Sermon: The Resurrection of Christ impacts Everything

The Resurrection of Christ impacts everything (Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58)
Pastor Tony Felich
April 24, 2011

Matthew 28:1–10
28:1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a historical event that impacts everything that exists, giving our lives genuine meaning and significance, all for the glory of God.

I. Christ’s resurrection is the anchor of the gospel (1-11)
II. Christ’s resurrection proves a final resurrection to come (12-19)
III. Christ’s resurrection proves His acceptance (by God) as our representative and the surety for our own resurrection (20-23)
IV. The Final resurrection will be the culmination of Christ’s dominion now begun (24-28)
V. Our resurrection bodies will be like our current bodies...but much better! (35-49)
VI. The Final resurrection will be a magnificent display of the glory of God (50-57)
VII. The reality of Christ’s resurrection and our future resurrection gives our lives meaning and significance. (58)