Easter Sunrise Service Notes
Cornerstone Chapel
Speaker: Pastor Gary Hamrick
Main Theme: The significance of Jesus’ resurrection and why it matters to every person.
Key Points from the Message
The Resurrection Story (John 20:1-18)
- Mary Magdalene discovered the empty tomb early Sunday morning.
- She encountered two angels, then met the risen Jesus, who called her by name.
- Jesus instructed her to tell the disciples He was ascending to the Father.
Why the Disciples Were Not Expecting the Resurrection
- Jesus had predicted His death and resurrection at least 10 times.
- Example: Matthew 20:17-19 – Jesus clearly told the Twelve He would be betrayed, scourged, crucified, and rise on the third day.
- Their absence from the tomb on Sunday was likely due to grief and/or unbelief.
Four Reasons the Resurrection Matters
God loves you
God can forgive you
- All have sinned (Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23).
- The heart is deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9).
- Forgiveness is available through confession (1 John 1:9).
- Illustration: Ernest Hemingway’s “The Capital of the World” – 800 Pacos showed up seeking forgiveness.
God can save you
God wants to take you to heaven when you die
- Jesus is the only way (John 14:6).
- Exclusive claim with an open invitation to all who believe.
Mary Magdalene’s Testimony
- Delivered from seven demons (Mark 16:9).
- Radically transformed by Jesus.
- Recognized Jesus when He called her name.
Invitation
- Pastor Hamrick gave a public invitation to receive Christ.
- Multiple people came forward to trust Jesus as Lord and Savior.
- New believers received Bibles and next-step information.
Announcements
- No specific announcements were made during the service.
- All future events can be found at: https://cornerstonechapel.net/events
Verses Referenced
John 20:1-18
Matthew 28:5-6
John 15:13
John 3:16
Romans 5:8
Romans 3:10
Romans 3:23
Jeremiah 17:9
1 John 1:9
Matthew 20:17-19
Matthew 7:13
Luke 19:10
1 Timothy 1:15
John 14:6
Mark 16:9
John 20:29
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