Because of the Resurrection (All Things are Possible)
Pastor Brian Schafer
March 31, 2024
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Mark 16:1-3
Saturday evening, when Sabbath ended, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome went out and purchased burial spices so they could anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on Sunday morning, just at sunrise, they went to the tomb. On the way they were asking each other, “Who will roll away the stone for us form the entrance to the tomb?”
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The greatest challenge we face when it comes to this story is that we already know how it ends. These women who came to the tomb had no category for a resurrection. They came to the tomb for one reason: to

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Mark 16:4-6
But as they arrived, they looked up and saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled aside. When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The women were shocked, but the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified.”
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Don’t put a period where God puts a

Reveal Answer

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Take your own notes here…

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Mark 16:7
Now go, and tell his disciples, especially Peter…”
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What do you think is going through Peter’s mind on this Sunday morning?

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Shame has a way of isolating us, and disconnecting us from one another and from God. Shame has a way of causing us to HIDE.

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What alarms are going off in your life today? How is God trying to get your attention right now?

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Do you want to begin a relationship with Christ? Or are you wanting to re-surrender your life to Jesus? If so, here are some next steps:

(1) Tell someone about it. Immediately following today’s service, you are invited to come to the front and pray with one of our prayer leaders. Or, go to the Goshen Room (right across the foyer as you exit the sanctuary) and connect with someone about learning more about Jesus and faith.

(2) Click on the Connect Card and let us know about your decision. CONNECT CARD

(3) If you are making a decision to follow Jesus, or if you have a relationship with Jesus and have not yet been baptized, consider baptism. It’s a way to make a public statement about this life-changing decision. You can let us know if you are interested in finding out more about baptism by filling out the CONNECT CARD.

(4) If you do not belong to a local church, make this your next step. Whether that is GCN or somewhere else, we believe that belonging to a church home is vital in our walk with Jesus. To find out more about GCN, again, click the CONNECT CARD.