Evidence That Changes Everything (I Corinthians 15:1-11)

·1 hr 15 min·5 clips

An atheist journalist spent years trying to disprove the resurrection of Jesus—here's what he found.

The episode is an expository sermon from Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, part of a series. It opens with church announcements, including a prayer campaign and Easter preparations. The sermon focuses on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, where Paul addresses doubts about the resurrection among Corinthian believers. Pastor Jordan explains that Corinth was a Greek city under Roman rule, both cultures rejecting bodily resurrection. He outlines four pieces of evidence for the resurrection's credibility. First, the early believers were convinced despite societal opposition. Second, Scriptures foretold Christ's death for sins and resurrection, referencing Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, and Genesis 22. Third, witnesses like Peter, James, and over 500 people validated the message. Fourth, Paul's own transformation from persecutor to apostle testifies to the message's power. The sermon references the skeptic Albert Henry Ross, who wrote 'Who Moved the Stone?' after his investigation led him to faith. It emphasizes that the gospel involves ongoing salvation, not just past justification. The closing prayer invites listeners to believe or reaffirm faith, and the service ends with a hymn.

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A scripture-forward resurrection sermon on Gospel assurance, perseverance, and holding fast.

This single-episode review frames the sermon as a close reading of 1 Corinthians 15, with the resurrection treated not only as a doctrine to defend but as the ground of present Christian endurance.

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