Sermon
for John 20:1-18 - The
Good News of Easter
Easter Day
As I look around, I see great events playing out on the world stage:
Democracy is being brought to regions of the world that never really
understood the dignity of individual citizens or the joy of liberty.
As I look around, I see great events playing out on the world stage:
Democracy is being brought to regions of the
world that never really
understood the dignity of individual citizens or the joy of liberty.
HIV/AIDS continues to take its toll around the globe. Countries face
off in tense negotiations over trade, border disputes, and ancient
grievances.
An unprecedented ability to communicate ideas and beliefs to any
part of the planet and to any person is quickly becoming
commonplace. And the ability to move produce and goods around the
world makes it possible as never before to bring significant relief
to regions that suffer. These world-shaping events are so important.
They are literally changing the course of history. And as I watch, I
wonder. I wonder what I am doing here in this pulpit. If the real
action isn't out there doing the world shaping. And then I am
reminded of two things.
First, I am reminded that no event in history has shaped the world
like the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
And Second I am reminded of this simple fact about life. Life does
not go on forever. There is death. Every one of us must face our
mortality. There is no military victory, no medical cure, no global
village that can prepare any individual to answer the ultimate
questions in life. And this morning I stand to proclaim Hope, the
hope of His Resurrection. There is death. Yes. But life is in Jesus
Christ, the hope of our resurrection.
Friends, you have come here this morning with a sense of
anticipation and longing. There are sobering questions on your mind
and much hangs in the balance. Is there hope? Is there new life? Is
there reason for joy? The answer to your questions has arrived this
day. It is here waiting for you.
It is a three-word message: Christ Is Risen! Good news for the
depressed. Good news for those who have lost loved ones. Good news.
Good news to those who have lost their joy, Christ is risen.
Consider with me this morning the implications of Easter.
First, because of the Resurrection the
disciples were changed.
Secondly, because of the Resurrection our
view of death has changed.
Because of the resurrection, our view of
Jesus has changed.
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