I.     Introduction

A.  Opening Illustrations:

1.    Xavier Musketeers vs. Georgia Bulldogs at half-time.

2.    Wrecked career.

3.    Some other illustrations.

B.  Show Video.

C.  Easter Hope = It’s not Over

D.  Theme: How to Turn Defeat into Victory

1.     "Heaven have mercy on us all... Presbyterians and Pagans alike, for we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending."

Herman Melville, Moby Dick

2.    John Maxwell, “How to FAIL forward.”

3.    “Out of the ashes of disaster grow the roses of success.”

4.    Seg-away into sermon theme.

II.   Body: The Gospel – “How to turn defeat into victory”

A.  See the Big Picture – God’s Providential Hand, He’s in Control

1.    Quick Summary of Joseph

2.    Moses, “Let my people go.”

3.    The Resurrection

B.  Humble Yourself (See Jesus as the answer) – Thief on the cross.  Luke 23:39-43

C.  Face the future with Boldness and Determination (Contrast Peter’s denial of Christ with his bold declarations in Acts)

1.    Luke 22: 54 ff

2.    Acts 2: 29 ff

III. Conclusion