Church of Christ

The Dead in Christ Shall Rise

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-1

Announcements – Terry

Song 144 O Worship the King – Jack

Scripture Reading /Opening Prayer – Jacob

Song 791 On Bended Knee – Jack

Lords Supper – Terry

Song 342 We Saw Thee Not – Wayne

Sermon – Wayne

Introduction

Jesus died on the cross, John 19:30

1. • He has risen Mark 16:6
   • Christians are connected to His resurrection Romans 6:3-5
   • Jesus ascends to Heaven Acts 1:9-11
   • Christians ascend and meet Jesus in the air 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18                     

Preparation of the coming of Christ

1. • Be properly informed
   • Do not grieve
   • Believe

Events of the coming Christ

1. • By word of the Lord
   • The Lord Himself will descend
   • With a ‘shout’
   • Voice of an archangel
   • With the trumpet of God
   • The dead in Christ shall rise first
   • The remaining will be ‘caught up’
   • Will go to be with the Lord forever
   • Comfort one another with these words

Paul’s emphasis

1. • Both groups end up with the Lord
   • With the Lord forever
   • Death is no barrier for the Lord.

Conclusion

The Christian resurrection connects them to this ascension to Heaven

Song 279 – Wayne                    

Closing Prayer – Jack

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Scripture Reading: Acts 12:1-4 Easter Sunday

Wayne Vogel – Welcome

Terry Alley – Announcements

Jacob Vogel – Scripture Reading and Opening Prayer

Jack Vogel – Song – 3 Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

Terry Alley – Lord’s Supper

Jack Vogel – Song – 71 As The Dear

Wayne Vogel – Song – 269 Thomas’ Song

Sermon

1. Easter Sunday, What does that mean?

1. Acts 12:3-4
   1. ho = this one, that one, the
   2. aszymos = feast of unleavened bread
   3. pascha = Passover – 7 day festival celebrating “God’s Passover” the houses in Israel because of blood on the door posts and the lentils.
      1. Exodus 11:1, 11:4, 11:9, 12:3, 12:7, 12:12-13, 12:14-15a
      2. Numbers 9:1-2, Acts 12:3-4
   4. Acts chapters 11&12
2. Importance of Resurrection
   1. 1 Timothy 6:13, John 2:19, 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, Romans 6:3-5
3. How should we observe the Resurrection?
   1. Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Conclusion

Wayne – Song – 266 Majesty

Jack Vogel – Closing Prayer

Sunday, April 5, 2020