The service today started out with an old Newsong song that's been a favorite of mine for a long time:
Now for the sermon.
A Rasmussen survey shows us that around 75% of Americans say they believe Jesus rose from the dead. That’s a very high percentage. However, it seems that there is a disconnect between believing in the resurrection and letting it have an impact on our lives.
Jesus is proven to be the son of God (Romans 1:4). … While Jesus was on Earth, He claimed to be the Son of God. Sometimes skeptics would ask Him for a sign to confirm this statement and He would allude to His c9ming death and resurrection such as in John 2:19-22 Matt 12:40? Jesus called His shot and hit it. #ThatsIncredible
I am right with God, free from guilt and shame (Romans 4:25). … The term justify means to align. Jesus’ death and resurrection justifies us with God. #ThatsIncredible
I can live a new life, free from the slavery of sin (Romans 6:4). … The Bible tells us that when we accept Jesus as Savior, we are spiritually unified with Jesus. We die from our old lives and are raised to new life in Christ. The new life we have gives us the power to break free from our sins, our addictions. #ThatsIncredible
Jesus talks about me to God in Heaven (Romans 8:34). … Christ is in Heaven interceding on our behalf. #ThatsIncredible
Jesus will one day raise me up too (Romans 8:11). … We believe our spirits go to Heaven right away. But we also believe that one day our bodies will also be raised and perfected. #ThatsIncredible
Romans 10:9 tells us these implications only apply to people who have accepted Christ as Lord and Savior.