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<strong>Easter</strong> <strong>Sermon</strong> Ideas #3<br />
Products Of The Resurrection<br />
Arthur Petrie<br />
Introduction: The resurrection of Christ meant a new beginning and a new radiant joy. It produced some of the<br />
best blessings now enjoyed by His believing followers.<br />
1. Pardon<br />
a. “Christ was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification” (Rom. 4:25).<br />
b. Justification means a pardon, a full acquittal, and this is something better than forgiveness. It<br />
declares we are just. Paul says the living Christ is our justification (Rom. 8:33, 34).<br />
2. Peace<br />
a. The risen Christ spoke peace to the disciples (Jojn 20:19).<br />
b. He made peace for us by the blood of His Cross (Colossians 1:20).<br />
3. Purity<br />
a. “As Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in<br />
newness of life” (Romans 6:4).<br />
b. Through union with the risen Christ we are set free from the dominion of sin (Rom. 6:14). The risen<br />
life bears “fruit unto holiness” (Romans 6:22).<br />
4. Power<br />
a. Paul prayed that he might know Christ in “the power of his resurrection” (Phil. 3:10).<br />
b. He also prayed that the believers know “what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward<br />
who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, which wrought in Christ, when He<br />
raised Him from the dead” (Ephesians 1:19, 20).<br />
5. Presence<br />
a. Before the Ascension the resurrected Christ said, “Lo, I am with you always” (Matt. 28:20).<br />
a. Sometime after the Ascension, Resurrected Christ said to Paul, “Be not afraid, but speak, and hold<br />
not thy peace: for I am with thee” (Acts18:9,10; 2Tim. 4:16, 17).<br />
6. Privilege<br />
a. We have a heavenly Bridegroom. We are set free from the Law and joined to the resurrected Christ<br />
(Romans 7: 4).<br />
b. We are honored to be raised and seated with the King of kings in heavenly places (Eph. 2:6;<br />
Colossians 3:1-3).<br />
7. Promise<br />
a. We are promised a future existence. “He which raised u the Lord shall raise up us also by Jesus” (2<br />
Corinthians 4:14).<br />
b. We are promised eternal life. “Because I live, ye shall live also (John 14:19).<br />
Conclusion: As the Crucifixion did not end the story of Christ, neither does the Resurrection. It is interesting &<br />
instructive to note each Gospel has an ending peculiar to itself. Matthew ends with the Resurrection of Christ.<br />
Mark ends with the ascension of Christ. Luke, with the promise of the Holy Spirit. John, about the 2 nd coming of<br />
Christ. Beyond this life we have a Blessed Hope built on the Resurrection and promises of the Lord. The greater<br />
part of life wtill lies ahead of each Christian believer…
Holy Week Personalities<br />
Robert E. Cooley<br />
1. Simon Peter—denied Christ (Luke 22:54-62).<br />
2. Pontius Pilate—sentenced Christ (Luke 23:24, 25).<br />
3. The thief—died, praying to Christ (Luke 23: 40-43).<br />
4. Joseph of Arimathaea—buried Christ (Luke 23: 50-53).<br />
5. Angels—announced resurrection of Christ (Luke 24:1-9).<br />
Resurrection Believed By Biblical Characters<br />
Louise Nankivell<br />
1. Abraham: By faith Abraham. . .offered up Isaac: accounting that God was able to raise him up, even<br />
from the dead. (Hebrews 11:17-19).<br />
2. Job: “And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God” (Job 19:26).<br />
3. David: He “spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see<br />
corruption” (Acts 2:31).<br />
4. Other Old Testament saints: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen<br />
them afar off. . .now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly” (Hebrews 11: 13, 16).<br />
5. Martha: “I know that He shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day” (John 11:24).<br />
6. Peter: “This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses” (Acts 2:32).<br />
7. Paul: “Christ died for our sins. . .He rose again the third day” ( Corinthians 15:3, 4).<br />
Running At The Resurrection<br />
Ralph W. Harris<br />
1. Mary ran—to encourage the disciples (Matthew 28:8).<br />
2. Peter and John ran—to the tomb for confirmation (Luke 24:12).<br />
3. Believers ran—to evangelize the world (John 20:21; Acts 8:4).
<strong>Sermon</strong> From A Casket<br />
N. Cleo Tapp<br />
Text: Hebrews 11:22<br />
Introduction: Review the story of Genesis 50:22-26. There is no mention of faith while Joseph was in exile, in<br />
prison, in reunion with his family, or at his father’s death. His faith, like Abel’s, was to speak from his death.<br />
1. A message of faith: “God will surely visit you.”<br />
2. A message of separation: would not stay in Egypt, though deat.<br />
3. A message of inspiration: “God will bring yu out of this land.” He inspired them to take the journey.<br />
4. A message of resurrection: His expressed desire (not Egyptian embalming) indicated his ultimate<br />
expectation.<br />
Conclusion: What preparation are we making in view of the coming death and resurrection?<br />
Why Is The Resurrection So Important?<br />
W.J. Coleridge<br />
Introduction: When the disciples preached, the resurrection of Christ was the great theme of their message.<br />
There are 17 times in Acts where they are recorded as preaching the Resurrection. In his first letter to the<br />
Corinthians Paul devoted much of his writing to the subject. So, why the resurrection so important?<br />
1. It proves Christ’s deity.<br />
a. His claims to deity aroused the anger of the Jews and caused them to crucify Him. “ and the Father<br />
are one” (John 10:30). “He that hath seen me hath seen the Father” (John 14:9).<br />
b. By raising Him from the dead, God confirmed Christ’s claims. “Declared to be the Son of God with<br />
power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead” (Rom. 1:4).<br />
2. It establishes the divine authority of His teaching.<br />
a. He told them He would be crucified and would rise again the 3 rd day (Matthew 12:40).<br />
b. His ability to predict the future proved His authority (John 13:19).<br />
3. It Demonstrates the all-sufficiency of His work for us on the Cross.<br />
a. In His dying moments Christ said, “It is finished”<br />
b. God said “Amen”, and He accepted Christ’s sacrifice,..we are forgiven (Col.2:13).<br />
4. It gives proof of our justification.<br />
a. We are justified by His Resurrection (Rom. 5:1).<br />
b. We are justified by our faith. At the Cross the debt was paid. There, the receipt was given<br />
5. It assures us of our own resurrection.<br />
a. The resurrection of Christ is a pledge and guarantee we too shall be raised (1 Corinthians 15:20).<br />
b. At the return of the Lord “the dead in Christ shall rise first” (1 Thessalonians 4:16).<br />
6. It means we have a Saviour who lives to keep us eternally.<br />
a. A dead Christ could not save us or keep us safe (Hebrews 7:25).<br />
b. A dead Christ could not serve as our Advocate with the Father (1 John 2:2).<br />
Conclusion: The past work of Christ on the Cross made provision for our need of pardon. The present work of<br />
Christ in heaven makes provision for our need of power. His finished work avails for our past sin. His unfinished<br />
work deals with our present needs. His finished work takes away our guilt. His unfinished work takes<br />
away our fears.