Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 | Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lou Saldiveri | Series: Sunday Morning Worship | — Pastor Lou’s Notes —
Intro: The cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important event in the history or mankind. It is a far more important event then putting a man on the moon or on mars. Recently, scientists released a picture of what they believe is a back hole at the end of our galaxy. As great and wonderful are the achievements of mankind, the reality is nothing compares to the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For you see, nothing that mankind has achieved ever accomplished what was accomplished at hr cross of Christ and the resurrection.

This passage gives us some great insights into the real importance of the resurrection.

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God’s Own Word Says It Is Important

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The Old Testament foretold the coming of the Messiah
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Christ died for our sins
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He paid the debt we owe to God in full once and for all
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Witnesses Said It Was important Important

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The appearing to the women
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The appearing to the disciples in the upper room
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The appearing to the 500 believers
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The appearing to Paul
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So What?

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If Christ didn’t rise from the dead, then there is no resurrection
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If there is no resurrection, there is no gospel
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If there is no resurrection, our faith is false and useless
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If there is no resurrection, there is no hope beyond the grave
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Therefore, the gospel is of the utmost importance!

Closing: I hope and pray that we leave here today rejoicing that our Savior Lives. I hope you and I realize the great salvation Jesus offers everyone who trusts Him by faith alone. I hope you and I never forget our tremendous debt that was paid by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Will we go and tell others about the holy love and grace of God in Christ?