Good News From the Graveyard
Steve Wagers
Luke 24
1) In Their Depression the Stranger Appeared
a) Unaware of His Presence
b) Unhappy in His Presence
2) Through Their Discussion the Scholar Advised
a) The Topic on Their Mind
b) The Teacher in Their Midst
3) At Their Destination the Savior Arrived
a) Fellowship is Extended in Their Home
b) Lordship is Experienced in Their Heart
In 1799 the armies of Napoleon appeared on the heights above the town of Feldkirch, Austria. It was Easter Sunday, and the rays of the rising sun glittered on the weapons of the French, as they appeared drawn up on the hills to the west of the town. The Town Council was hastily called together to consult what was to be done.
After much discussion, the dean of the Church rose and said, ''My brothers it is Easter Sunday! We have been reckoning our own strength, and that fails. Let us turn to God. Ring the bells and have service as usual and leave the matter in God's hands.''
They agreed to do as he said. Then from the church towers in Feldkirch there rang out joyous peals in honor of the Resurrection and the streets filled with worshipers hastening to the church.
The French heard the sudden ringing of the joy bells with surprise and alarm. They concluded that the Austrian army had arrived to relieve the place. So, they hastily fled, and before the bells had ceased ringing not a Frenchman was to be seen.
Every Sunday should be a time where we ring the bells, because Jesus is alive, the enemy is defeated, hope, help and Heaven are available.
The Sunday school teacher was teaching on the Omnipresence of Jesus, that He was everywhere. A little hand went up in the back of the class, and a girl named McKenzie ''I know one place where Jesus isn't. He's not in the grave!''
(1-3) ''Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found t ...
Steve Wagers
Luke 24
1) In Their Depression the Stranger Appeared
a) Unaware of His Presence
b) Unhappy in His Presence
2) Through Their Discussion the Scholar Advised
a) The Topic on Their Mind
b) The Teacher in Their Midst
3) At Their Destination the Savior Arrived
a) Fellowship is Extended in Their Home
b) Lordship is Experienced in Their Heart
In 1799 the armies of Napoleon appeared on the heights above the town of Feldkirch, Austria. It was Easter Sunday, and the rays of the rising sun glittered on the weapons of the French, as they appeared drawn up on the hills to the west of the town. The Town Council was hastily called together to consult what was to be done.
After much discussion, the dean of the Church rose and said, ''My brothers it is Easter Sunday! We have been reckoning our own strength, and that fails. Let us turn to God. Ring the bells and have service as usual and leave the matter in God's hands.''
They agreed to do as he said. Then from the church towers in Feldkirch there rang out joyous peals in honor of the Resurrection and the streets filled with worshipers hastening to the church.
The French heard the sudden ringing of the joy bells with surprise and alarm. They concluded that the Austrian army had arrived to relieve the place. So, they hastily fled, and before the bells had ceased ringing not a Frenchman was to be seen.
Every Sunday should be a time where we ring the bells, because Jesus is alive, the enemy is defeated, hope, help and Heaven are available.
The Sunday school teacher was teaching on the Omnipresence of Jesus, that He was everywhere. A little hand went up in the back of the class, and a girl named McKenzie ''I know one place where Jesus isn't. He's not in the grave!''
(1-3) ''Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found t ...
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