H.C. Lord's Day 17-18, Part 1 – Christ's Presence & Power – Sermon Outline Intro: Christ's resurrection and ascension is for our benefit, and while not with us bodily, He is still with us. Need: Christ is true man and true God, and has bodily entered glory on our behalf, to pour out His Spirit and be with us by His Spirit and divine nature to lead, comfort, exhort, and empower us to serve Him. Theme: Christ's victory over death gives us new life to serve Him by His present power.
1. In Christ's resurrection we have His righteousness, life, and sure hope of bodily resurrection. 2. Christ ascended to heaven to represent us before God and pour out His power upon us. 3. Until Christ returns, His heavenly presence and power is greater than when He was on earth. |