This Resurrection Sunday at Shiloh Church, Pastor Bailey Bryant delivers a powerful, unforgettable message: "We Are Barabbas."
We often focus on Jesus in the Easter story—and we should. But what if we've overlooked where we stand in the story?
Barabbas was guilty. A rebel. A criminal. Deserving of the cross.
And yet… he walked free.
Why?
Because Jesus took his place.
And here's the reality that hits deep: that's not just Barabbas' story—that's ours.
Through a stunning connection from Leviticus' scapegoat to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, this message reveals the full picture of redemption:
• One died so another could go free
• Sin wasn't just paid for—it was removed
• The cross had your name on it… but Jesus took it
But the story doesn't stop at the cross.
If Jesus didn't rise, Barabbas just got lucky.
But He DID rise.
And because He rose, this isn't just about being set free—it's about being made new.
This message will challenge you, move you, and call you to respond:
Will you walk away like Barabbas… free but unchanged?
Or will you surrender to the One who took your place?
This is more than a sermon.
It's an invitation.
To step out of guilt.
To leave shame behind.
To stop running.
And to fully surrender to Jesus.
He took your cross.
He carried your sin.
He walked out of the grave.
Now the question is… what will you do with Him?
He is risen.
He is risen indeed.