Sermons on Resurrection (Page 2)
“On the third day He rose from the dead”
This series walks through the Apostles Creed as a basic summary of our faith but also as a way to live our faith out with God in the world. Each weekend of this series will explore the biblical and theological roots of the Apostles Creed, while also providing specific spiritual practices and approaches to living out what we know as we ‘proclaim and embody’ the Creed in our daily lives. This week focuses on the phrase, “On the third day…
The End is Beginning
An Easter Sunday message on the power of the resurrection. (Matthew 28:1-15) SERMON OUTLINE “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid.’” (Matthew 28:5) Don’t Be Afraid: the night is dark, but a new day has dawned (28:1-4) The dawn of the new sabbath The women walking The earth quaking The angel appearing Don’t Be Afraid: death is terrible, but Jesus is risen (28:5-7) Jesus was crucified Jesus was buried Jesus is risen Don’t Be Afraid: we may…
His Resurrection Brings Hope
Jesus’ second and third predictions of His death also point toward the resurrection that will come through the Messiah. This brings into focus the life that comes through Jesus to a world overcome with death. (Matthew 17:22-23;20:17-19) Sermon Outline “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.” (Matthew 17:22-23) Jesus’ Three Predictions First prediction (Matthew 16:21) – in Caesarea…
Real Life
Christ is Risen! The message of Easter is one of real life. SERMON OUTLINE “After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.” (Matthew 28:1) The Dawning of Real Life (28:1) Sabbath rest The women The work already begun…Jesus is already gone from the tomb Announcing Real Life (28:2-7) The angel’s appearance The angel’s message: Jesus was crucified Jesus is risen Go and share the…
The Good News of New Beginnings
After Jesus’ resurrection, John offer a series of encounters that Jesus has with real people. Each of these encounters sheds light on the way in which Jesus’ resurrection is good news: God’s presence in loss (Mary), God’s peace in fear (disciples in the upper room), God’s guidance in confusion (Thomas), and God’s restoration in failure (Peter). Key Passage: John 20:11-21:25 SERMON OUTLINE “But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and…
The Good News of the Resurrected One
The resurrection of Jesus from death brings good news into our lives. As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, we will also explore three themes of how this is good news: light overwhelming darkness, freedom overcoming prisons, and life overpowering death. Key Texts: John 20:1-10, 30-31
He Is.
As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, we must ask ourselves what Jesus’ life, death and resurrection really means for us. Does it mean anything or was it merely a historical event? To get at this, we will return to the creation account of the first Adam in Genesis in order to then explore the meaning of the arrival of the second Adam in Jesus Messiah.
A King and His Kingdom
Resurrection is here! On Easter Sunday, Pastor Matt kicks off our new series, “The Kingdom Life,” with a message from Luke 24:1-12. SERMON OUTLINE “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” (Luke 24:5-6) Four Views of the Empty Tomb The women The angels The disciples Peter Three Stage of Faith From grief to belief: “it has happened!” [the women] From no hope to nonsense: “it can’t happen.” [the disciples] From doubt…
Living in the Light
Jesus is the light that “shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). He is the victor who brings us out of darkness and into the marvelous light of God. This is a new beginning, a new hope, a new way, and more. God is good and we celebrate His goodness found in Jesus our Savior, Messiah, and Friend. Key Passages: John 1; 20; Colossians 1:13-14; 1 Peter 2:9; Isaiah 9:2; Matthew 4:16
Empty
Easter Sunday 2015 (John 20:1-31) SERMON OUTLINE “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.” (John 20:1) Empty: Death Defied “They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.” (John 20:9) Empty: Ache’s Absence “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” (John 20:15) Empty: The Past Surpassed…
Resurrection Victory
1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Sermon Outline “Then the saying that is written will come true: ‘Death has been swallowed up in victory.’” (1 Corinthians 15:54) Looking for a Serious Change (1 Corinthians 15:50-53) The nature of human bodies intersecting with the kingdom of God Those alive…those sleeping Monumental moments that flash suddenly alive The nature of our promised change in Jesus Christ Enjoying the Ultimate Victory (1 Corinthians 15:54-57) Clothed imperishable and immortal Death’s day is done and its sting through…
Resurrection Bodies
1 Corinthians 15:35-49 Sermon Outline “But someone will ask, ‘How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?’” (1 Corinthians 15:35) Resurrection Bodies: Look at Seed Plants (1 Corinthians 15:36-38) Seed sown produces a different plant Our earthy bodies are like seeds Resurrection Bodies: Look at the Glory of Diverse Materials (1 Corinthians 15:39-41) There is a diverse, glorious splendor in the diverse materials of creation Our earthy bodies are one type of material Resurrection Bodies:…