Summary: This sermon is about the truths revealed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ namely 1.SURPRISE 2.SUPREMACY 3.SOARING 4.SPIRIT 5.START 6.SECOND COMING 7.SIGN

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

OUTLINE

1.SURPRISE

2.SUPREMACY

3.SOARING

4.SPIRIT

5.START

6.SECOND COMING

7.SIGN

THE MESSAGE

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

1.SURPRISE

The resurrection of Jesus christ was a surprise to the disciples.Although the Lord had foretold his resurrection the disciples did not beleive it. They had

lost all hope for their lives when Jesus died. They were in deep sorrow , fear and discouragement.The resurrection of Jesus was a big pleasant surprise for

them and turned their sorrow into joy.Even in our lives we sometimes get discouraged and lose all hope inspite of knowing all the promises of God. The

resurrection gives us the hope that a big surprise is waiting for us.

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John 20;20

After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.

Psalm 126;1-6

When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.

Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.

Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.

Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.

Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.

2.SUPREMACY

The resurrection of Jesus Christ established the triumph of good over evil , of truth over falsehood, of the power of God over the power of Satan. The

enemies of Christ may have felt that they had succeeded in their efforts to destroy Christ. Satan may have thought that he had won a great victory by the

death of Christ on the cross. People may have felt that evil has triumphed in the crucifixion of Christ. But the resurrection of Christ established beyond

doubt the supremacy of truth and righteousness. Even in our lives sometimes it may appear as though evil and falsehood are prevailing. but the resurrection

of Jesus gives us the assurance that ultimately truth and good prevails. God is still on the throne.

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Matthew 28;2-6

There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.

His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.

The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

I Corinthians 15;54-55

When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been

swallowed up in victory.”

“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”

Matthew 27;62-64

The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate.

“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’

So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people that he has

been raised from the dead. This last deception will be worse than the first.”

3.SOARING

The resurrection of Jesus Christ caused a soaring elevation in His life. He was lifted above all earthly limitations. Even closed doors could not stop him.No

evil forces could affect him anymore. His enemies could not touch him after his resurrection. He was lifted high above everything else.In the life of Joseph

after a period of suffering and humiliation God lifted him up.He was put in charge of the whole land of Egypt. Now none of his former persecutors could harm

him anymore. He was soaring far above them.Moses told the people of Israel as they were about to cross the Red sea ’the Egyptians you see today you will see

no more’.God promises that that those who wait on Him will rise like eagles with new strength.

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John 20;19

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood

among them and said, “Peace be with you!”

Matthew 28;18

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Genesis 41;41-44

So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the whole land of Egypt.”

Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his finger and put it on Joseph’s finger. He dressed him in robes of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck.

He had him ride in a chariot as his second-in-command,and people shouted before him, “Make way!” Thus he put him in charge of the whole land of Egypt.

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your word no one will lift hand or foot in all Egypt.”

Exodus 14;13-14

Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will

never see again.

The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Isaiah 40;31

but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be

faint.

4.SPIRIT

After his resurrection the Lord Jesus told his disciples to tarry in

Jerusalem to receive the Holy spirit. Even before his death on the cross he told his disciples that it is good for them that He goes away because then The

Comforter would come.It is God’s will that everyone of His children be filled with the Holy Spirit. This is the promise of the resurrection which was

fulfilled on the day of Pentecost.This is a vital need for every beleiver who is living in these last days when the forces of hell are raging against the

children of God.

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Luke 24;49

I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

Acts 1;7-8

He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the

earth.”

5.START

The resurrection of Jesus Christ gave a new start in the life and ministry of the disciples. They were discouraged and had lost their vision after the death

of Christ. But the resurrection of Christ brought a new start. Jesus commissioned them to go into all the world and preach the gospel. The resurrection of

Jesus Christ gives every believer the responsibility to reach this generation with the gospel of the resurrected christ.May the truth of His resurrection

inspire us to evangelism as we are not serving a dead God but a living one.

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John 21:1-3, 15-17

Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way:

Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.

“I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught

nothing.

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love

you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord,

you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

6.SECOND COMING

As Jesus ascended to heaven after his resurrection the angels proclaimed that He would come back in the same way as he went up. Therefore the resurrection of

Jesus christ also gives us the responsibility to prepare for His second coming.This time He is coming to rule and judge the world. The bible warns that

everyone who has this hope must purify himself. May the resurrection message cause us to prepare to meet the Lord.

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Acts 1;9-11

After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.

“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the

same way you have seen him go into heaven.”

John 21;22

Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.”

7.SIGN

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a sign to every believer that he is also going to be resurrected one day. It also gives us the hope that we would meet

all our loved ones who have died in the Lord.Therefore we are instructed not to sorrow like those who have no hope . The resurrection of Jesus christ gives

the assurance of the same resurrection to all his children.

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I Corinthians 15;20-23

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.

For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.

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