Because Jesus Rose — 1 Corinthians 15 | First Burleson

If Jesus really rose from the dead, everything changes — your past, your present, and your future rest on that one truth. This sermon opens 1 Corinthians 15, where the apostle Paul faces the hardest question about Easter head-on: what if it isn't true? Rather than avoiding the doubt, Paul walks straight into what falls apart if Christ wasn't raised, and then declares what stands firm because He was. It's the first message in a new series called Resurrection Power. The main takeaway is that the resurrection isn't just a historical claim to defend, it's the foundation for everything: the gospel is proven true, real transformation is possible for anyone no matter how far gone they feel, and there are lasting effects that give hope for today and for eternity. This message will encourage anyone wrestling with doubt, carrying shame over past failures, or wondering if change is really possible for them. Preached by Chris Wigley, Lead Pastor Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26 Chapters: 0:00 Christ Is Risen Call 0:46 What If It's Not True? 4:43 Paul Confronts the Question 8:45 Evidence For The Resurrection 12:30 The Gospel Is Proven 19:56 Transformation Is Possible 26:56 Lasting Effects Of Easter 33:07 The Walmart Receipt 35:33 Invitation And Prayer — Connect with First Burleson — Sermon notes & transcript: https://firstburleson.org/sermons/bec... Website: https://firstburleson.org Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/fi... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rLeg1Y...