Dead No More: The Message That Changed History
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The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the unshakable foundation of Christian faith — a reality that transformed history and continues to transform lives today. This powerful message explores how the resurrection unfolds throughout Scripture: first implied by Jesus at the Last Supper, then documented at the empty tomb, and finally boldly proclaimed by the apostles after Pentecost.
What's remarkable is how central the resurrection remained in the early church's proclamation despite fierce opposition. When Peter and John were arrested, it wasn't for causing disturbances or political insurgency — it was specifically because they "taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead." Yet this opposition couldn't silence their witness. Scripture tells us that "with great power the Apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all."
That same resurrection power didn't disappear with the early church. The Holy Spirit who empowered those first believers remains active today, dwelling within every follower of Christ. As we navigate the complexities of 21st-century life, we're reminded that authentic faith doesn't depend on "human ingenuity" but on "faith in the word given in the Holy Scriptures." The church today needs reawakening to this fundamental reality — that we serve a risen Savior who continues to transform lives through His indwelling Spirit. Join us as we explore this grace-empowered proclamation and discover how resurrection power can revitalize our witness today.
Chapters
1. Dead No More: The Message That Changed History (00:00:00)
2. Resurrection Implied at Lord's Supper (00:01:25)
3. Resurrection Documented at the Tomb (00:02:08)
4. Pentecost: Resurrection Proclaimed Boldly (00:02:19)
5. The Church's Need for Reawakening (00:04:12)
6. Closing Prayer of Praise (00:05:51)
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