Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Four Facts of First Importance

Christ died – laid down His life for our sins (John 10:18; Colossians 1:22)
He was buried – shows that His death was not a hoax (Matthew 27:57-60)
He was raised – first fruits of those who are asleep, gives us hope (1 Corinthians 15:20; 1 Peter 1:3)
He appeared – [...]

Text: John 11
Nature of Miracles

True miracles cannot be faked, attributed to coincidence, or be just an unlikely event
True miracles are undeniable – Even Jesus’ enemies acknowledged the legitimacy of His miracle (v. 47-48)
Miracles were performed to produce faith (v. 45; John 20:30-31)

God Allows Human Suffering

Jesus knew Lazarus was sick (v. 3-4), allowed him to remain [...]

Text: John 2:13-22
What Is Zeal? – “Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal or goal and tireless diligence in its furtherance” (American Heritage Dictionary)
Misplaced Zeal

Led the Jews to establish their own righteousness (Romans 10:2)
Led Paul to persecute the church (Philippians 3:6)

Zeal for God’s House

Not mix business with our worship
Purity in our service and worship to God

Proof [...]

Text: Luke 20
Four times in this chapter, Jesus silenced His opponents. Let’s notice how He was able to do this:
Appealed to Divine Authority (v. 1-8)
Provided Clear Explanations (v. 20-26)
Avoided Speculation (v. 27-40)
Directed People toward an Unavoidable Conclusion (v. 41-44; Matthew 22:41-46)

Blessed are:
Those Who Read & Hear – Revelation 1:3
Those Who Heed the Words of This Book – Revelation 22:7
Those Invited to the Marriage Supper – Revelation 19:9
Those Who Wash Their Robes – Revelation 22:14
Those Who Have a Part in the First Resurrection – Revelation 20:6
Those Who Stay Awake and Keep their Clothes – Revelation 16:15
The [...]

[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley]
Blessed are they who…
Read & Hear – Revelation 1:3
Are Called – Revelation 19:9
Keep the Sayings – Revelation 22:9
Have a Part in the First Resurrection – Revelation 20:6
Die in the Lord – Revelation 14:13