Say The Name Easter Service 2026

An Easter gathering opens with gratitude for volunteers, generous giving, and the joy of communal worship. The narrative centers on Philippians 2, tracing Jesus’ descent from divine glory into human suffering and crucifixion, then culminating in God’s exaltation that gives Jesus “the name above every name.” The name of Jesus becomes the thread that ties promise, power, and presence: Romans 10:9 guarantees salvation for those who confess and believe; Acts 3 demonstrates healing and deliverance at the invocation of that name; Matthew 18:20 promises Christ’s presence when believers assemble in his name. Personal and cultural illustrations sharpen the contrast between worldly rescue and spiritual rescue — military might can recover a pilot, but only the name of Jesus rescues from sin and death. Anecdotes of miraculous reversals — a long-term headache resolving during worship and a wife’s sudden relief after corporate prayer — underscore the conviction that calling Jesus by name invites real intervention. Practical instruction follows: calling on Jesus brings rescue, speaking his name in faith confronts spiritual oppression, and gathering in his name summons his nearness. The account urges public confession as the natural fruit of genuine faith; private belief requires outward testimony to align with the biblical promise that confessions save. The conclusion issues an open invitation to call on Jesus now, assuring that the name of Jesus is present to forgive, heal, and renew. The service emphasizes celebration—bells, welcoming those who come forward, and ongoing follow-up—framing conversion and healing as both personal turning points and communal causes for rejoicing. Overall, the content insists that the kingdom operates by the humility, exaltation, and reigning name of Jesus: that name secures salvation, wields supernatural authority, and gathers a living presence wherever it is invoked in faith.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Salvation through Jesus' name Romans 10:9 frames salvation as a promise tied to naming Jesus and believing his resurrection. Confession with the mouth and belief in the heart function together: inward trust changes status before God, and outward confession declares that change into the world. The promise does not depend on human merit but on the fidelity of God to the name he exalted. Calling that name opens the way from spiritual death into new life. [41:01]
• 2. Power in Jesus' name Acts 3 shows that invoking Jesus’ name releases tangible healing and authority that cannot be reduced to ritual or charisma. The effect belongs to the resurrected Christ acting through faith, not to human skill or formulaic repetition. Speaking the name binds spiritual opposition and enables deliverance from addiction, fear, and bondage when uttered in faith. Expect resistance from the enemy, but also expect the name to produce real change. [45:40]
• 3. Presence when gathered in his name Matthew 18:20 promises Christ’s nearness when two or three assemble in his name, making small gatherings true loci of encounter. Presence transforms ordinary meetings into places of cleansing, courage, and renewed devotion regardless of musical polish or program size. The divine presence accompanies corporate faith and amplifies private seeking, creating layered moments of unseen spiritual work. Prioritize congregational gathering as a context where the name meets need. [59:42]
• 4. Public confession seals saving faith Confession with the mouth makes private trust public and aligns personal faith with the biblical promise of salvation. Public declaration carries risks of vulnerability but also confers accountability, celebration, and community support that sustain new life. A confession marks an entrance into the visible body of faith and invites follow-up, prayer, and discipleship. Choosing to speak that name aloud begins a trajectory of growth and witness. [64:05]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [29:45] - Opening Easter Remarks and Volunteers
• [31:21] - Giving, Services, and Gratitude
• [33:39] - Series Overview: Philippians 2
• [34:35] - Kenosis: Christ’s Humiliation
• [35:04] - Exaltation and the Name Above All Names
• [38:12] - Defining the Name of Jesus
• [41:01] - Promise of Salvation (Romans 10:9)
• [45:40] - Power and Healing in Acts 3
• [59:42] - Presence When Gathered in His Name
• [62:21] - Invitation: Call on Jesus Now
• [77:23] - Closing, Prayer, and Next Steps

1. What does the text say God did for Jesus after his death on the cross?
2. What is the stated purpose for God giving Jesus this name?
3. According to the story from Acts 3, what did Peter say was the source of the complete healing for the man who was lame? [46:28]
4. What does Romans 10:9 say happens when someone confesses with their mouth and believes in their heart?

1. Why is the name of Jesus so powerful and effective, as opposed to it just being a religious word or title?
2. The promise in Romans 10:9 links being saved to both belief in the heart and confession with the mouth. Why are both components necessary, and what does the outward confession accomplish that private belief alone does not?
3. The story of the football coach speaking with authority to the injured player was used as an illustration. How does this help us understand what happens spiritually when the name of Jesus is spoken in faith over a situation? [52:10]
4. What does it mean, on a practical level, for two or three to be "gathered in my name," and how does that differ from just a social gathering of friends?

1. The name of Jesus carries the promise of salvation. If someone has never personally called on that name to be saved, what is holding them back from doing that right now?
2. There is power in the name of Jesus to confront spiritual oppression, addiction, fear, and bondage. What is a specific area of struggle or "venom" in your life where you need to begin speaking the name of Jesus in faith, rather than just fighting it in your own strength? [53:35]
3. Confessing with the mouth makes private faith public. If you have believed in your heart but have been hesitant to confess with your mouth, what would it look like for you to take that step of going public with your faith this week? [01:04:31]
4. The presence of Jesus is promised when we gather in his name. How can you intentionally prioritize gathering with other believers this week, in a small group or church setting, to experience that corporate presence in a way that is different from being alone?
5. Praying in the name of Jesus is about his authority, not our own worthiness. How does understanding this truth free you to pray with more boldness and confidence over your family, your circumstances, and your own needs? [58:26]
6. The enemy hates the name of Jesus and tries to make us feel like nothing happens when we say it. When you have spoken the name of Jesus in the past and felt no immediate change, how can you stand on the truth of God's promise rather than your feelings? [54:17]
7. Celebrating when someone calls on the name of the Lord for salvation is a joyful part of church life. Who is one person in your life that you can begin consistently and specifically crying out to Jesus for, asking for their rescue? [44:28]