Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama.
Our Mission is
to ENGAGE people through relational ministry,
to EQUIP disciples for Christ, and
to EMPLOY their gifts through missions.
The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: Questions
Sermon Title: Whom are you seeking?
Main Scripture: John 20:11-18 (ESV)
“11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. 13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her.”
1. If Jesus is dead, it’s GAME OVER. If Jesus is alive, it’s GAME-ON.
John 20:11-15 (ESV)
1 Corinthians 15:12-17 (ESV)
John 20:11-15 ESV
1 Corinthians 15:12-17 ESV
2. The resurrection of Christ turns our WEEPING into REJOICING.
John 20:15-16 (ESV)
Hebrews 2:14-15 (ESV)
Psalm 30:5 (NASB)
John 20:15-16 ESV
Hebrews 2:14-15 ESV
Psalms 30:5 NASB1995
3. The resurrection of Christ changes our STATUS from ORPHANS to SONS & DAUGHTERS.
John 20:17-18 (ESV)
Romans 8:9-11, 14-17 (ESV)
John 20:17-18 ESV
Romans 8:14-17 ESV
Romans 8:9-11 ESV
Challenge Questions:
1. Whom are you seeking in this life to ultimately satisfy you?
2. If you truly believe the resurrection is true, how is it changing you?
3. How will you tell others about the resurrection this week and how it has changed you?
Worship Set List:
Found in You;
Love So Great;
Worthy of your Name;
Thank You Jesus