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The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church on Easter Sunday from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. He talks about the reality of the Resurrection, its accompanying gospel message, and its implications on our lives.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

• Occasion: Special Days and Seasons , Liturgical Year, Easter (season), Easter Day (and vigil), Worship Services, Sunday 11am Service, Sunday 11am Traditional Service (archive), Sunday 9am Service
• Scripture: New Testament, 1 Corinthians, Chapter 15, John, Chapter 13, Chapter 3
• Topic: Church and Mission, The Church, Who and What is the Church?, The Church's Mission, Consequences We Face: Rejection, Opposition, Persecution & Martyrdom, Ethics, Morality, and Culture, Who Influences Who? (The Culture or Christianity?), Life's Issues: Challenges We Face, Times of Doubt, Skepticism, Unbelief, the felt "absence" of God, and Disappointment with God, Spiritual Formation, Fruits of the Spirit, Peace , Contentment, and Security in God, Love, Hope, and Faith, Faith, Trust, and Obedience (All Sermons that Mention This), Love & Grace & Respect, Love of One's Enemies, Spiritual Disciplines: Outward, Hospitality/ Serving & Caring for Others, The Heart: Its Condition & Idolatry, Hardness of Heart, Theology : Salvation & Scripture, Salvation: God's Work, Atonement and Justification (All sermons that mention this), God's Love, Grace, and Mercy (All Sermons that mention this), Theology: Our Great Biblical Story, Jesus' Resurrection, Ascension & Seat at Right Hand of the Father

• Sermon text 4/12/09 (PDF)

The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II

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