Easter Sermon on the Resurrection | Benjer McVeigh | April 5th, 2026

Worship with us 9 + 11 AM 390 N 400 E Bountiful, UT 84010. For more information or to get connected, please visit: www.flourishinggrace.org. Welcome to this Easter message from Flourishing Grace. In this powerful and honest sermon, we walk through Luke 24:1–12 and explore the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ through the lens of doubt, questions, and faith. This message is for anyone who has ever wrestled with uncertainty, struggled to believe, or wondered if the story of Jesus is truly real. On the first Easter morning, no one expected the resurrection. The women who went to the tomb were not anticipating a miracle. The apostles did not believe the initial reports. Even Peter, after seeing the empty tomb, walked away still trying to make sense of it all. These moments remind us that doubt is not something to be ashamed of. In fact, doubt can be a meaningful part of the journey toward truth when it leads us to ask honest questions and seek real answers. In this sermon, we explore three snapshots of people encountering the empty tomb. The women arrive perplexed, unsure of what has happened. The apostles dismiss the news as unbelievable, struggling to trust what they have heard. Peter begins to move toward belief, yet hesitates to fully respond. Each of these responses reflects something deeply human and relatable in all of us. This Easter message challenges us to consider where we are in our own journey. Are we relying on our own understanding rather than trusting in God’s power. Are we surrounding ourselves with community but resisting the truth of God’s Word. Are we beginning to believe but holding back from taking action. These questions invite us to examine not only what we believe, but how we respond to what we believe. At the center of this message is one defining truth. Either Jesus is alive or He is not. The resurrection is not simply a symbolic idea or a hopeful story. It is a claim that changes everything. If Jesus truly rose from the dead, then it reshapes our understanding of life, purpose, forgiveness, and hope. It calls us to move beyond passive belief and into a life that is transformed by faith. This sermon also reminds us that faith is not about having everything figured out. It is about following the evidence, engaging with the truth, and allowing God to meet us in our questions. The people in Luke 24 did not begin with certainty, but they encountered the reality of the risen Christ and their lives were never the same. Whether you are new to church, exploring Christianity, or have been following Jesus for years, this message is an invitation to take your next step. Do not stay stuck in uncertainty. Pursue the truth. Ask the hard questions. And consider what it means if Jesus really is alive. If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need to hear it. Thank you for joining us this Easter as we celebrate the hope, truth, and life found in Jesus Christ.