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(S1) Mary Magdalene the first to experience the resurrection—Outside the empty tomb the risen Christ stood before FULLY ALIVE! Were her tear-soaked eyes playing tricks on her? The first April fool’s? “Teacher,” she calls him, yet we know he was to her so much more; the one who saved her. Jesus the one…

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 (ESV) For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, I. Introduction: No Apologetics Today II. It’s Not…

Last week when we left off we had looked at the death of Jesus. The followers of Jesus felt like it was over. They laid His body in the tomb. They saw the stone rolled in front of the tomb. There were guards placed in front of the tomb. They felt like it was completed and their wonderful master had died.…

Imposter Syndrome Asking a monk why he became a monk Many imperfect reasons — which I am endeavouring to purify every day The will of Jesus is to find our life in him The Good news of this Gospel is that everyone who turns to him will be received, and will find life in him even if their motivations are…

One of the precious questions that sometimes comes up following the death of a loved one is something like, “Will I be able to recognize them when I get to heaven?”. This is an honest and curious question that doesn’t have an explicit answer in scripture, but in today’s passage the Apostle Paul will…

Today is a special Sunday, because it is Easter. Why do we celebrate Easter? Because we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. If you look all throughout Paul’s teachings, he is always quick to point out the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That is why we celebrate Easter. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus…

Today we conclude this series on Matthew. I hope that I have given you a view of Jesus from Matthew’s perspective. I have tried to cover as much of the book that I could in these 14 weeks. I hope that you have taken just a piece of what Matthew wrote and begin applying it to your life. Today is no different.…

Introduction: The definition of peace is “Freedom from disturbance or tranquility; a state or period in which there is no war.” At its best, peace in our world, is elusive. It is like water in our hands; here for a little while then gone. Most historians agree that throughout recorded history, there…

OPENING Illustration Let me take you back to October 30, 1938—a quiet Sunday evening. Families were gathering around their radios, as they did back then, to listen to music or the latest dramas. That’s when a voice came through the airwaves, a voice filled with urgency, dread, and panic. It was the voice…

The Foundations In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness,…

1 Corinthians 15:12 – 23 12 But tell me this—since we preach that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying there will be no resurrection of the dead? 13 For if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised either. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then all our…

The Resurrection is the defining moment for all Christians. Because Jesus lives, you and I can face tomorrow. Titus 2:13–14 “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and…

We are in trouble if the resurrection did not happen

Introduction: When calamity strikes Context: 29 In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab the son of Omri began to reign over Israel, and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty-two years. 30 And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were…

Introduction A recent in depth research study was done by Barna on Gen Z (kids 13-24 years of age). They asked, “when thinking about your life, what is the number one goal you have for yourself?” The top answer (65%) was “being happy.” How many of you would agree that you desire a happy life? So then…

John 21:1–14 (NLT) 1 Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. 2 Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples. 3 Simon Peter said, “I’m…

Jesus appeared to his disciples in a church gathering, proving that He was alive.

1 Corinthians 15:1-58 INTRODUCTION: I- THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION TO THE GOOD NEWS ( 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 ) 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 (NLT) 1 Let me now remind you, dear brothers and sisters, of the Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then, and you still stand firm in it. 2 It is…

Lazare est mort Comme Marthe et Marie, je ne m'approche pas du Seigneur sur la base de mon amour pour Lui. Tu sais pourquoi ? Parce que mon amour pour le Seigneur est inconstant et faible. Mais son amour pour moi, lui, est fixe et ferme. Il n'est jamais surpris par ce que je dis, jamais déconcerté par…

Escaping eternal execution is as easy as A, B, C. (Acknowledge Jesus' Word; Believe on the Son; Come out of death into life).

A STAND FOR CHRIST PRAY PETER AND JOHN AT THE TEMPLE While they were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple police, and the Sadducees confronted them, because they were annoyed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. So they seized…

Introduction Talking about Lazarus, probably heard of him Approach it a new way. Need your help! Put theology hats on I. Jesus Explains His Glory to the Disciples A. John 11:1-7 John 11:1–7 (ESV) Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who…

Understanding the gospel brings hope.