Mar 16, 2026
In this powerful message from our Easter series, "The Power of the Cross," Pastor Ben Hays explores the profound depth of what Jesus endured on our behalf. Drawing from the prophetic words of Isaiah 53, we uncover five specific "weights" that Christ carried so that we no longer have to bear them ourselves.Using the classic imagery of John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, Pastor Ben illustrates how the heavy burdens of our past—guilt, shame, and sorrow—only fall away when we reach the foot of the cross. Whether you are feeling the sting of rejection or the heaviness of life’s disappointments, this sermon offers a roadmap to the "imputed righteousness" that changes everything.