In a world where distractions are constant and clarity can feel elusive, Pastor Léveillé brings us back to the foundational truth of the Gospel with a powerful message centred on the resurrection and the final words of Christ: “It is finished.” This sermon, rich with Scripture and deep theological insight, calls us to reflect on the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice, the completeness of His work, and the unstoppable power of resurrection life. Whether you’re a longtime believer or searching for deeper meaning, this message offers timeless truths for today’s challenges.
The Power of the Resurrection
Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. And in this declaration, there is absolute power and truth. This isn’t a religious cliché or seasonal greeting—it is the very foundation of our faith and the reason we can live in victory. Pastor Léveillé begins this sermon by emphasizing that the resurrection of Jesus changes everything. It is not just an event in history; it is the heartbeat of our hope and the completion of God’s redemptive plan.
“It Is Finished”: A Declaration of Fulfillment
The Gospel of John records that Jesus, knowing all was now completed, said, “It is finished.” He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. Those words—“It is finished”—aren’t a cry of defeat. They are the cry of fulfillment. Every prophecy, every requirement of the Law, every promise of God’s love—all of it reached its climax in that moment on the cross.
Living as if the Work Is Done
Pastor Léveillé challenges the congregation to consider what it really means that Jesus finished the work. Do we live as if the work is done? Or are we still trying to earn what He freely gave? The resurrection declares that not only did He die, but He rose, sealing the victory and giving us new life. When He said, “It is finished,” He meant our sin was paid for, our debt canceled, and the enemy defeated.
The End of Striving, the Beginning of Freedom
He highlights that many people live as though the cross was just the beginning of our effort to be good enough. But the resurrection silences that lie. It proclaims that we are not saved by works, but by grace through faith. The empty tomb is not a starting line—it is the finish line of salvation and the starting point of eternal life.
A Story Fulfilled from Genesis to Revelation
Using both the Old and New Testaments, Pastor Léveillé weaves a message of continuity—how the promises of God were fulfilled in Christ. From Genesis to Revelation, the story has always been about Jesus. And in Him, we find our purpose, our peace, and our power. He reminds us that in Christ, we are new creations. The old is gone, the new has come. And with resurrection power living in us, we are called not just to believe, but to live boldly and freely.
A Call to Resurrection Living
As the message comes to a close, we are left with a clear call: live in the reality of the resurrection. Don’t carry what Christ already finished. Don’t try to fix what He has already made whole. Celebrate the truth that it is finished—and because it is, you are free.
