This is the day everything changed. We celebrate Easter not just to recall a moment, but to remember a mystery: that even death couldn't stop God's plans. in this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares that the resurrection is not just a nice story—it's the unstoppable truth that redefines reality.
Why is the resurrection such a big deal?
Christians talk about the cross a lot, but the empty grave is the key to our faith.
Romans 6:8-9 MSG
When Jesus died, he took sin down with him, but alive he brings God down to us.
If the cross is Jesus' death for me, the empty grave is Jesus' life for me.
If the cross gets me into heaven, the empty grave gets heaven into me.
If the cross reveals Jesus as savior, the empty grave reveals Jesus as victor.
If the cross paid for my sin, the empty grave means that the payment was accepted.
You can have confidence that the resurrection happened.
In addition to the 4 independent documents attesting to the historicity of the resurrection called "the gospels" - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. We also have many eyewitness testimonies that people saw Jesus after his death.
1 Corinthians 15:3-6
These disciples suddenly and sincerely came to believe that Jesus was risen from the dead, despite there being no benefit to them believing it.
Two Biblical authors, James and Jude, believed their brother Jesus was God. What would it take for you to believe your sibling was God?
The stone was rolled away, not to let Jesus out, but to let us in—so we could see that what He said is true.
Shortly before Jesus' death and resurrection, He made one of His boldest declarations.
John 14:6 NLT
Jesus' way is unstoppable.
Jesus is protecting you when He shows you His way because He is the only road that leads to life.
Proverbs 14:12 NIV
Bottom line: You cannot get to a kingdom destination by following the culture's directions.
Jesus' truth is unstoppable.
Jesus is the reality check the world didn't ask for, but desperately needs. John 8:31-32
The truth that sets us free in found in only in Christ.
The resurrection is the exclamation point on everything Jesus ever said.
Jesus' life is unstoppable.
Jesus didn't escape death; He conquered it.
John 11:25-26
Your story doesn't have to end in despair, defeat, or death. In Christ, your story ends in resurrection. Jesus doesn't only offer you a better life; He offers you eternal life.
If you're feeling lost—He's the Way. If you're questioning what's real—He's the Truth. If you're barely hanging on—He's the Life.
This is Easter.
When the devil said "checkmate," God said, "The King has one more move."
Jesus is the Way that can't be blocked, the Truth that can't be silenced, and the Life that can't be killed.
Is Jesus your way, your truth, and your life?