The Questions of Easter | I Corinthians 15:1-11 | Pastor Neil McClendon

Is there a fullness to the life you are living right now? Discover how the reality of Easter transforms your present life and gives you a future bigger than your past.In this Easter sermon, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon preaches through 1 Corinthians 15:1–11, addressing the core questions of the resurrection. Unpack the true definition of the Gospel, explore why the Christian faith offers a higher quality of life (zoe) rather than mere biological existence, and discover how God's grace meets us in our deepest "becauses" to offer a fresh start and lasting hope.In this episode, we cover:What Is the Gospel?: The 6 distinct experiences people have with the Gospel—and how to avoid "believing in vain."Informs, Influences, and Interrupts: Recognizing how authentic faith moves beyond head knowledge to shape your daily choices.What Is Ultimate?: Examining the central pillars of Christ's death, burial, resurrection, and eyewitness appearances.The Reliability of the Bible: Exploring historical, internal, prophetic, and scientific evidence for Scripture's trustworthiness.Your Past vs. Your Future: How God’s grace overcomes our human "becauses" and opens the door to walk in newness of life.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Quality of Life vs. Quantity of Life00:39 – Passage Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1–1103:10 – Question 1: What Is the Gospel? (5 Experiences to Have & 1 to Avoid)05:00 – How the Gospel Informs, Influences, and Interrupts Us08:30 – What It Means to Believe in Vain10:45 – Question 2: What Is Important or Ultimate?14:20 – The Atonement: Resolving the Problem of Sin17:15 – Walking in "Newness of Life" (Zoe vs. Bios)22:00 – Question 3: Is the Bible Reliable and Can It Be Trusted?26:15 – Experiencing Scripture: Psalm 27:10 & Psalm 129:40 – Question 4: Does Your Past Feel Bigger Than Your Future?33:00 – You Have a "Because," But God Has a "But"36:15 – Closing Prayer & Reflection QuestionsBe sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube