04 12 20 Hope for Now and Later

SERMON NOTES Shannon Huetter, Lead Pastor HOPE FOR NOW AND LATER 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 April 12, 2020 BIG IDEA:​ C ​ hrist’s resurrection gives us h ​ ope​ for the present and the future. A PRESENT HOPE The bodily resurrection... ● is central to the ​gospel​ message. ​(1 Corinthians 15:3-8) ● reminds us of our ​union​ with Christ. ​(1 Corinthians 15:20-22) ● declares the ultimate t​ riumph​ of Jesus over sin and death. (​ 1 Corinthians 15:54-57) ● affirms that our toil and labor in this life are not in​ vain​. (​ 1 Corinthians 15:58) A FUTURE HOPE The bodily resurrection... ● builds ​anticipation​ for a life that is bigger than our imaginations. ​(1 Corinthians 15:42-49) ● joins us to an ​eternal​ kingdom. (​ 1 Corinthians 15:50-53) QUESTIONS TO PONDER ● How do you know if you are taking the resurrection for granted? What steps can you take to guard yourself against this attitude? ● Everyone has challenges they want to overcome. Take a few moments and think about some challenges you are currently facing. In what ways does the gospel (and the resurrection) give you hope and strength to overcome life’s challenges?