The Importance of the Resurrection

Happy Resurrection Day! Pastor Alan is back and brought us a fabulous message about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. To listen to this message, simply click on the audio player below. I’ve also included some notes I took during the message, so I hope they help. Praying this message is a blessing to you on this beautiful Easter Sunday.

The Importance of the Resurrection

He is risen, indeed!

• 1 Corinthians 15:14
• Matthew 28:1-10
• Mark 16
• John 14:6, 11:25
• The Resurrection is Incomparable
  • 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
  • The Resurrection is incomparable:
    • because of the person of Jesus Christ
    • because it is the most important message that can ever be proclaimed
    • because of the devotion it demands
    • because of the level of wonder it inspires (John 20:4-8)
    • because of the lives it changes (Acts 17:6)
  • The tomb is empty so you don’t have to be
• The Resurrection is Indispensable
  • 1 Corinthians 15:13-19
  • The Resurrection is indispensable because:
    • without the resurrection, there is no forgiveness of sins
    • without the resurrection, there is no power of preaching
    • without the resurrection, we lose the assurance that those believers who’ve already perished are with Christ
    • without the resurrection, the inescapable (bodily decay and death) is hopeless
      • 1 Corinthians 15:42-44
  • Romans 10:9-10
• The Resurrection Gives Us an Imperative
  • We are to tell others about Christ and His resurrection
  • Hebrews 12:1-3
    • Life isn’t a sprint; it is a day-by-day marathon.