Easter Message (Linton Hall Sermon)

·38 min·3 clips

The pastor reveals his brother died two months ago but found radical life change through Jesus three years prior.

The episode opens with a welcome to attendees, acknowledging various reasons people are present on Easter. The host guides the audience through filling out a connection card with an Easter survey. He then provides context from John's Gospel, detailing Jesus' betrayal, trial, and crucifixion. The narrative shifts to John 20, where Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb and eventually encounters the resurrected Jesus. The host explains the disciples' initial disbelief and Mary's pivotal role. He transitions to the implications of the resurrection, arguing it offers a relationship with God, freedom from sin, and purpose in life. Addressing skeptics, he presents evidence for Jesus' historical existence and death, then systematically critiques alternative explanations for the empty tomb, including the swoon theory, hallucination theory, myth development, and theft by disciples. He concludes that the resurrection is the most reasonable explanation, supported by early creeds and transformed lives. The host shares a personal story about his brother Keaton, who died two months prior but experienced a radical conversion three years earlier, illustrating resurrection hope. Practical applications are offered: exploring evidence, believing and being baptized, and telling others about Jesus. The sermon ends with an invitation to check one of four boxes on the connection card, ranging from commitment to disinterest, followed by a closing prayer.

As heard by us

A direct Easter sermon centered on what happened to Jesus' body and the claim that he rose and is alive.

This Easter message begins by welcoming committed Christians, skeptics, and anyone who came with questions or an invitation, then settles on one central issue: what happened to the body of Jesus?

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

If you want a sermon that asks what happened to Jesus' body, this is your lane.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from New Life Christian Church