April 12, 2020 -- The Resurrection of our Lord -- Sermon

Sunday: The Resurrection of our Lord


Date: April 12, 2020


Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20


Theme: Fact: Jesus is Risen from the Dead


I. The uniqueness of Christianity — Saved by the grace of the
Father


A. The events occurred in history


B. 1. Our confidence in Jesus’ victory is not emotional but
historical


C. Jesus’ victory does not change when our faith is weak


II. If Christ had not been raised …


A. … We are fools to be gathered this morning


B. … We are blaspheming God


C. … We are misleading men … the world would be right


D. … Death is death… and the gate to suffering eternal


III. But Jesus has been raised!


A. We would be fools if we were not celebrating today


B. We are confessing the true God and His wondrous love


C. Jesus is the truth … and the needed proclamation for all


D. Death is dead … and now the gate to life immortal


IV. Jesus is the first fruits of them that sleep


A. Those who sleep—sleep in Christ


B. Jesus’ resurrection is the first …


C.  … and we shall follow