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Have you ever watched a movie that had a really confusing ending? You get to the end and you are left wondering....wait....is that it? That’s the end? Surely that cannot be the end. One of my favorite movies is Inception. The basic plot of the movie is that a group of men set out to plant an idea in…

Today on Resurrection Sunday we are going to look at the importance of this day. I titled this message “He is not here” a quote from the Gospels, it is the event that changed everything. Christ’s death and resurrection completely changed our world, and should cause our lives to be completely changed.…

A single event can change everything. We know this to be true from our lives. Weddings, births, moves to a new location all change everything. In those moments we may find ourselves no longer “belonging” into the crowd we used to. Now this is even more true when tragedy strikes. The unexpected death…

(S1) Why we’re here…Easter—The Greatest News Ever (S2) — Jesus is Risen Three objectives 1. Visit the tomb… 2. Identify the miracle(s)… 3. The significance of the resurrection of Jesus for us… Can what happened on this particular morning make a difference in our lives? It didn’t start out that way for…

Mark 16: 1-7 . There is nothing in Scripture that should give us more joy and excitement then the Resurrection of our Savior. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is as much a part of the Gospel message as His sacrificial death on the cross ( 1 Cor. 15:1–8 ). The Resurrection proves that Jesus…

The Purpose Fascination - Discovery - Identity - Authenticity One day, Napoleon was speaking of the Divinity of Christ; when General Bertrand said:— “I can not conceive, sire, how a great man like you can believe that the Supreme Being ever exhibited himself to men under a human form, with a body, a…

INTRO I want to ask you the two most important questions I could possibly ask you. Who is Jesus Christ? Do you know Him? Your eternal destiny hangs on your answer to these questions. Who is Jesus, and do you know Him? Today, we conclude our series in the Gospel of Mark, which we called “truly seeing…

Jesus emerges from the grave as the victor over death and hell. Exploration of 1 Corinthians 15 . looking at the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Jesus Redeems “Death” Hebrews 2:14 “14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that…

Resurrection Sunday Mark 16:1-8 Introduction Where do you go after you die? Now this question was asked on the Melbourne Mums group. It’s a facebook group. Don’t worry, I’m not on it, but my wife Joy is. But it is a good question isn’t it? what do you say to a 5 year old that asks questions about death?…

He is risen! Our entire faith rests on the fact that Jesus is alive. If he never came back to life, our faith is worthless, because there is no hope. We know that Jesus is who he said he is because he came back to life. Each of the Gospels records the amazing story of Jesus’ resurrection, well at least…

Resurrection Reality “Without the Resurrection Faith Is Futile” (OUR VICTORY OVER DEATH IS GUARANTEED) It would not be productive to look for help in a cemetery. A corpse can do only one thing—rot. This is the source of the crushing sorrow Jesus’ followers felt. He was the one in whom they had placed…

Intro “I wish we had more inflation” - Said no-one ever. Inflation is the diluting the value of money, reduction of purchasing power. At the same time, it’s the increase of the cost of goods and services… as if you hadn’t noticed! But this leaves us stretching limited dollars to cover higher prices.…

Introduction 1 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 And they said among themselves, “Who will roll…

Easter. If it were not for this time of year, where we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, what hope would we have? You see, the hope we have is grounded on the truth of the resurrection. 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Our church directory needs updating and this is a great ministry opportunity for the right person. So, please pray and if the Lord leads you to take this on, please see Pastor John... Introduction He Has Risen! He has Risen, Indeed!!! Good morning and welcome…

1 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the…

Intro: When I was younger, I often found myself in trouble when I would press on or provoke people just to see if I could get a reaction from them. Reactions tell you a lot about where a persons mind is, what they are willing to do, and how far things go before falling apart. I acknowledge that being…

Realist’s Reaction And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. And they said among…

The Eternal Timeline But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, This morning we focus on the greatest happening in human history, at least until now. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most compelling story I know. It is amazing to me that…

42 And when evening had come, since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath, 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 44 Pilate was surprised…

1 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the…

Intro Good morning, Gateway Chapel! Scripture Pray Intro Jim Gaffigan Easter spending—projected to break records at more than 17 billion dollars this year—is also significant, though not necessarily religiously motivated. Americans even spend more on candy for Easter than for Halloween. The average American…

We are reminded that God graciously rose from the dead, declaring us redeemed. We are encouraged to seek God where He is found.

Message This past Sunday, I preached a message from Mark chapter 16 verses 14 through 20. However, tonight, I would like to ask the question: Should I have preached that message? Many Bibles ( even some copies of the KJV ), after vs. 8, have a note that says something like this: Some of the earliest…