EASTER AT ROCKCREEK

Pastor Bryan – Easter at RockCreek

“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.”

Romans 8:11

What isn’t Disputed about Jesus

– That Jesus

– He was said to be a who was said to

– He claimed

– He on a Cross

– His followers to this day claim he was

– This led to a movement known as

– People claim that He is still today.

THE CENTRAL QUESTION – DO YOU BELIEVE JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD?

“Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?”

John 11:25-26

“The of Jesus wasn’t just an to , it is to be .”

“The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”

Mark 9:24

WHY IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE?

– We God does the right thing.

– We’ve and it didn’t work.

– We’ve to the doubts of .

– We’ve decided our way is .

QUESTION: How is that working for you?

“One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus came. They told him, “We have seen the Lord! But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side. Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said.”

John 20:24-26

THE GOOD NEWS – OVERCOMING OUR DOUBTS

1. Realize Jesus right where we are.

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!”

John 20:27

• Your won’t keep Jesus .

2. We can to discover who Jesus is today.

“My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed.”

John 20:28

• Belief won’t , you have to .

3. Give to the one who gave for you,

– Belief isn’t , it is .

“Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one He has sent.”

John 6:29