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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Part of an adult Sunday school class series on the Person of Christ.
1. To the Old Testament prophecies. Paul writes that Christ’s resurrection, as well as His death, was “according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor. 15:4), which means primarily the Old Testament writings. David prophesied of Christ’s resurrection when he wrote, “For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19
Denomination: Baptist
With the risk of being miserable, why would a group of intelligent, rational individuals ever believe in the resurrection?
What History says about the Resurrection April 2000 1 Corinthians 15:16-19 - For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; 17and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-19
Denomination: Pentecostal
A five message series on the resurrection with Small group study questions for five weeks.
Hope in the Midst of Despair The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Believers 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 (Part One - vs. 1-11) The resurrection of Jesus and the promise of the believer’s resurrection offer the ultimate hope in the midst of a world of despair. We are caught between two resurrections -- ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Easter often seems to be more about “Cadbury Bunnies, and new clothes” The events surrounding an itinerant teacher from Bethlehem are buried somehow by many in the celebration of spring and Easter dinners. Does the resurrection of Jesus really matter?
West Greeley Baptist Church March 31st 2002 “Does the resurrection of Jesus really matter?” 1st Corinthians 15:16-20 Pastor Mark Hensley 16For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 17And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-20
Easter Sermon to encourage people (especially unbelievers) to live in the love and power of Christ.
Living in Victory Instead of Defeat 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 Easter Sunday – March 31, 2002 Introduction Before I get into the message, I want to share a story I came across while I was preparing for today. A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20
Denomination: Wesleyan
If there was no resurrection, 1. Death 2. Darkness and 3. Evil would have won. But death was defeated, darkness was vanquished, and evil was conquered.
In 1981 there was a devastating flood in central China. During the flood an ancient pagoda collapsed at Famen Temple. A few years later, archaeologists were digging through the rubble when they made a startling discovery. Sealed in a miniature stone casket, they found what they believed to be ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
Easter reflection: Implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our hope and our eternal destiny.
If Jesus was not raised… 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Easter Sunday - Jesus is risen! A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical Free
This sermon explores the profound impact of Easter and Jesus Christ's resurrection. It emphasizes the life-altering message that our sins are forgiven, we are empowered to live purposefully through Christ's power and promises, and our eternal future in heaven is secured.
Easter is a significant event that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a powerful and life-changing message that offers forgiveness for our sins, gives us a purpose to live for, and secures our eternal future in heaven. The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in human ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Topics: Easter, Resurrection
A Sermon I gave on Easter teaching why it is essential that we believe in the resurrection of Jesus.
Introduction: Swoon Theory – Read Crucifixion Described Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul talking to those who deny the resurrection, still today, 4 consequences Purpose Statement: If Christ is not raised from the grave… I. Our Preaching is in vain A. Preaching a Dead Christ won’t save ...read more
Four things we find in the fact that Jesus is Alive - life, love, hope, and power
Jesus the Resurrected King March 31, 2002 Intro: Every year thousands of people climb a mountain in the Italian Alps, passing the "stations of the cross" to stand at an outdoor crucifix. One tourist noticed a little trail that led beyond the cross. He fought through the rough thicket and, to his ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14, 1 Corinthians 15:14-23, 1 Corinthians 16:20-28
If Christ was not raised, then there are some drastic consequences.
Introduction: I want to share with you a story about a little boy named Philip. Philip was born with Down’s Syndrome. He was a happy child, but there was a lot of difference between him and other children his age. Philip went to Sunday School faithfully every week. He was in the third grade ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
When Jesus returns, my guess is that we’ll be amazed at the work that God has done to bring people into His Kingdom- work we didn’t know was occurring.
We’ll be Amazed when our Saviour Returns September 7, 2002 What is the one element that most clearly defines the lives of Christians, who are people firmly rooted in Jesus Christ, in days such as these we live in right now? What is the one element that defines our lives as we relive the horror of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Hebrews 6:12-20
Belief in the resurrection carries with it implicastions for the way we live out our lives.
The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle to the front of the church. The last lady was wearing shoes ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28
Easter matters because the Christian God has identified with our humanity.
WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? EASTER SUNDAY, 2001 Congressman David Obey of Wisconsin tells the story about the late Senator Hubert Humphrey and Federal Judge Miles Lord. Humphrey and Lord were on a fishing trip in Northern Minnesota. While at a sporting goods store, the Judge noticed a tour bus from ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-19
Denomination: Church Of God
The very crux of Christianity rests in the fact of the resurrection of Jesus. Without that truth our hope, preaching and lives are in vain.
I Cor. 15:12-21 “Hoax, Hallucination, or Historical Fact?” Intro: The Key to our Hope is found in the Resurrection of Christ…PREACH! Without it our faith, hope and lives are empty…. I. WAS IT A HOAX? Some claim that it was a Hoax! A. They stole the body….EXPAND! 1. Somehow got past ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-21
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