Palm Sunday & Easter
The Promise of The Resurrection
The Promise of the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:12–26 Main Idea: The believer’s resurrection is forever secured in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I. The Devastating Results of Denying the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12–19) A. If there is no resurrection, then Christ has not been raised. B. If Christ has not been raised, the gospel is utterly absurd. II. The Glorious Results that Jesus’ Resurrection Secures (1 Corinthians 15:20–26) A. Jesus’ resurrection is a sign that our resurrection is certain B. Jesus’…
Don’t Tamper with the Truth
Don’t Tamper with the Truth 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 Main Idea: Don’t tamper with the truth: the gospel you received is the only gospel that saves. I. Paul’s Concern (1 Corinthians 15:1–2) The Power of the Gospel The Challenge to the Gospel II. Paul’s Reminder (1 Corinthians 15:3–10) The Priority of the Gospel The Purpose of Jesus Death The Proofs of Jesus Resurrection III. Paul’s Point (1 Corinthians 15:11) The Resurrection Really Matters There is Only One Gospel
The Certainty and Necessity of the Resurrection
Text: Luke 24:36–49
Main Idea: The resurrection is not an optional aspect of the gospel; it is the singular event that validates God’s plan to rescue mankind from their sin!
The True Nature of Our King
Luke 19:28–46
Main Idea: The King who freely offers peace and salvation is the King who weeps over the consequence of his just and righteous judgment.
The Universal Significance of the Resurrection
Text: Matthew 28:1-20
The Revelation and Rejection of the King
Text: Matthew 21:1–17
Main Idea: It’s one thing to be caught off guard BUT it’s another to blindly reject the evidence of the obvious.
The Unexpected Restoration of the Resurrected Christ
Text: John 21:1–19
Main Idea: A Christian’s sin and failure moves the heart of Christ to mercy and compassion not instant wrath and anger.
Infinite Love in the Face of Unimaginable Betrayal
Text: John 13:21-35
Main Idea: Jesus’ love command shows us the source of our love is not the worthiness of our brother or sister in Christ but the perfect example of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Irreducible Message of the Gospel
Text: 1 Corinthians 15
Main Idea: You cannot call yourself a Christian if you deny the resurrection because the promise of the gospel is forever anchored in Jesus’ literal resurrection from the dead.
Fear: The Paradoxical Imperative of Our Earthly Exile
Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21
Main Point: Christian let every manner of your earthly conduct be a tangible expression of your highest happiness in and pursuit of God himself.
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