One of Jesus' close friends, Lazarus, became very ill. Lazarus' sisters sent word to Jesus that his dear friend was deathly ill, but Jesus delayed for two days before going to Lazarus' aid. During this time, Lazarus died and his sisters faced a crisis of faith. For Jesus, however, it was an opportunity to show the world that He has power over death.

When Jesus cleansed the temple in Jerusalem, He was making a huge statement. Many thought He was declaring Himself as a revolutionary, but His plan was much bigger and deeper than simply a political revolution. He came to change how people meet God and how they worship.

Hope is a precious commodity in today's world. Many people struggle with hopelessness. In the first message in a new series called "Discover Hope," Pastor Dave reminds us why the resurrection of Jesus gives us hope.

What happens to the believer who dies? What will happen when Jesus returns? Why does this all matter?