You have the Victory In Jesus | Pastor Vivian Coronado

Praise and worship open the gathering with repeated cries of thanksgiving, a call to join heaven in continuous adoration, and an exhortation to worship not only in music but with every aspect of life. The life of Jesus unfolds from miraculous conception and humble birth to a ministry of wisdom, healing, and deliverance that astonished religious leaders and drew deep devotion. Opposition rose from threatened powers, and Jesus endured crucifixion, burial, and then a decisive victory over death by rising from the tomb.

The empty tomb narrative emphasizes the miraculous rolling away of the stone and the angelic presence that exposed the empty grave so all might see that death no longer holds final sway. Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John provide human responses: grief, urgent running, bafflement, and then conviction. John’s immediate belief in the empty tomb and Mary’s recognition of Jesus when he calls her by name show how personal encounters with the risen Christ move faith from confusion to worship. Jesus appears to many over forty days, teaching, comforting, and revealing a changed, glorified presence before ascending and taking authority at the Father’s right hand.

Ascension establishes Jesus as intercessor and sovereign, seated with authority over sin, death, and the enemy. That posture secures believers’ forgiveness and ongoing access to divine help. The promise of the Holy Spirit arrives as comforter, advocate, and reminder of victory; the same Spirit who raised Jesus lives within believers, enabling daily resurrection power, perseverance through trials, and the ability to live as overcomers. Scripture images from Revelation portray continual heavenly worship around the throne, with redeemed elders casting crowns and declaring the Creator worthy of glory—an invitation to synchronize earthly worship with heaven’s praise.

The message culminates in a clear invitation: confess Jesus as Lord, receive new life, and live in the confidence that God’s mercies and intercession keep believers secure. Prayer, communal encouragement, and the Spirit’s reminders function as a pep rally that spurs forward faith, persistence, and the practical living out of worship. Life in Christ becomes a sustained response to resurrection power—daily, present, and transforming.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Resurrection secures the believer's victory Resurrection changes the final word about death and fear into the starting point for persistent hope. That victory reframes suffering: wounds do not define destiny, and setbacks do not cancel God’s purposes. Belief in the risen Christ makes the present struggle part of a larger, unfolding triumph. [39:45]
• 2. Worship expressed through daily life True worship extends beyond songs to choices, priorities, and service; it transforms time, work, and relationships into ongoing praise. When life itself becomes an offering, worship resists compartmentalization and shapes character under God’s authority. This form of worship aligns earthly practice with heaven’s unending adoration. [14:13]
• 3. Holy Spirit empowers constant victory The Spirit who raised Jesus dwells in believers and supplies real, practical power for endurance, courage, and obedience. This indwelling presence turns theological truth into lived reality: the same power that conquered the grave fuels daily resilience. Expect tangible help in small acts of faith as well as in seasons of trial. [60:16]
• 4. Personal encounters reshape confident faith Recognition of Christ often arrives through intimate, particular encounters—voice, presence, or revelation—rather than abstract proof. Those encounters move grief to worship and uncertainty to mission, creating lasting devotion that compels proclamation. Faith grounded in the risen Lord becomes both relational and resolute. [53:10]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [07:08] - Corporate praise and thanksgiving
• [14:13] - Worship in spirit and in truth
• [34:36] - Remembering the resurrection
• [36:14] - Jesus' life and early ministry
• [37:57] - Miracles, opposition, and love
• [39:45] - Crucifixion and rising from the dead
• [40:34] - Stone rolled away, empty tomb
• [46:51] - Peter and John run to the tomb
• [53:10] - Mary recognizes Jesus by name
• [55:24] - Appearances and the ascension
• [58:39] - Promise of the Holy Spirit
• [60:16] - Spirit who raised Jesus lives
• [73:28] - Invitation to receive Jesus
• [76:19] - Closing prayer and benediction

1. Matthew 28:2-4 (ESV): *And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.*
2. John 20:11-16 (ESV): *But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb… Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!”*
3. Romans 8:11 (ESV): *If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.*

1. What specific actions did the angel take at the tomb, and how did the guards react? ([42:31])
2. How did Mary Magdalene initially respond when she saw Jesus after his resurrection, and what caused her to recognize him? ([53:10])
3. According to the passage in Romans 8:11, what does the Holy Spirit’s presence in believers guarantee?

1. Why do you think Jesus chose to reveal himself to Mary Magdalene first after his resurrection, even though she initially didn’t recognize him? ([54:42])
2. The stone was rolled away not to let Jesus out but to let others see the empty tomb. What does this detail symbolize about God’s desire for people to witness his power? ([43:45])
3. How does the Holy Spirit’s role as the “same power that raised Jesus” (Romans 8:11) change the way believers face daily struggles or trials?

1. Mary recognized Jesus when he called her name. When have you felt God speaking to you personally in a way that shifted your confusion or grief into hope? How can you cultivate sensitivity to His voice this week? ([53:10])
2. The stone was rolled away to *show* the empty tomb. What practical step can you take this week to “roll away the stone” in your life—to visibly demonstrate God’s power to others through your actions or words?
3. The Holy Spirit who raised Jesus lives in believers. What area of your life feels “dead” or stuck right now? How can you intentionally rely on the Spirit’s power in that area today? ([01:00:16])
4. Worship is described as more than songs—it’s offering your whole life. What is one daily habit (e.g., work, relationships, decisions) you could intentionally reframe as an act of worship this week? ([14:13])
5. Jesus’ resurrection turned grief into worship for Mary. What disappointment or struggle are you holding onto that God might want to transform into a testimony of His victory? How can you surrender it to Him today?