Northeast Christian Podcast

Easter at Northeast

The resurrection of Jesus unleashes a power strong enough to sustain and transform lives.

Drawing on Luke 24, Tyler illustrates how the tomb is not only historically empty but spiritually potent. He contrasts Jesus’s inner strength with cultural volatility and emphasizes that followers of Jesus can access this same resurrection power through the Holy Spirit.

The resurrection unleashed power from heaven into the world. The same power that raised Jesus is accessible now through the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Ephesians 1:19–20, Tyler’s message emphasizes that the resurrection is not just historical—it’s personal and transformational.

However, this power is “already but not yet”:

• Present in part, but not fully realized.
• It provides strength, peace, and healing now—but perfection is still to come.

This message isn’t just about history or theology—it’s a heartfelt cry for people to wake up and realize what’s available to them. Resurrection power isn’t abstract. It’s for now. It’s for you. And it’s ready to flow through every believer who says yes.

Will you root your life in something unshakeable? Jesus alone lives up to the hype—and His resurrection offers power, joy, peace, forgiveness, and purpose.

The power that raised Jesus is available today—and it’s up to each person to say yes.

He is risen.

Indeed, He is.

Real: The Courtroom – Public Integrity

Tyler continued our Easter series, Real, with a powerful message in week three, focusing on the unjust trial Jesus endured. Despite the overwhelming political and religious corruption surrounding Him, Jesus stood with unwavering integrity. He didn’t resist arrest or lash out in defense. Instead, He willingly surrendered, spoke truth without aggression and responded with quiet strength—His actions perfectly aligned with His teachings.

Jesus’s surrender wasn’t a sign of weakness; it was a demonstration of purpose. He chose the path of submission not out of helplessness, but to fulfill His mission—displaying divine power even in apparent defeat. Tyler makes a poignant comparison between Jesus and Peter. While Jesus stood strong under trial, Peter denied even knowing Him. Three times. To strangers. Around a fire. This comparison hits hard. It convicts us—but it also comforts. Because while Peter faltered, Jesus never did.

And here lies the beauty of the Gospel: Jesus knew Peter would fail. And He loved him anyway. This reminds us that integrity isn’t about perfection—it’s about the alignment of our actions with our values. Peter stumbled, but Jesus remained faithful.

So, trust Jesus—not because of religion, tradition, or obligation, but because of who He is. He can withstand your doubts, your questions, your wrestling, your scrutiny. Put Him on trial, and you’ll find someone worth following— not because He demands obedience, but because He wins hearts. Will you test Him for yourself—and let His steady, trustworthy character draw you to faith and reflection?

Real: The Olive Grove – Soul-Crushing Surrender

This message is part two of our Easter series titled "Real", focused on the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life. This week, Tyler’s message centers on the scene in the Garden of Gethsemane, highlighting Jesus’ soul-crushing obedience, internal anguish, and his ultimate surrender to God’s will.

“Does your faith cost only Jesus something—or does it cost you something too?”

Tyler emphasizes that following Jesus involves sacrifice, not just salvation. Drawing from Luke 14 and Matthew 26, his message calls believers to "count the cost" of discipleship—bearing one’s cross and surrendering fully, as Jesus did in Gethsemane. The garden scene reveals the depth of Christ’s emotional and spiritual pain before the crucifixion—and how, even in that distress, he chose God’s will over his own.

Gethsemane reminds us: Jesus didn’t want to suffer—but he chose to. Christianity is not about convenience or comfort—it’s about cruciform obedience. Discipleship is painful. It calls us to be present, to sacrifice, and to keep watch, even when we’d rather sleep.

Are we awake to our spiritual lives? Do we follow Jesus when it hurts—or only when it helps?

This Easter season, Tyler invites us to sit in the weight of Gethsemane, not rush past it to Easter Sunday. Because there is no resurrection without death. No glory without surrender.

Real: The Upper Room – Earnest Imitation

Sunday, we started an Easter season sermon series that shows what it means to be a Christian and follow Jesus by digging into His last hours leading to the cross. You can’t follow Jesus if you don’t follow him all the way to the cross. The last 24 hours, as he goes to the cross, are sparked with some of the most electrifying truths of our faith: Earnest Imitation, Soul-Crushing Surrender, Public Integrity, Death-Defying Trust, Divine Power!

Terrence kicked off the series, Real, compelling us to have earnest imitation - to live our lives differently because of Jesus! To hold string to our church community, groups, and brothers and sisters in faith in the midst of our struggles and challenges. How do we emulate Jesus through how we love one another?

The Path Forward Podcast: Episode 4 - Life Of Repair

The Path Forward Podcast: Episode 3 - Genuine Repentance

The Path Forward: Embracing Devotion and Overcoming Sin

In our journey to live a life that honors God, we often find ourselves navigating through a series of steps that can guide us toward transformation. Over the past weeks, we've explored five foundational steps, and this weekend, Terrence delved into the final four steps that will help us restructure our lives and embrace a new identity in Christ.

1. Restructuring Our Lives – Lean into God’s grace and His word to guide transformation, allowing humility and flexibility to navigate challenges.

2. Persevering in Our New Identity – Stay committed despite setbacks, recognizing that obstacles are opportunities for growth.

3. Stewarding Our Lives for God’s Glory – Reflect your devotion to God in how you manage your time, resources, and relationships.

4. Devotion as the Secret Sauce – Like an athlete training for a race (1 Cor. 9:24-27), devotion fuels the journey through discipline and self-control.

To help us embrace a life of devotion and overcome sin, Terrence introduced a framework that has been helpful in his own journey: head, heart, and hands. Each step we take should consider these three areas of our lives.

• Head – Let grace reshape your thoughts and mindset.

• Heart – Let eternal hope motivate your actions and decisions.

• Hands – Implement intentional structure and accountability in daily life.

As we navigate our path forward, let us remember that healing is available. Whether you are dealing with past trauma or stubborn habits, God wants to heal you. Your story doesn’t have to remain the same forever. Embrace your identity as a chosen child of God, loved unconditionally and called to a purpose.

The Path Forward Podcast: Episode 2 - Contrite Heart

The Path Forward – The Podcast! In this episode, we explore what it truly means to have a contrite heart. We dive into the power of confession, the freedom that comes with acknowledging sin, and how embracing humility opens the door to deeper grace and restoration. 

The Path Forward: The Power of Confession

This week, Tyler continued in The Path Forward Series, focusing on the power of confession. His message is a powerful call to humility, repentance, and renewal, emphasizing that freedom is found in honest confession and God’s grace.

He challenges believers to stop ignoring their own sins and take personal responsibility through confession and repentance. It offers practical steps for confession and urges people to embrace God’s grace rather than hide behind self-righteousness.

Confession is not a burden—it is the gateway to freedom. It is the key to breaking free from sin’s hold and living a transformed life through Jesus Christ.

The Path Forward Podcast: Episode 1 - Broken Spirit

This episode of The Path Forward Podcast is one of a four-part series, focusing on spiritual growth, repentance, and overcoming persistent sin. Hosted by Terrence and Beka, this discussion centers on Psalm 51:17 and the concept of having a broken spirit in relation to repentance. The episode explores what it means to have a broken spirit, how it connects to personal transformation, and how God uses brokenness to shape character and faith.