He Arose!

Sermon Title: “He Arose!”

Text: Matthew 28:1–10 | Luke 24:1–7 | 1 Corinthians 15:3–4

Theme: Jesus died, was buried, and rose again—just like He said. His resurrection is the foundation of our faith, the fuel for our hope, and the proof of His power.

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Introduction:

Three simple words—“He Arose”—carry the weight of heaven, the shock of earth, and the hope of humanity. Jesus did what no one else in history could do: He laid down His life, took it back up again, and defeated death itself!

Let’s walk through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—not just as historical facts, but as divine acts of love and power.

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I. The Pain of His Death – A Sacrifice for Sin

📖 “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures…” – 1 Corinthians 15:3

➤ A. It Was a Willing Death

• Jesus said in John 10:18: “No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself.”
• He didn’t die a victim—He died a victor.

➤ B. It Was a Substitutionary Death

• He took our place on the cross.
• Isaiah 53:5 – “He was wounded for our transgressions…”

➤ C. It Was a Painful Death

• Beaten, mocked, pierced.
• Physical pain, emotional shame, and spiritual separation.

Illustration:

Imagine a judge stepping down from the bench to serve the sentence for a guilty man. That’s what Jesus did—justice and mercy met at the cros

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II. The Silence of His Burial – A Pause, Not the End

📖 “They took the body of Jesus, and wrapped it in linen cloths…” – John 19:40

➤ A. He Was Truly Dead

• Roman soldiers confirmed His death—He didn’t faint, He died.
• The stone wasn’t to keep Him in; it was to seal the moment.

➤ B. It Seemed Like Hope Was Lost

• The disciples scattered.
• The sky had turned black, and the curtain in the temple had torn.

➤ C. But God Was Still Working

• While His body lay in the grave, His spirit declared victory over hell and the grave (1 Peter 3:18–19).

Illustration:

A seed buried underground doesn’t mean it’s gone—it’s just waiting to break through. Jesus wasn’t defeated—He was getting ready to rise 

III. The Power of His Resurrection – A Savior Who Lives Forever

📖 “He is not here; He is risen, just as He said.” – Matthew 28:

➤ A. He Arose on the Third Day

• Fulfilling prophecy (Psalm 16:10; Hosea 6:2).
• Just like Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days, so was Jesus in the tomb.

➤ B. He Arose with Power

• Power over death, hell, and the grave.
• Romans 6:9 – “Christ, being raised from the dead, dieth no more.”

➤ C. He Arose to Be Seen

• He appeared to Mary, the disciples, over 500 people (1 Cor. 15:6).
• He didn’t just rise privately—He showed up publicly.

Illustration:

A man once bought an old building that had “Condemned” painted on it. When people passed by, they thought it was still abandoned. But inside, he had rebuilt it completely. The resurrection was God’s way of showing that what was once broken had been restored!