The Empty Promises Of Easter

I couldn’t believe it. This guy with a big handlebar mustache just looked at me and shook his head. He said, "For heaven’s sake, what took you so long? Let’s go find you a blazer." Ten minutes later I walked out with another blazer that was marked seventy-five dollars more than I paid for the one that I brought in. It was perfect for me. Didn’t cost me a penny.

In a small way, the Nordstrom Department Store is a lot like God. They are willing to back up their promises. (Preaching Today)

I think at Easter, more than any other time of the year, we realize that God has made all sorts of outlandish promises. So outlandish, that some of us cannot bring ourselves to believe. Or, can we?

This morning, we have heard about two promises that God has made to us; the promise of forgiven sins; the promise of eternal life; and the promise of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

My question to you this morning is this; will you take him at his word? If so, listen to this final promise – it is found in Romans 10:13 – "for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

This morning, if you have never accepted God’s promises for your life, He is waiting, probably wondering, "For heaven’s sake, what is taking you so long?"

Don’t wait another day, do it today, and know the joy of eternal life in Jesus Christ.

I trust the Lord will truly bless each on of you this Easter.

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