New Beginnings Baptist Church

April 5th | Easter Sunday | 1 Corinthians 15On a scale of 1–10… how certain are you that you’re going to heaven?In this compelling Easter message, Pastor Payton Coker tackles one of the most important—and unavoidable—questions every person must face: What happens when I die, and how can I really know where I’m going? While most people believe in heaven, there’s no clear agreement on how to get there. Is it about being a good person? Being spiritual? Or is there something more certain?Walking through 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Payton points to the only true foundation for confidence: the gospel of Jesus Christ. This message unpacks four essential truths—Jesus really died for our sins, Jesus really rose from the grave, Jesus really transforms our lives, and we must truly stand in Him.The cross is the payment. The empty tomb is the receipt. And a transformed life is the evidence.This isn’t just about having a “ticket to heaven”—it’s about being made alive right now. When someone encounters the risen Jesus, everyth