I Was / I Am

I was lost. I was ashamed. I was far from God.

But now, because of Jesus—I am found. I am forgiven. I am new.

In this Easter message, Pastor Jonathan Schaeffer walks us through the life-changing power of the resurrection. Drawing from Matthew 28 and the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, we see how Jesus invites each of us into a new identity—one rooted not in our past but in His victory.

Whether your “I was” story is heavy with shame or simply stuck in routine, this message reminds us that Jesus sees us, runs toward us, and offers us a brand-new “I am.”

What is Grace CMA Church Messages Podcast?

Welcome to the Grace Church Messages Podcast! These are the weekly Sunday messages from Grace Church in the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. Listen to biblical teaching from our weekend services to help you understand Scripture, follow Jesus in your everyday life, and grow in your faith. Perfect for the morning commute, the treadmill, or wherever life happens.