“Share the Message of Easter”

Sermon Scripture:​ 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

1.  Examine the vital Importance of believing the Good News! Verses 1-2

• Belief begins with hearing!
• Belief requires an open receiving of the message!
• Belief results in salvation when you “take your stand”!
• Belief blooms in boldness as you “hold fast”!
• Belief that is half-hearted is vain! It does not save! Belief with no cause or purpose.

​2.  Emphasize the vital Information within the Good News! Verses 3-8

• We pass on what was given to us in Scripture by God, not what we think, feel, or believe about it.
• Jesus died for our sins according to Scripture.
• Jesus was buried and rose from the grave on the third day according to Scripture.
• Jesus appeared among men alive!

​​3.  Explain the vital Impact of the Good News! Verses 1-2, 8-11

• You are saved in spite of your past!
• You are sent out no matter what your status!
• You are sure of the work of God’s grace in you while acknowledging your own weakness!
• You are sharing in the work of God around you  while relying on the power of grace!

SO WHAT?

• How important is the gospel message to you?
• How will you share the gospel with others?
• What difference is God’s grace making in you?
• Where will you take your stand?