Sermon
Seeing and Believing
Mercy Hill Church - Cincinnati
Speaker: Ernie Bonnoitt
March 31, 2024 · 37 min
Summary
John 20 recounts Jesus's resurrection as the pivotal event of human history. Through the testimony of Mary Magdalene and Peter discovering the empty tomb, the sermon establishes that Jesus physically died and rose again, proving His divinity and defeating sin and death. Believers are called to recognize Jesus as Lord and Savior, entering into a restored father-child relationship with God through His resurrection.
Highlights
The resurrection of Jesus is not an invention of his followers because his disciples never understood that Jesus was going to be resurrected; they didn't expect it.
People will lie about something that will make their life better, but they won't keep lying when it doesn't make their life better.
The call of God is personal, not transactional; it's like the father waiting for the prodigal son, celebrating relationship with you as a son or daughter.