Hope Because Of The Resurrection
Claude Thomas
John 19:17-19, 30, 40-42; 20:1-2, 11, 19, 24-25, 29-31
U.T.: Hope because of the Resurrection
SST:The resurrection of Christ renewed the hope of his followers being turned from despair and doubtful followers to delighted, dynamic, and determined disciples.
Thesis:The resurrection of jesus gives believers hope for time and eternity in all situations.
M.O.: Supportive
S.O.: Encourage hearers in their confidence in Christ the Risen Lord.
Authority: Direct
Title: ''There is Hope!''
Introduction Most of us have heard it, said it, or felt it, ''He's at the end of his rope.'' What does this mean? It means that an individual has arrived at the place where virtually no hope. During earthly ministry of Jesus, people gathered around him and many were committed to him. They watched as he carried a cross to Golgotha outside the city walls of Jerusalem. Some were present when he was crucified and heard him cry, ''It is finished!'' It is possbile that they saw from a distance as his body was carried to the tomb and saw the stone cover the entrance to the tomb. At that point the followers of Christ were at the end of their rope. If the narrative conlcuded at a covered tomb, then hope would be gone. But it didn't end with a closed tomb. Jesus rose from the dead, emerged from the tomb, appeared to hundreds of followers, and he lives today! And because he lives there is hope!
I. There is hope for the despairing. (John 20:1, 2, 11, 16)
Explanation of the Text Many stood outside the empty tomb weeping. At one time, her life was filled with despair. She was the victim of comsuming illnesses and demonic activity. Her future was bleak and her hope was lacking. But Jesus changed her life and future by healing her of ''evil spirits and infirmities'' (Luke 8:2). He gave her a future and a hope. Now she grieved in despair. He was dead, and his body was gone. ''Wasn't it enough to kill him?'' she might have thou ...
Claude Thomas
John 19:17-19, 30, 40-42; 20:1-2, 11, 19, 24-25, 29-31
U.T.: Hope because of the Resurrection
SST:The resurrection of Christ renewed the hope of his followers being turned from despair and doubtful followers to delighted, dynamic, and determined disciples.
Thesis:The resurrection of jesus gives believers hope for time and eternity in all situations.
M.O.: Supportive
S.O.: Encourage hearers in their confidence in Christ the Risen Lord.
Authority: Direct
Title: ''There is Hope!''
Introduction Most of us have heard it, said it, or felt it, ''He's at the end of his rope.'' What does this mean? It means that an individual has arrived at the place where virtually no hope. During earthly ministry of Jesus, people gathered around him and many were committed to him. They watched as he carried a cross to Golgotha outside the city walls of Jerusalem. Some were present when he was crucified and heard him cry, ''It is finished!'' It is possbile that they saw from a distance as his body was carried to the tomb and saw the stone cover the entrance to the tomb. At that point the followers of Christ were at the end of their rope. If the narrative conlcuded at a covered tomb, then hope would be gone. But it didn't end with a closed tomb. Jesus rose from the dead, emerged from the tomb, appeared to hundreds of followers, and he lives today! And because he lives there is hope!
I. There is hope for the despairing. (John 20:1, 2, 11, 16)
Explanation of the Text Many stood outside the empty tomb weeping. At one time, her life was filled with despair. She was the victim of comsuming illnesses and demonic activity. Her future was bleak and her hope was lacking. But Jesus changed her life and future by healing her of ''evil spirits and infirmities'' (Luke 8:2). He gave her a future and a hope. Now she grieved in despair. He was dead, and his body was gone. ''Wasn't it enough to kill him?'' she might have thou ...
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