Easter - The Victory of Christ | Rev. Adam Hamilton | Church of the Resurrection

About this sermon

Why did Jesus have to die? It's the question we’ve wrestled with throughout this series, and in this final message, Pastor Adam dives into the powerful image of Christus Victor—Christ the Victor—who confronts and defeats the forces of evil on the cross. Through stories, scripture, and raw human experience, we’re reminded that Jesus didn’t just suffer for us, but with us, absorbing the weight of sin, pain, injustice, and death itself. This message brings clarity to the meaning of the cross by revealing the deeper spiritual battle taking place. From Auschwitz to Haiti to our own daily struggles, we live in a world marked by brokenness. Yet Jesus, through His death and resurrection, doesn’t just offer a way out—He leads the way through, triumphing over darkness and inviting us into His victory. This sermon will challenge you to see the cross not just as a symbol of sacrifice, but as a declaration that evil does not get the final word. You’ll be reminded that hope is stronger than despair, that love is greater than hate, and that through Christ, we are called to be light in a dark world—one act of compassion, service, or courage at a time. Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or are just now exploring faith, this message is for you. Watch now and discover how Christ’s victory can become your own—and how you can step into His mission to bring light, hope, and healing to the world. Highlights: [0:00] - Welcome [0:34] - Reading of Scripture [1:37] - Intro Video [2:17] - Sermon Intro: Why Did Jesus Have To Die? [3:54] - Intro: Theory of Christus Victor [6:46] - The Reality of Good Versus Evil [12:17] - Spiritual Battle In Jesus’ Ministry [13:57] - Jesus’ Suffering Among His People [18:26] - So Why Did Jesus Have To Die? [19:00] - Why Is Evil Still Around Us? [23:35] - As The Father Sent Me, I Am Sending You Too [25:27] - How You Can Help [28:50] - Engoma Fataki’s Story [30:53] - Jesus Wants Us To Do Something [33:00] - Conclusion [36:54] - Closing Prayer [37:42] - Thank You For Watching Visit our website: https://resurrection.church/ Connect with us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareresurrection Twitter: https://x.com/umcresurrection Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resurrectionumc/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChurchoftheResurrection Learn more from us at https://resurrection.church/next #ResurrectionAUnitedMethodistChurch #TheVictoryofChrist #ResurrectionSunday

Topics

• Church & Fellowship
• Resurrection
• Easter
• Jesus Christ
• The Church
• Overcoming Obstacles