The Good News of Easter

Mark 16:1-7
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
March 23, 2008

THEME: Easter is a word everyone knows—few understand Easter is the time when God intervened and did what only HE could do. All of us were far from God and in serious trouble because of our sin. Spiritual and physical death is the inevitable result. The God-man Jesus entered time and space and showed us how to live and then He died on a cross as our substitute.

The good news is Jesus rose from the grave and conquered death and hell. He is risen! He is risen indeed! Because of Jesus this life has purpose and those who trust and follow Christ here will be with Him in Heaven forever. Who is Jesus to you? Today give your life to Jesus and watch Him do His supernatural work through you.

I. When you come to Jesus, you find the barriers removed . (Mark 16:1-3)
II. The Resurrection of Jesus is startling . (Mark 16:4-5)
III. The Resurrection means Jesus goes before us if we realize we’ve blown it and need Him. (Mark 16:7)

What will you do with Jesus?

If you had been the only person that ever lived, Jesus would have come and died and rose again to give you eternal life starting here on earth and continuing forever in Heaven. As a result what will you do with Jesus today:

1. Ask Christ to forgive your sin and save you today! Show you are serious by getting baptized and growing with other Christians through His church.

2. If you know Christ in a life-changing way, thank Him for giving His life on the cross for you. Ask Him to help you live for Him now.

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