Resurrection Sunday (Easter) | The Name of Jesus

Devotional

Day 1: The Power of Acknowledging Jesus as Lord

Acknowledging the name of Jesus is the starting point of salvation. It is a public confession of His identity as the Son of God and the Savior of the world. This act of faith is not based on our own understanding but on the undeniable proof of the empty tomb. When we declare that Jesus is Lord, we agree with the evidence of His resurrection and submit to God's righteousness. It is a powerful, life-changing declaration. [37:55]

For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9 NLT)

Reflection: What does it mean in your daily life to truly confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord? How might this confession move from a statement of belief to a guiding principle in your decisions and interactions this week?

Day 2: The Joyful Response of Worship to Our Savior

Once we acknowledge who Jesus is, the only appropriate response is heartfelt worship. His name is not a trivial historical fact but a banner of victory. Worship is our joyful praise, a celebration of the One who conquered death and the grave. It is an expression of gratitude for the life and authority we have been given through His resurrection. This worship is active, vocal, and full of gladness. [54:06]

Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. (Philippians 2:9-10 NLT)

Reflection: In what ways can you cultivate a heart of joyful worship, not just on Sunday, but throughout the ordinary moments of your week?

Day 3: Approaching God with Holy Reverence and Awe

While worship is our joyful praise, reverence is our holy awe. There is a weight and majesty to the name of Jesus that deserves our deepest respect. We do not use His name lightly, for it is the name of the King of kings and Lord of lords. Reverence means to regard and treat Him with profoundly deep respect, recognizing His power and holiness. It is a posture of humble submission. [01:10:31]

He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name. (Psalm 111:9 NLT)

Reflection: Where in your life might you be tempted to treat God’s name or presence casually, and how can you intentionally cultivate a spirit of reverence?

Day 4: The Active Authority Found in Jesus’s Name

The name of Jesus is not just something we talk about; it is an active force that believers are invited to utilize. Christ conquered death to give us life, authority, and power in His name. This power is available for our everyday struggles, our healing, and our victory over any situation. It is a wonder-working power that reigns over every circumstance we will ever face. [01:19:57]

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.” (Matthew 28:18 NLT)

Reflection: What is a specific area in your life where you need to actively lean into the power and authority available in the name of Jesus?

Day 5: Living in the Victory of the Resurrection

The resurrection is heaven’s proof that Jesus is exactly who He claimed to be. This truth empowers us to live a life of victory, not just for eternity but in our present circumstances. His victory over death means He has power over every problem, relationship, and challenge we encounter. We are called to live in the reality of this power every single day. [39:11]

“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:55-57 NLT)

Reflection: How does the reality of Christ’s resurrection victory change the way you view a current difficulty or fear you are facing?

Sermon Summary

Friendship erupts in loud, multi-generational praise as the congregation celebrates Resurrection Sunday with unabashed joy. Children lead with chants and a dance ministry, setting a tone that warns newcomers this is not a quiet church but a worshiping people who know to whom they owe every song. The service centers the resurrection as decisive proof of Jesus’ identity and calls every listener to acknowledge Jesus as Lord, quoting Romans 10 and urging a public confession that links belief to salvation. Worship appears in two complementary forms: jubilant, communal praise that lifts the name of Jesus and a sober, holy reverence that recognizes the weight and majesty of the resurrected King.

Practical faith emerges alongside proclamation. The community deploys QR codes and guest links for newcomers, invites people to fill out “We Grow People” cards and to bring five cards to share the gospel with others, and gives clear instructions for electronic and envelope giving—rooted in the conviction to be led by the Holy Spirit in sacrificial offerings. The worship life also presses into the power and authority of Jesus’ name as an active spiritual force for healing, deliverance, and daily living; congregants receive repeated invitations to declare that power over health, family, work, and relationships.

The gathering closes with an open invitation: those without a connection to Christ or to a church are asked to come forward, make a decision by scanning the salvation link, or step into community with the assurance of pastoral welcome and follow-up. New members receive the right hand of fellowship, and the assembly prays over names placed in vessels, committing to draw a straight line from blessing to the Blesser. The final benediction sends the people into the week charged by the love of God, the peace of Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit, tasked to worship, revere, acknowledge, and carry the resurrection into their neighborhoods.

Key Takeaways

1. Acknowledge Jesus as Lord Acknowledgment begins salvation. Publicly naming Jesus as Lord aligns mouth and heart with the resurrection’s evidence and opens the door for righteousness that faith provides. This act serves as humanity’s starting point for encountering God’s redemptive power and reorients identity around the risen Christ. [37:11]
2. Worship with joy and reverence True worship blends exuberant praise and holy awe. Joy proclaims victory over death; reverence preserves the weight and majesty of God’s holiness. Together they form a posture that both celebrates and humbly submits to the king. [54:06]
3. Use the name for power The name of Jesus functions as an active, spiritual authority for life’s needs. Believers receive and are invited to employ that name for healing, deliverance, and daily struggles, not as superstition but as reliance on Christ’s given authority. This practice reframes difficult circumstances into arenas for enacted faith. [79:17]
4. Give sacrificially, led by Spirit Giving becomes a spiritual discipline when the Holy Spirit guides the gift. Sacrificial offerings express gratitude and participation in God’s mission, and receiving direction prevents consumerism from turning worship into transaction. True stewardship forms generosity into a transformative practice for both giver and community. [27:27]
5. Invite and connect five people Growth moves outward through intentional invitation. Sharing five We Grow People cards challenges believers to name and bring others into worship and community, turning private faith into public hospitality. This rhythm trains the congregation to make evangelism practical and sustained. [24:25]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[07:20] - Children’s Praise and Honor Roll
[10:51] - Multi‑Generational Worship Experience
[11:20] - Announcements and Celebrations
[13:41] - Angels of Praise Dance Ministry
[19:06] - Resurrection Joy: Not a Quiet Church
[22:51] - Guest Connection and QR Instructions
[24:25] - “We Grow People” Outreach Plan
[26:51] - Blessing Time and Giving Moment
[27:06] - Giving Instructions and Spirit‑led Offering
[36:21] - Romans 10: The Call to Confess
[54:06] - Worship and Reverence Explained
[79:17] - Power in the Name of Jesus
[89:48] - Invitation: Come Forward for Salvation
[92:02] - Virtual Options and Salvation Link

Bible Study Guide

Bible reading
Romans 10:9-10 (ESV)
...if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

Observation questions

According to Romans 10:9, what two things are required for salvation?
What was the evidence from the sermon that the resurrection is "heaven's undeniable proof" of who Jesus is? [39:11]
What are the two different postures of worship described in the sermon and what do they each express? [54:06]
How is the name of Jesus described as an "active force" for a believer's daily life? [01:19:44]

Interpretation questions

Why is a public confession with the mouth so important if salvation is a matter of the heart?
What does it mean to "be led by the Spirit" in the act of giving, and how does that differ from a simple transaction? [27:27]
How can the same name of Jesus inspire both loud, joyful praise and a quiet, holy reverence? Are these reactions in conflict?
If the name of Jesus holds power over "every problem" and "every situation," [01:25:45] why do believers still experience hardship and struggle?

Application questions

When was the last time you told someone else—outside of a church setting—that "Jesus is Lord"? What makes that declaration difficult, and what would it look like to do it more often?
This week, what is one specific area (health, family, work, a relationship) where you need to actively rely on the power in the name of Jesus? [01:21:19] What would it look like to declare that power over that situation in faith?
The invitation was to take five "We Grow People" cards and personally invite five people. [24:25] Who are the first five people that come to your mind? What is one practical step you can take this week to connect with one of them?
Joyful praise and holy reverence are both parts of true worship. [54:06] Which of these two comes more naturally to you? How can you intentionally practice the other this week in your personal time with God?
Giving is meant to be a spiritual discipline, not a transaction. [27:27] The next time you give, how will you prayerfully seek the Holy Spirit's guidance on the amount before you decide?
The service ended with a prayer to "draw a straight line from the blessing to the Blesser." [01:43:14] When you receive a blessing or a win this week, what is one way you can intentionally turn that moment into an act of worship toward God?

Sermon Clips

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#ReverentWorship

“Worship is our joyful praise, but reverence is our holy awe. Please, please hear me today. There is a weight and a majesty to the name of Jesus that both deserves and demands our deepest respect. We do not use his name lightly because it is the name of the king of kings and the lord of lords.”

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#JesusNamePower

“Please understand, the name of Jesus is not just something that we talk about. The name of Jesus, it is an active force that all who believe are invited to utilize. That you and you and you and you and you and all of us. Christ Jesus did not just conquer death for himself but he conquered death to give us life, to give us authority, and to give us power. In his name.”

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Resurrection Sunday (Easter) | The Name of Jesus | Dr. Torin T. Dailey