Called By Name | Easter 2026 | Jeff Lynch

Have you ever felt like hope was gone?In this powerful message, we walk through the story of Mary Magdalene in John 20 and discover how Jesus meets us in our deepest pain—and calls us by name.This sermon will help you understand:How to find hope in the middle of brokennessWhy pain can cause us to miss GodWhat happens when Jesus calls your nameHow resurrection power applies to your life todayNo matter what you’re facing—Jesus sees you, knows you, and is calling you.CompassionDanville.com00:00 King Jesus Introduction01:00 The Power of the Resurrection02:00 Prayer and Invitation03:00 Introduction to “Called By Name”04:00 Baseball Story Illustration05:00 The Power of Hearing Your Name06:00 Introduction to Mary Magdalene07:00 From Hope to Despair08:00 Reading John 20:11–1809:00 Hope Is Closer Than You Think10:00 The Reality of Deep Grief11:00 Looking for Answers in the Wrong Places12:00 Missing the Miracle13:00 God Is Closer Than You Realize14:00 Missing Jesus in Your Pain15:00 How Grief Blinds Us16:00 When You Don’t Recognize God17:00 Circumstances Drown Out His Voice18:00 Misinterpreting God’s Presence19:00 Anger, Control, and Pain20:00 Personal Story of Struggle21:00 What Are You Seeking?22:00 The Turning Point23:00 Jesus Calls Her Name24:00 Recognition and Revelation25:00 The Power of Relationship26:00 Jesus Calls You by Name27:00 Personal Invitation28:00 Prayer and Response Moment33:00 Closing Prayer and Worship