Sermon Tone Analysis

1 Corinthians 15:12 – 23

Introduction:

A- Amazing victory messages in the past:

1- The world was embroiled in “the war to end all wars” (WW-2) from Sep 1, 1939 – Sep 2, 1945

It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers.

In a total wardirectly involving more than 100 million personnel from more than 30 countries, the major participants threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources.

World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in human history; it resulted in 70 to 85 million fatalities, a majority being civilians.

Tens of millions of people died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, massacres, and disease.

Two of the greatest messages of victory took place on May 8, 1945 and August 14, 1945.

These two dates were known as V-E Day and V-J Day, respectively.

B- The greatest victory of all ages:

1- The greatest war of the ages has already been fought and won.

It was the battle for the eternal destiny of human beings past, present, and future.

The battlefield was finished in a decisive battle field just outside Jerusalem.

The week-long battle culminated in the crucifixion of the King of Kings, Jesus Christ, on a rough, wooden Roman cross and his burial in the tomb of a man named Joseph.

The victory was won as the Lord Jesus Christ burst forth from death and the tomb On the first Easter morning!

TS: The Apostle Paul writes the ultimate victory message that has changed time and eternity for all who will believe.

I- THE DISASTEROUS CONSEQUENCES OF NO RESURRECTION.

(1 Corinthians 15:12 – 19).

A- There is no gospel to preach.

(1 Corinthians 15:14).

1- There is no gospel without the resurrection.

(I Corinthians 15:1 – 4).

B- Your faith is empty.

(1 Corinthians 15:14)

1-Because our faith in Christ is based upon his resurrection.

(Romans 10:9 – 10, 13).

C- We are all false witnesses.

(1 Corinthians 15:15).

1- Because we proclaim Christ to be alive when he would be dead.

a- note the witness of the apostles:

(Acts 2:29–32; 3:14–15; 4:10; 10:38–40; 13:28–30, 31–37)

D- You are still in your sins.

(1 Corinthians 15:17) (Acts 4:12).

1- Because you have trusted one who is not really the Christ.

E- Those who have died in Christ have perished.

(1 Corinthians 15:18).

1- Because they trusted their soul to one who could not save them.

F- we are of all men most to be pitied.

(1 Corinthians 15:19).

1- Because we are living lives to please someone who is dead.

II- THE DEFINITE FACT OF THE RESURRECTION.

(1 Corinthians 15:20).

A- The resurrection is an absolute certainty.

(1 Corinthians 15:20).

1- The evidence for the resurrection is overwhelming.

a- Jesus died by crucifixion.

(1) Recorded by scripture and by secular sources.

(2) Roman soldiers examined him to make sure.

(3) Preparation for burial insured death (John 19:39)

b- Jesus received an honorable burial by Joseph of Arimathea.

c- Jesus’s tomb was found empty on the 3rd day.

d- Jesus’s followers experienced multiple instances of his presence over a period of 40 days following his crucifixion.

(1 Corinthians 15:3 – 8).

e- Jesus appeared to at least 2 recorded skeptics, who became ardent followers of Jesus (James and Saul).

f- Jesus’s followers were transformed from being fearful, cowering individuals, into bold proclaimers of a risen Christ… Who were willing to die for the truth of their proclamation.

B- There is more to come.

(1 Corinthians 15:20).

1- Jesus was only the 1st to rise from the dead.

2- Every believer in Jesus Christ will be resurrected from the dead.

(II Corinthians 4:14).

III- THE DYNAMIC VICTORY OF THE RESURRECTION.

(1 Corinthians 15:21–26).

A- Our resurrection is guaranteed because Christ arose from the dead.

(1 Corinthians 15:22).

1- Resurrection is promised to the believer.

(Romans 8:11)

(1 Corinthians 6:14)

2- It is a resurrection to an eternity of joy.

(1 Corinthians 2:9)

(Matthew 25:23)

B- All of those who belong to Christ will be resurrected when he returns.

(1 Corinthians 15:23).

1- First, the dead in Christ will be resurrected; then we who are alive and know Christ will be resurrected.

(1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 17)

(1 Corinthians 15:51 – 52)

C- Jesus’s resurrection assures ultimate victory over the enemy.

(1 Corinthians 15:24).

1- The rule of rebellious mankind will come to an end.

(Revelation 19:11 – 16)

2- The rule of Satan will come to an end.

(Revelation 20:9 – 10)

D- Jesus’s resurrection assures that death will be destroyed.

(1 Corinthians 15:26).

1- Man’s bitterest enemy, death, has already been defeated by Jesus.

(1 Corinthians 15:54 – 57)

2- When Jesus returns, death will be completely destroyed for all eternity.

(Revelation 21:4)

Conclusion:

Illustration:

Hymn : He Lives!

I serve a risen Saviour, He's in the world today

I know that He is living, whatever men may say

I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer

And just the time I need Him He's always near

In all the world around me I see His loving care

And though my heart grows weary I never will despair

I know that He is leading, through all the stormy blast

The day of His appearing will come at last

Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian Lift up your voice and sing