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Hope Bible Church Markham Sermons

The Resurrected King

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Why does Mao Zedong's preserved body contrast so sharply with Jesus' empty tomb?
The episode is a sermon from Hope Bible Church Markham titled 'The Resurrected King,' based on Matthew 28:1-10. Pastor Matt opens by welcoming visitors, especially those attending baptisms for Josiah and Shaquille. He reads the scripture passage describing Mary Magdalene and the other Mary visiting Jesus' tomb, encountering an angel, and meeting the risen Jesus. The sermon's main point is that because Christ is risen, people should worship him. The first section discusses the miracle that shakes the world, highlighting the earthquake, angel, and Roman guards' fear. The speaker emphasizes that the stone was rolled away for inspection, not for Jesus to escape. The second section covers the message that must be believed, focusing on the angel's words 'do not be afraid' and the command to tell the disciples. The speaker stresses the urgency of responding to the resurrection. The third section examines the meeting with the living Savior, where the women worship Jesus and he calls his disciples 'brothers' despite their failure. The sermon concludes with a call to trust in Christ, a prayer, and an invitation to surrender to Jesus. The format is a solo sermon with a three-point structure, recurring themes of hope, judgment, grace, and worship, and key moments include the Mao Zedong comparison and the explanation of Jesus' grace toward the disciples.

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Matthew 28 becomes a grave-to-judgment sermon that joins resurrection hope with a call to trust Christ.

The sermon reads Matthew 28 through the empty tomb, the earthquake, the angel, and the women who hear that Jesus, who was crucified, has risen as he said.

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If Easter needs a hard edge, this sermon gives the grave a direct answer.

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