Text:  1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Title:  Because He Lives

Points:   I.  Importance of Resurrection ( vv. 12-14)

              II.  Hope of Resurrection ( vv. 15-19)

Application:

1.     As you share the Gospel message, how much emphasis do you place on the Resurrection?  Do you view the Resurrection as the central message to the 21stcentury church?  Why or Why not?

2.    It what way(s) does Christ’s bodily resurrection provide you hope?

3.    What can a dead savior do for the living? 

4.    Do you have a better understanding of John 3:16 after today’s message?

5.    How are you going to observe this Resurrection Sunday?  How are you going to observe future Resurrection Sundays?