On Easter Sunday we once again have the opportunity to celebrate the greatest message ever heard by humans. It comes from God and reveals his love to all people. This week we will hear this story from a person who is no longer with us, but has nevertheless left his inspired commentary on Jesus’ resurrection. Please join us.
Sermon
“He Has Risen! He Is Not Here”
Scripture
Mark 16:1-8
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”
But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.
“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they have laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’”
Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.
I Corinthians 15:1-4
Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, . . .
Hymns
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
“I Know that My Redeemer Lives”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will influence your life in a positive way this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “Because of Easter,” delivered on Christian Crusaders April 15, 2001.
Because He lives, we have assurance for eternity. Listen to these promises, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die” (John 11:25). “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (I Corinthians 15:56-57). These promises are ours because of Christ’s resurrection. The future is uncertain, but eternity is sure.
Easter Blessings
All of us at Christian Crusaders extend to you and your family a special Easter greeting during this glorious holiday season. May God’s hand of blessing be upon you now and throughout the year. Christ is risen; He is risen indeed. Halleluiah!
Sermon Series Recorded on Video
Christian Crusaders sermons are now on DVD! Beginning with this Sunday’s Easter message, a series of Christian Crusaders sermons – the Resurrection Series – will be made available on DVD. This four-sermon series is based on I Corinthians 15. In it Rev. Larsen will explore Paul’s commentary on the Resurrection, the most fundamental tenet of our Christian faith. Call to reserve a copy of this week’s sermon. You can also order the sermon DVDs on our Web site.
On the Light Side
A Sunday school teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. “Why do we celebrate Easter?” she asked.
When the children replied because of the Easter bunny, Easter eggs, candy, spring, etc., she said, “No, those are Easter traditions and symbols, but what is the REASON why we celebrate Easter? What happened at the very first Easter?”
A little girl raised her hand and said, “Easter celebrates Jesus coming out of the tomb.”
“Yes!” said the teacher excited and relieved that finally the correct answer had surfaced. Encouraged, she prompted, “Jesus arose from the tomb, and what does He do for us?”
The youngster replied, “He looks to see if he can see his shadow; and if he can, he goes back in for another six weeks.”
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