If Jesus is still in the tomb, none of this matters. If He's not, everything does. In this Easter 2026 message, Pastor Justin Sturgeon at First Christian Church of The Dalles makes the case that the resurrection is not just a miracle for us to celebrate — it is God's unmistakable declaration that Jesus is King. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15 and Romans 1:4, Pastor Justin walks through the historical evidence for the resurrection and what it actually accomplished: sin is defeated, death is undone, and the long-promised King is alive and reigning right now. If Easter is just a holiday for you — pastel eggs, a ham dinner, and a sentimental story — this sermon will challenge you to hear it again as it was first heard, when terrified disciples ran into the streets shouting that the tomb was empty. The resurrection demands a verdict. So what's yours? If this sermon encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Visit fcctd.org to learn more about FCC — we'd love to worship the risen King with you this Sunday, in person or online.