always doing 10,000 things in your life and you may be aware of three of them.”
DO #3: Can Jesus bring us understanding in communion? Were the disciples’ eyes open to who Jesus was when they took communion after his death and resurrection? (1 Corinthians 11:26)
FINAL THOUGHTS:
How often do you go to church? How often do you gather with other Christians outside of church? Why is community important? (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Pastor Jarrett reminds us that Satan wants nothing more than to see our faith waiver and his first attack is keeping us from other believers.
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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April 23, 2026
Title: JESUS BRINGS UNDERSTANDING
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONFUSED AT WHAT GOD HAS ALLOWED INTO YOUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER DOUBTED WHAT THE LORD WAS DOING IN YOUR LIFE?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he preaches about the understanding that the resurrection of Jesus brings to us.
Scripture Passage: Luke 24:13-35
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
DO #1: Can Jesus bring us understanding through Scripture? (Luke 24:27; Genesis 3:15; Genesis 22; Exodus 12; Isaiah 53:3-6; Luke 24:28-29: John 1:1; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:11-12) Click on the link above and fast-forward to the 57-minute mark to view the quote from Wheaton College President Pastor Philip Ryken.
DO #2: Can Jesus bring us understanding over time? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that trials, troubles, unanswered prayer, and uncertain times are meant the strengthen our faith. He shares about how long he prayed for something and God made him wait and wait and wait…
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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April 22, 2026
Title: JESUS BRINGS UNDERSTANDING
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONFUSED AT WHAT GOD HAS ALLOWED INTO YOUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER DOUBTED WHAT THE LORD WAS DOING IN YOUR LIFE?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he preaches about the understanding that the resurrection of Jesus brings to us.
Scripture Passage: Luke 24:13-35
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Don’t #1: Why is it important to not isolate ourselves when we are experiencing hardships? What does the Bible say about this? (Proverbs 18:1)
DON’T #2: Have you ever been discouraged? Me, too! Pastor Jarrett offers encouragement when we feel let down and lose hope, thinking our situation will never change.
Don’t #3: Who is Jesus? Is he a quitter? NO! Remember: Don’t quit on Jesus! He will never quit on you! (Isaiah 55:8-9; Philippians 1:6)
DO #1: Can Jesus bring us understanding through Scripture? (Luke 24:27) Tune in tomorrow for more encouraging Scriptures.
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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April 21, 2026
Title: JESUS BRINGS UNDERSTANDING
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONFUSED AT WHAT GOD HAS ALLOWED INTO YOUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER DOUBTED WHAT THE LORD WAS DOING IN YOUR LIFE?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he preaches about the understanding that the resurrection of Jesus brings to us.
Scripture Passage: Luke 24:13-35
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How can the resurrection of Jesus bring us clarity – bring us understanding?
Pastor Jarrett reads from the focused Scripture passage, adding some commentary as he reads it.
Don’t #1: Why is it important to not isolate ourselves when we are experiencing hardships? What does the Bible say about this? (Proverbs 18:1)
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April 20, 2026
Title: JESUS BRINGS UNDERSTANDING
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONFUSED AT WHAT GOD HAS ALLOWED INTO YOUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER DOUBTED WHAT THE LORD WAS DOING IN YOUR LIFE?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he preaches about the understanding that the resurrection of Jesus brings to us.
Scripture Passage: Luke 24:13-35
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here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Christian Historian and Professor at Yale University, Jaroslav Pelikan, wrote: “If Christ is not raised, nothing matters; if Christ is raised, nothing else matters.”
Have you ever questioned or asked God: “Why?” Pastor Jarrett shares a personal story about the death of his first supervisor at the church he served at in Dallas.
So, how can the resurrection of Jesus bring us clarity – bring us understanding?
Pastor Jarrett reads from the focused Scripture passage, adding some commentary as he reads it.
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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April 17, 2026
Title: JESUS IS HOPE
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
WHAT IS THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN THE RESURRECTION? WHY DOES THE RESURRECTION MATTER?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series this week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” The kick-off sermon is from Easter Sunday, April 5 and Pastor Jarrett preached about the hope that we have in the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes and life of Mary Magdalene.
Scripture Passage: John 20:1-18
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What if Jesus never rose from the grave? What would our lives look like today? (1 Corinthians 15:19)
What is the Good News that we have in Jesus? (Titus 2:11-13)
How many times did Jesus tell the disciples that he would die? How many times did he tell them he would be coming again? Did they believe him?
BOTTOM LINE: Do you know the hope you can have in Jesus? Don’t wait! Jesus can give you hope from your past, hope in your present, and hope for a future.
A – Admit you’re a sinner
B – Believe in Jesus – his death and resurrection
C – Confess him as Lord
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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April 16, 2026
Title: JESUS IS HOPE
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
WHAT IS THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN THE RESURRECTION? WHY DOES THE RESURRECTION MATTER?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series this week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” The kick-off sermon is from Easter Sunday, April 5 and Pastor Jarrett preached about the hope that we have in the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes and life of Mary Magdalene.
Scripture Passage: John 20:1-18
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How did Mary Magdalene react to the death of Jesus on the cross? What was her reaction when she found the empty tomb? Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett shared more of Mary Magdalene’s story from Matthew 27:57-61 and John 20:11-16.
Book Reference: “How to Win Friends and Influence People”
Why does the tone we use when we talk matter? (John 10:33b; 14, 27)
Is Jesus hope for our future? Can calling on the name Jesus really give us hope? (John 20:17-18)
What if Jesus never rose from the grave? What would our lives look like today? (1 Corinthians 15:19)
What is the Good News that we have in Jesus? (Titus 2:11-13)
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church click
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April 15, 2026
Title: JESUS IS HOPE
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
WHAT IS THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN THE RESURRECTION? WHY DOES THE RESURRECTION MATTER?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series this week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” The kick-off sermon is from Easter Sunday, April 5 and Pastor Jarrett preached about the hope that we have in the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes and life of Mary Magdalene.
Scripture Passage: John 20:1-18
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What are you chasing after? What is your “addiction”? Have you made promise after promise to God to stop and just can’t seem to commit to that promise?
So, what? REMEMBER: Jesus is hope from our past!!
Why did God plan for Mary Magdalene to see the empty tomb first?
Is Jesus hope in our present? Pastor Jarrett describes the empty tomb, noting the fact that Jesus took time to fold his burial clothes! This is important…
How did Mary Magdalene react to the death of Jesus on the cross? What was her reaction when she found the empty tomb? (Matthew 27:57-61; John 20:11-16)
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
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April 14, 2026
Title: JESUS IS HOPE
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
WHAT IS THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN THE RESURRECTION? WHY DOES THE RESURRECTION MATTER?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series this week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” The kick-off sermon is from Easter Sunday, April 5 and Pastor Jarrett preached about the hope that we have in the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes and life of Mary Magdalene.
Scripture Passage: John 20:1-18
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is Jesus hope from our past?
Who was Mary Magdalene? What was so special (or not special) about her? (Luke 8:1-2; John 19:25)
Why is the setting of the day important to the timeline of when Mary Magdalene was at the tomb?
This is really interesting! Listen closely as Pastor Jarrett explains…
What are you chasing after? What is your “addiction”? Have you made promise after promise to God to stop and just can’t seem to commit to that promise?
So, what? Jesus is hope from our past!!
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church click
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April 13, 2026
Title: JESUS IS HOPE
Topic: So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
WHAT IS THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN THE RESURRECTION? WHY DOES THE RESURRECTION MATTER?
Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series this week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” The kick-off sermon is from Easter Sunday, April 5 and Pastor Jarrett preached about the hope that we have in the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes and life of Mary Magdalene.
Scripture Passage: John 20:1-18
Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon
here.
Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes
here.
If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What hope are you clinging to right now? What miracle do you need to happen in your life?
Pastor Jarrett reads from the focused Scripture passage, offering commentary as he reads.
Is Jesus hope from our past?
Who was Mary Magdalene?
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church click
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