Christian Free-Lutheran Church -- Sermons and Services -- John 20:1-10

John 20:1-10
Pastor Eric Swenson
Christian Free Lutheran Church Wheatland, IA

Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010

Empty Tomb

1. The Cross-: Jesus Christ an innocent man dies for you
  A. Jesus who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf
    2 Corinthians 5:21
  B. Soldiers pierced Jesus side to be sure he was dead
    John 19:34

II. The Grave-: Jesus Christ is placed in a grave
  A. Two followers of Christ take care of his Body
    Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (19:38-42)
  B. Pharisees concerned about the resurrection (Matt. 27:62-66)
    Sealed the stone and placed a guard at the tomb

III. The Empty Tomb- Jesus is alive
  A. What the disciples saw when they got to the empty tomb
    Linen wrappings lying there
    The head covering rolled up by itself
  B. What if no empty tomb (I Corinthians 15:12-19)
  C. Your body of sin is buried with Christ when you are united to him. Romans 6:4-7