April 09, 2023 AM
Paul Gotthardt
Download a PDF of the sermon notes by clicking here.
Click here to download a PDF of the children's sermon notes.
Easter at Sherwood
Luke 24:1-3
Just as the cross of Good Friday signifies Jesus’ __ and death, the empty tomb of Easter Sunday signifies Jesus’ __ and life.
Key Truth:
The empty tomb is essential for human __.
Jesus said…
- “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10
- “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” – John 14:6
- “…the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.” – John 6:36
- “…whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Jesus said, “I came to __ life. . . I am life. . . My __ are life. . . Whoever believes in Me has eternal life.”
How does Jesus’ promise of life (made possible by the empty tomb) impact our emptiness?
- __ is not the end. We have __.
- Jesus keeps His __. We can __ Him.
- __ and eternal life are available. We can experience our created __.
Response: Have you experienced eternal life?
- Humanity was created for relationship with God.
- Our sin separated us from that relationship.
- There was nothing we could do to reconcile the relationship on our own.
- Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins.
- Jesus rose from the dead that we might have life.
- Jesus offers eternal life (reconciled relationship) to those who will turn from their sins by placing faith in Him.
If you prayed to enter relationship with Christ, please text the word Relationship to 229-800-0095.