Easter

The Living Cross | 1 Corinthians 15 |
Good news (15:1-11) So … the dead will be raised (15:12-23) Jesus is the living king (15:24-28) it’s worth living for Jesus (15:29-34) But how are the dead raised? (15:35-54) Praise God and live for Jesus (15:55-58)
The Foolish Cross | 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 |
In the lead-up to Easter, we’re reflecting on the foolish cross and the empty tomb from 1 Corinthians 1 and 15. Talk Outline The cross is foolish and weak? (1:18-25) The church is foolish and weak? (1:26-31) So stick with the foolish and weak message (2:1-5) Knowing Christ Crucified
Tragedy or Comedy | John 20 |
A tragic morning that turns to joy So we can find life Romans 8:11 Is your life a tragedy or a comedy
The Lord Laughs | John 18-19 |
Bumbling soldiers and leaders … reveal who is in control People who say more than they realise Jesus is king We have no king It’s better than one dies
What if it’s true? | Luke 24:1-12 |
Looking among the dead The women The disciples and Peter What if it’s true? Jesus is the king Jesus brings life
Unjustly Punished | Luke 23:44-56 |
The death of a righteous man (vv44-47) The sun turns dark The temple curtain splits Jesus cries his last words Why this unjust death is ‘good’ (1 Peter 3:18) Three responses to Jesus (vv48-56) Recognise Respect Repent How will you respond to Jesus?
Can You Hope in Jesus? | Luke 24:13-32 |
A Sorrowful Meeting (vv13-18) … because hope has been lost (vv19-24) The Story Explained (vv25-29) Hope is Raised to Life (vv30-32) Can you hope in Jesus?
Forgiving the Unforgivable | Luke 23:32-43 |
Good Friday Sermon, 2016 The unforgiving mockers (vv34-38) The unforgivable men (vv32-33; 39-43) Finding forgiveness