The Power of the Resurrection Philippians 3:7-11 – “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: That I

The Power of the Resurrection may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.”

The Power of the Resurrection I. The Resurrection Changed Some from Doubt to Devotion ₋ Thomas: John 20:24-28 John 20:25 – “Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

The Power of the Resurrection I. The Resurrection Changed Some from Doubt to Devotion ₋ Thomas: John 20:24-28 John 20:28 – “My Lord and my God”

The Power of the Resurrection I. The Resurrection Changed Some from Doubt to Devotion ₋ Thomas: John 20:24-28 ₋ Ancient testimony says he carried the gospel as far as India

The Power of the Resurrection II. The Resurrection Changed Some from Fear to Faith ₋ The disciples: John 20:19-21 John 20:19 – “The same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith, unto them, peace be unto you.”

The Power of the Resurrection II. The Resurrection Changed Some from Fear to Faith ₋ The disciples: John 20:19-21 ₋ After the Resurrection, they would preach Jesus in spite of persecution Acts 2:36 – “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”

The Power of the Resurrection III. The Resurrection Changed Some from Despair to Delight ₋ Mary Magdalene: John 20:11-18 John 20:11 – “But Mary stood without at the sepulcher weeping, and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulcher.”

The Power of the Resurrection III. The Resurrection Changed Some from Despair to Delight ₋ Mary Magdalene: John 20:11-18 ₋ v.16 – Mary recognized Jesus and called Him “Raboni” (Master)

The Power of the Resurrection IV. The Resurrection Changed Some from Confusion to Confidence ₋ The two disciples on the Emmaus Road: Luke 24:12-35 ₋ The disciples were confused about Jesus’ person ₋ The disciples were confused about Jesus’ power ₋ The disciples were confused about Jesus’ prophecy ₋ Then their eyes were opened!

The Power of the Resurrection IV. The Resurrection Changed Some from Confusion to Confidence Luke 24:30,31 – “And it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, He took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew Him, and He vanished out of their sight.”

The Power of the Resurrection V. The Resurrection Changed Some from Power to Panic ₋ The Roman guards: Matthew 27:62-28:4 ₋ The watch was set and secured • If no watch was set, it might be believed His body was stolen • Because a watch was set, it proves Jesus really arose

The Power of the Resurrection V. The Resurrection Changed Some from Power to Panic ₋ The Roman guards: Matthew 27:62-28:4 ₋ The watch was set and secured ₋ The watch was scared • These were brave Roman soldiers • They were scared to the point of fainting Roman 14:12 – “So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.”

The Power of the Resurrection VI. The Resurrection Changed Some from Death to Life ₋ The dead saints: Matthew 27:51-53 ₋ These saints who died in faith, lived again after His resurrection Ephesians 2:1 – “And you hath He quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins.”

The Power of the Resurrection VI. The Resurrection Changed Some from Death to Life ₋ The dead saints: Matthew 27:51-53 ₋ These saints who died in faith, lived again after His resurrection ₋ A dead man can’t give you life, only Jesus can give you life

The Power of the Resurrection The Resurrection has the power to release us from our bondage and fear. The Resurrection has the power to relieve us from our burdens and cares. The Resurrection has the power to revive us from our coldness and hardness. The Resurrection has the power to redeem us from our sins and self.