Reconnect by Remembering the Sacrifice of Jesus

“Reconnect by Remembering the Sacrifice of Jesus”

John 20:1-18
Sunday, April 4, 2021

Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

Everyone around us desires to Reconnect with family, friends, and the community. In what may be remembered as the greatest year of isolation our society has ever seen, God gives us the answers we seek as to how and why we should live in community with others. God created us for connection – not only an intimate connection with Him, but with others as well. Through Scripture we will understand how to Reconnect towards meaningful relationships in our lives.

April 4 – Reconnect by Remembering the sacrifice of Jesus.

April 11 – Reconnect by Restoring through forgiveness.

April 18 – Reconnect by Re-engaging with intentionality.

April 25 – Reconnect by Removing bad habits and relationships.

May 2 – Reconnect by Rekindling through purposeful love.

May 9 – Reconnect by Refreshing and avoiding burnout.

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1. Mary was lost in her .

a. The pain her. (v 11)

He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. Psalm 147:3

“Why then does my suffering continue? Why is my wound so incurable? Your help seems as uncertain as a seasonal brook, like a spring that has gone dry. ‘This is how the LORD responds:’ If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me.”  Jeremiah 15:18-19a

b. The pain her. (v 12-13)

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2. Mary back up.

a. She stood her struggle. (v 14)

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10

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b. She took another still not understanding. (v 15)

For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV)

“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.”  Luke 12:34

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3. Mary her again.

a. Jesus cried out her . (v 16a)

Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” John 11:43

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.”  Revelation 3:20

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b. Mary cried out His . (v 16b)

For “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.”  Romans 10:13

The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. Proverbs 18:10

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4. Mary had to it with others.

a. Jesus told her to hold onto it. (v 17)

“Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.” Matthew 10:32

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”  Matthew 28:19

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b. Mary responded by others. (v 18)

Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith. 2 Corinthians 13:5

The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. John 1:9

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” Revelation 3:20

For “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.” Romans 10:13

Closing: Today is the day of Salvation! Where does your relationship with Jesus stand right now?