The Reason for the Resurrection.

Outline for a sermon preached on April 16, 2017, entitled “The Reason for the Resurrection.”

INTRODUCTION

1. The Cross is the most recognized symbol in the world.
2. A lot can happen in three days!
3. But now it’s Sunday!
4. The empty tomb is the symbol of the NT church.
5. The fulfillment of Christianity is life not death!

OUTLINE

1. The resurrection proves the deity of Christ.
   1. Others who were raised in the Bible died again.
   2. Others who were raised had an agent involved.
   3. No one raised Jesus from the dead.
   4. You cannot kill God.
   5. They buried Jesus not knowing He was a seed.
2. The resurrection proves the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan.
   1. Jesus told everyone He came to give us life.
   2. Death had to let Jesus go!
   3. Jesus’ resurrection proved Jesus did not die for His own sins but for mine!
3. The resurrection proves we can get up again.
   1. If the Father can bring Jesus through death, He can bring you through life.
   2. While you are alive, your Father expects you to live!
4. The resurrection proves we are eternal.
   1. You will not stay here.
   2. You will not stay dead.

CONCLUSION

1. PRAYER.