This Resurrection Sunday message celebrated the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death and brought the series The Murder of Jesus to its triumphant conclusion. Drawing from Matthew 28:5–6 and Acts 2:23, the sermon declared that the crucified Savior did not remain in the grave. Though Christ was condemned by wicked hands according to God’s sovereign plan, the resurrection proved that death could not hold the innocent Son of God.First, the message affirmed the reality of the resurrection. The angel’s announcement at the empty tomb—”He is not here: for he is risen, as he said”—reminds believers that the resurrection is not symbolic or poetic language but a historical event. The risen Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith, confirming the truth of His identity and the reliability of His promises.Second, the sermon emphasized the reversal of the verdict. The religious and political leaders condemned Jesus to death, believing they had silenced Him forever. However, the resurrection overturned their judgment and publicly vindicated Christ as the righteous Son of God. The empty tomb declares that the sacrifice of the cross was accepted and that the power of sin and death has been defeated.Finally, the message proclaimed the reign of the risen King. The resurrection was not merely the end of the story of suffering but the beginning of Christ’s exaltation and lordship. The One who was crucified now reigns with authority, calling all people to faith, repentance, and allegiance to Him.The message concluded with a personal challenge: Is He risen in you? The resurrection calls every person not only to believe that Christ rose from the dead but to experience new life.