The Resurrection Sermon Outlines

Title: "The Resurrection: Triumph Over Death and Hope for Eternity"

Introduction:

I. The Reality of Death

A. Romans 5:12 - "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way, death came to all people because all sinned."

B. Hebrews 9:27 - "Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment."

C. Acknowledge the universal reality of death and its impact on humanity.

II. The Death and Burial of Jesus

A. Matthew 27:59-60 - "Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away."

B. Mark 15:46 - "So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb."

C. Describe the events surrounding Jesus' death and burial.

III. The Miraculous Resurrection

A. Matthew 28:5-6 - "The angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.'"

B. Luke 24:6-7 - "He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 'The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.'"

C. Proclaim the glorious truth of Jesus' resurrection, a testament to His divinity and victory over death.

IV. The Significance of the Resurrection

A. 1 Corinthians 15:17 - "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins."

B. Romans 8:11 - "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you."

C. Explain the profound impact of Jesus' resurrection on our faith and eternal destiny.

V. The Hope of Resurrection for Believers

A. 1 Corinthians 15:20 - "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep."

B. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 - "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first."

C. Offer the hope of resurrection to all believers, assuring them of life beyond the grave.

VI. Living in the Power of the Resurrection

A. Philippians 3:10-11 - "I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead."

B. Colossians 3:1-2 - "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."

C. Encourage the congregation to live in the power of the resurrection, setting their minds on eternal things.

Conclusion:

Recap the significance of Jesus' resurrection as the foundation of our faith and hope.

Call the congregation to embrace the hope of their own resurrection through faith in Christ.

Encourage a life lived in the power of the resurrection, seeking Christ above all else.

Ref Bible Verses - Matthew 12:40, Matthew 28:6-9, Luke 24:34-46, John 20:1-18, John 20:26-27, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, John 11:24-25, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 6:9-10