Calvary Grace Assembly of God
Apr 1 – 8, 2018
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EASTER – What If They Found the Bones of Jesus?
Have you ever wondered what would be different about our world if Jesus had not been raised from the dead?
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1 Corinthians 15:13-20
Now, let me ask you something profound yet troubling. If you became believers because you trusted the proclamation that Christ is alive, risen from the dead, how can you let people say that there is no such thing as a resurrection? If there’s no resurrection, there’s no living Christ. And face it—if there’s no resurrection for Christ, everything we’ve told you is smoke and mirrors, and everything you’ve staked your life on is smoke and mirrors. Not only that, but we would be guilty of telling a string of barefaced lies about God, all these affidavits we passed on to you verifying that God raised up Christ—sheer fabrications, if there’s no resurrection.
If corpses can’t be raised, then Christ wasn’t, because he was indeed dead. And if Christ weren’t raised, then all you’re doing is wandering about in the dark, as lost as ever. It’s even worse for those who died hoping in Christ and resurrection, because they’re already in their graves. If all we get out of Christ is a little inspiration for a few short years, we’re a pretty sorry lot. But the truth is that Christ has been raised up, the first in a long legacy of those who are going to leave the cemeteries.
Matthew 12:40
For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
Romans 10:9
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 14:19
Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.
What IF They Found the Bones of Jesus?
1 Corinthians 15:13‐20 (MSG)
Pastor Tom Cogle
Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018
Have you ever wondered what would be different about our world if Jesus had not been raised from the dead?
I. IF JESUS IS DEAD…
A. Our Founder is a Fake
B. Our Faith is Foolish
C. Our Funerals are Final
II. BECAUSE I BELIEVE HE LIVES…
A. I have joy in a crazy world!
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1 Peter 1:8
B.I can face the future without fear!
Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
C. I know I’ll live forever with Jesus!
Jesus said, “Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.” John 14:19
They didn’t find the bones of Jesus. He has risen!