Matt Pearson - Why Do You Look for the Living Among the Dead? - | April 5, 2026

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Why do you keep looking for life in career success, money, or relationships when they only bring death?

The episode is a sermon by Matt Pearson at ClearView Baptist Church in Franklin, Tennessee, dated April 5, 2026. It begins with a reading from Luke 24:1-12, describing the women discovering the empty tomb and the angels' question about seeking the living among the dead. Pearson introduces the theme of seeking life in dead things, which he will explore throughout the sermon. He transitions to a modern analogy using Tiger Woods, detailing Woods' multiple car crashes and personal struggles over 16 years as examples of seeking fulfillment in achievements, money, and relationships that ultimately lead to emptiness. Pearson applies the angels' question directly to the audience, challenging them to reflect on their own pursuits in career, finances, and personal life. He explains that the women at the tomb needed to remember Jesus' words about his death and resurrection to understand the event. This leads to a discussion of God's unconditional love, which Pearson contrasts with transactional human love, emphasizing that the empty tomb proves God's love regardless of human actions. Pearson cites golfer Scotty Sheffler, who publicly stated that winning tournaments is not fulfilling, to reinforce the point that worldly success doesn't satisfy the heart. The sermon concludes with an invitation for listeners to respond to the message, with staff available for prayer, and a closing song led by a worship team. The format is a solo sermon with biblical exegesis, personal application, and contemporary examples, maintaining an educational and narrative tone throughout.

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