Resurrection Hope

Sermon Outline:

Introduction

• A Time of Gloom & Despair
• The Day Hope Died, or Did it? (Luke 24:11-12)

I. Hope Restrained (vs. 13-24)

A. The Walk of Doubt (vs. 13-14)
B. The “Stranger” (vs. 15-16)
C. Lost Hope Explained (vs. 17-24)

II. Hope Re-ignited (vs. 25-31)
A. The Rebuke (vs. 25-26; Matthew 16:21; 17:22-23; Mark 8:31; Luke 9:22; 18:31-33; John 2:19-22; 3:14; 12:27-36; 13:31-33; 14:3-4, 19; 16:16, 28; 18:11 - to name a few)
B. The Prophets & Old Testament Scriptures Expounded (v. 27; Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 53)
C. Cleopas’ & the Other Disciple’s Eyes were Opened (vs. 28-31)

III. Hope Rejoicing (vs. 32-35)
A. “Through the Gospel Sadness & Despair is Replaced with Joy, with Resurrection Hope in Christ” (v. 32)
B. Resurrection Hope Leads to real Joy & Zeal to Proclaim the Message of Hope through Christ (vs. 33-35)

Conclusion/Application

• Do You Believe – Why is there Little Joy in Your Heart?
• Let Us Not be Foolish & Slow of Heart to Believe, not just with our Lips, but with our Whole Heart – Believe Beyond Your Circumstances
• Serve the Lord with Joy in Your Heart – With Resurrection Hope!