Jul 12, 2026
What happens to the physical body after death? In this powerful message from CityRise Church, Dr. Roger Patterson unpacks 1 Corinthians 15—the greatest text on the resurrection in the New Testament. While many cultures throughout history have tried to secure their own immortality (like China’s famous Terracotta Clay Army), Dr. Patterson reminds us that the empty grave of Jesus Christ is the true beginning of the rest of our story. Diving deep into biblical eschatology, this sermon outlines a clear end-times timeline—from the Church Age to the Return of Christ, the Rapture, the Tribulation, and the Millennial Kingdom. Discover the 5 core theological truths that prove Christ’s resurrection guarantees your own future, and learn what your future, glorified eternal body will actually be like. If you are looking for hope in the face of grief, sickness, or uncertainty, this message will anchor your faith and remind you that your labor for the Lord is never in vain.