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1. Look and see, it’s harvest time! (v31-42) ? So, join in reaping! (v37-38) 2. It’s time to believe in Jesus’ powerful word that rescues from death to life (v43-54) ? It’s a sign about who Jesus is! (v54)

Intro: What an amazing resurrection hope! …now what? Paul: (v13-14) Dear Christians, grow in maturity and… 1. Support the work of the Lord in love (v1-12) 2. Honour the workers of the Lord in love (v15-18) 3. …since love is the way of the Lord’s people (v19-24) Conclusion: how will you live your spare life?

1. Weary at the well with a Samaritan Woman (v1-9) 2. Well Water? Or Living Water? (v10-18) 3. Worship in Spirit and Truth (v19-30)

Intro: costly Christian living…is it worth it? Q: How can you talk about bodily resurrection?!? It’s absurd! (35) 1. A different body… just like the creator’s style! (36-41) Look at the plants ? God can do post-death bodies! Look at the animals ? God can do different bodies! Look at the stars ? God can do glorious bodies! 2. An upgraded body… just like Jesus’ resurrection! (42-49) Imperishable, glorious, powerful, spiritual 3. An essential body… just like Old Testament requires! (50-57) Conclusion: FOMO com

1. Humbly rejoice in Christ’s increase v22-30 2. Listen to Christ’s Spirit-filled words v31-36

Intro: Is there any meaning in life that my inevitable death does not destroy? 1. Jesus’ resurrection means all those who die in him will live again one day (v20-23) 2. Jesus’ resurrection means death itself will be destroyed in the end (v24-28) 3. Jesus’ resurrection means living today in light of the eternal tomorrow (v29-33)

1. Getting into the Kingdom of God… 2. ...is utterly impossible - it will take a miracle 3. ...but anyone can get in if only they would believe

1. The issue: Christ's physical resurrection an isolated event 1 Cor 15:23 First fruits / Rom 8:29 First born / Heb 6:20 Forerunner 2. The implications: If Christ did not rise... (a) Paul & the Apostles' preaching is empty/false (vv.14-15) (b) The Christian's faith is futile - the living are unforgiven and the dead are lost (vv.17-18) Conclusion: If there is no resurrection then Christians are to be pitied (v.19)

Intro: connecting with God… how can we? & how much do we care? The Temple… (the ‘meeting place’) 1. and the startling passion of Jesus (13-16) 2. and the stunning identity of Jesus (16-17) - The Promised “Davidic” King (the “Christ”, Psalm 69) - The Unique Son of God (see 1:14, 20:31) 3. and the shocking prediction of Jesus’ Passion (18-22) - The Sign: destructive death and third day resurrection! - The Significance: Jesus is the place to connect with God (See also 1:14, 1:18, 1:29, 1:51!!) Conclusion: If y

1. Hold fast to the gospel (vv.-2)... 2. ...because Christ really did die, was buried and rose again (vv.3-8) 3. ...because it really works - look at Paul (vv.9-11)