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WELCOME TO SERMON SEEDS FOR APRIL 14, 2003

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This week's Sermon Seeds center on Easter with one sermon on Good Friday.

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THANK GOD FOR CALVARY!

1. Jesus Christ SUBMITTED to God's plan. Luke 22:39-46
2. Jesus Christ STAYED on the cross. Luke 23:35-38

He had the power to come down on the cross but stayed there to secure our salvation.

3. Jesus Christ SPOKE in love.

1. Concerning his persecutors - Luke 23:33-34
2. To His Mother - John 19:25-27
3. To the thief on the cross - Luke 23:39-43
4. To the Father - Luke 23:46

1. Jesus Christ was SEPARATED from the Father. - Matthew 27:45-46
2. Jesus Christ SATISFIED sin's debt. John 19:28-30, Mark 15:38
3. Jesus Christ SAVES those who believe. Romans 5:1

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Matthew 28

IT HAPPENED ON EASTER

SUPERNATURAL ACTIVITIES - Vss. 1-4

The earthquake - Vs. 2

The angel who rolled back the stone - Vss. 2-3

The frightened soldiers - Vs. 4

STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT - Vss. 5-8

Jesus was not there! He arose from the dead! Vs. 6

They were to examine his empty grave. Vs. 6

They were to tell the disciples that Jesus would appear to them in Galilee. Vs. 7

SUPERB APPEARANCE - Vss. 9-10

The risen Jesus appeared to the women.

SUSPICIOUS ANSWER - Vss. 11-15

When word got around of the empty tomb and the resurrection, the religious leaders needed an excuse to deny the resurrection. They bribed the guards.

SPECIFIC AGENDA - Vss. 16-20

The disciples were to fulfill the Great Commission.

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Mark 16

EASTER EVENTS

THE WOMEN WERE CONCERNED - Vss. 1-4

THE ANGEL WAS COMFORTING - Vss. 5-7

THE LORD WAS CONSPICUOUS - Vss. 9-10

THE APOSTLES WERE CALLUSED - Vss. 11-14

THE PLAN WAS MADE CLEAR - Vss. 15-20

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LUKE'S EASTER STORY

PRECIOUS PROCLAMATION - Vss. 1-10

The angels made it clear that Jesus had risen from the dead.

PERPLEXED PEOPLE - Vss. 11-24

Both the Twelve and the disciples on the road to Emmaus expressed their doubts about the resurrection.

PROCLAIMED PRECEPTS - Vss. 25-37, 44-45

Jesus held "Bible Class" first on the Road to Emmaus and then in the Upper Room.

PERSONAL PRESENCE - Vss. 28-36

Jesus revealed himself first to the those on the Road to Emmaus, then to Peter, and then to The Twelve.

POWERFUL PROOF - Vss. 37-43

His hands and side

He was able to eat

PRESCRIBED PLAN - Vss. 46-49

They were to take the Gospel to the world.

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John 20:1-18

TALE OF THE TOMB

EXASPERATION - Vss. 1-2

Mary found an empty tomb. She thought someone had stolen the body.

EXAMINATION - Vss. 3-10

Peter and John examined the evidence. John believed.

EXPRESSION - Vss. 11-16

Jesus expressed his presence to Mary.

EXCLAMATION - Vss. 16-18

Mary was so excited that she clung to Him.

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A LIVING SAVIOR

APPEARANCE OF A LIVING SAVIOR - Vss. 19-20

AUTHORITY OF A LIVING SAVIOR - Vss. 21-23

He has authority to give peace.

He has authority to send the disciples to the world.

He has authority to provide the Holy Spirit.

He has authority to give the Apostles authority.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF A LIVING SAVIOR - Vss. 24-29

Thomas missed the first appearance of Jesus.

He expressed his doubts.

When Jesus appeared to Thomas the second time, he believed.

Jesus announces that the ones who do not see and still believed are blessed.

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John 21:1-18

FISHING LESSONS

Jesus had promised to make the disciples "fishers of men". Matthew 4:19

This post-resurrection appearance can be applied to winning souls for Him.

DON'T FISH WITHOUT CHRIST - Vss. 1-6

The disciples went fishing without Jesus and caught nothing.

With Jesus' help the nets were full.

We can't expect to win souls to Christ without His enabling power. John 15:5

DON'T FRET OVER THE CATCH - Vss. 7-11

Often when we lead souls to Christ we worry about the sincerity of the decision and the consistency of the converts. Just as the net held all the flesh, the Lord Jesus holds all those that sincerely trust in Him. John 10:27-31

DON'T FUSS WHEN CORRECTED - Vss. 12-18

In order for Peter to be the very best fisher of men, Jesus needed to deal with issues in his life, and encourage him. Jesus will correct us as well, to make sure we are good fishers of men. Hebrews 12:5-11

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1 Corinthians 15:20

CHRIST IS RISEN!

This morning's Easter Services have been a celebration of the fact that Christ is risen from the dead. If there is one truth as necessary as the substitutionary death of Christ on the cross, it is the resurrection of Christ from the grave. The great news, however is that Christ indeed is raised from the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

1 Corinthians 15:20 - But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

This little verse tells us three important things about the resurrection. It tells of:

THE IMMEDIACY OF THE RESURRECTION

We live in a "now" society.

We want immediate gratification.

That's one of the reasons credit card debt is so high for so many. We don't want to wait to save to buy something. We want it now.

Most of us don't like to wait for anything.

There is one thing we don't have to wait for. We are not waiting for the resurrection of Christ to take place. We are not hoping that one day Jesus will come out of the grave. He has already come out of the grave. But now is Christ risen from the dead

The fact that Christ is already risen from the dead is important because it shows us that God accepted the sacrifice that Jesus made for our sins.

The immediacy of Jesus' resurrection is also important because of where Jesus is. He is in Heaven! Acts 1:9-11, Hebrews 1:1-3

The one who died for you, sits at the right hand of the throne of God to represent you! He is your advocate! 1 John 2:1-2

If you are a born again Christian, Jesus died for your sins.

Because you are a Christian God does not want you to sin.

However, there are times when we do sin.

When we fail God we have an advocate, a lawyer, "one called along side to help", sitting at the right hand of the throne of God. He is there to represent us. I imagine that when we sin, He might say to God the Father, "Father, He's mine, I died for that sin."

As Christians, we should strive to live holy lives. 1 Peter 1:15-16

And when we sin, we are to confess that sin, and forsake it. 1 John 1:9

But isn't it nice to know that we have a risen Savior, who's there representing us when we sin. Sin should never be taken lightly, but it's nice to have help.

Not only is Jesus in Heaven now as our advocate, He's there as our high priest. Hebrews 4:14-16

I have had the pleasure of having friends who can sometimes say, "I know exactly how you feel, because I've been through the same thing."

In Heaven, you have a high priest that not only speaks in your behalf to the Heavenly Father, but He knows just how you feel and what you are going through. He was tempted just like we are. Now Jesus might not have faced the same situation that you do, but He has faced the same types of temptations that you have faced.

• Have you been tempted to worry? So has Jesus.
• Have you been tempted to give up? So has Jesus.
• Have you been tempted to steal? So has Jesus.
• Have you been tempted to be dishonest? So has Jesus.
• Have you been tempted to be lazy? So has Jesus?
• Have you been tempted to lose your temper? So has Jesus?

What's the difference between your temptation and that of Jesus? Jesus was tempted and never sinned. We have been tempted and often succumbed to sin.

Because Jesus is alive now and sitting at the right hand of God,

You are encouraged to "come boldly before the throne of grace to find grace to help in time of need."

So, when you worry, come to Jesus.

When you want to quit, come to Jesus.

When you are tempted to do wrong, come to Jesus.

He is there for us.

When we don't know which way to turn because problems seem so great, come to Jesus!

All of the great work that is done is by the Lord Jesus Christ is done by a resurrected Jesus Christ! For NOW is Jesus risen from the dead!

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION

But now is Christ risen from the dead

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is important, because the death of the Lord Jesus is important.

Every one of us will face death unless Jesus comes back before we die.

For most of us, when we die it will not be international news or even national or state news. Our death will only be significant to a few people.

Jesus death was important because of who He was.

He was God in the flesh.

He was God in human form. John 1:1-4

Jesus' death was also important because of why he died.

Ezekiel 18:4 - …the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

Jesus did not sin. Therefore Jesus was not required to die.

So why did He die?

He died to pay for your sins and mine. Isaiah 53:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21

When Jesus died on the cross He had accomplished everything He was supposed to accomplish in this life. That's why He cried "It is finished!

So we know why Jesus died. He died for us. His death is important. But His resurrection is also important. When Jesus rose from the dead, it proved that God had accepted Jesus' sacrifice for sin. Isaiah 53:10

The resurrection of Christ from the dead is also important, because it is a living Savior who offers us eternal life. It is a man who conquered death that is offering us forgiveness and a life in Heaven!

It is a living Savior who says in Revelation 3:20, Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

It is faith in this living Savior that brings us forgiveness and eternal life. Romans 10:9-10

Romans 10:9-10 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10] For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Have you placed your faith and trust in Christ?

THE IMPLICATION OF THE RESURRECTION

1 Corinthians 15:20 - But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

According to John MacArthur, when it was harvest time in Israel, the Israelites were to bring some of their crops as an offering to the Lord before they harvested the crop. This was called the "first fruits". John MacArthur, The MacArthur New Testament Commentary, 1 Corinthians, © 1984, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, p. 416

The implication of the resurrection for us is that Christ is the "first fruits" of them that slept. Those who sleep are those who know Christ as Savior but are dead.

The fact that Christ is the first fruits of the resurrection implies that others will follow. In fact this resurrection is promised right in 1 Corinthians 15:22-23

What does this mean for us?

It means that one day we, who are Christians, will have a new, resurrection body.

It means that not only need we not fear death because our spirits go to Heaven, we need not fear death because we, like Christ, will rise out of the grave. 1 Corinthians 15:52-55

This also means that all those Christians whom we have loved who have passed away will also have resurrection bodies. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

What tremendous implications we have.

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