EASTER SUNDAY: RESURRECTION POWER

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EASTER SUNDAYRESURRECTION POWER

• MATTHEW 28 1 - 10

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Introduction.

• This is Easter Sunday!
• Jesus defeated hell, He defeated death.
• He reigns victorious!!! He is the Lord.
• That is the message of Easter Sunday.
• Lets celebrate it.

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The Resurrection Story.

• Matthew relates the events of the first Easter
  morning, which include an earthquake, angels,
  terrified guards, and two Marys, all before
  dawn.
• As Jesus appears to them His presence turns their
  fear into worship.
• Does Jesus have that same effect on you?
• Do your fears melt away as you behold the beauty
  and majesty of Jesus?

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The Resurrection Story.

• The light of the gospel was not extinguished with
  Jesus death.
• His resurrection has overcome the darkness.
• We carry Resurrection light with us wherever we
  go.

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The Resurrection Story

• The Resurrection is the confirmation that the
  darkness of death has been conquered and that
  Jesus offers new life for all who dare to follow
  Him.

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The Resurrection of Jesus fulfils the deepest
hopes of humanity.

• This is not just a gospel of words and talk, it
  is a gospel of power.
• Jesus is alive, He conquered death, and He rose
  again.
• All people can now gain access to salvation
  through His death on the cross.

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Romans 10 14 15

• How then can they call on the one they have not
  believed in? And how can they believe in the one
  of whom they have not heard? And how can they
  hear without someone preaching to them? And how
  can they preach unless they are sent? As it is
  written, How beautiful are the feet of those who
  bring good news!

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Jesus the crucified one lives as the Risen One.

• He is not here he has risen just as he said.
  (Matthew 28 6)
• Jesus the crucified one is victorious, because He
  is Jesus the risen one.
• We did not follow cleverly invented stories when
  we told you about the power and coming of our
  Lord Jesus, but we were eyewitnesses of His
  majesty. (2 Peter 1 16).

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Resurrection Perspective on life

• As we learn to view life through the lens of the
  empty tomb, it puts everything else into right
  perspective.
• How has the resurrection impacted you?
• What effect has it had on your life?
• Has it turned your world upside down?
• Is it your story everywhere you go?

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Resurrection Power for life

• The Resurrection exudes ultimate power.
• ALL AUTHORITY in heaven and earth has been given
  to me.
• That authority is available to us through the
  name of Jesus.
• The name that is above every name.

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DECLARE TOGETHER

• I have the power and authority in my life to
  accomplish anything Jesus asks me to do.

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Resurrection Purpose for life

• Because Jesus lives we have an impelling purpose
  for our lives to make Jesus known to people.
• I AM with you always to the end of the age.
  (Matt 28 20).

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Conclusion.

• Lets go out in the resurrection power of Jesus.
• He longs to take us on a journey with him into
  His kingdom that is dynamic, dangerous but
  incredibly exciting.
• Are you up for it?