Elements City Church
Easter 2024 - The Promise of Easter
Easter is a historical fact that fuels the faith of millions. It reminds us that Jesus always keeps his word and fulfills his every promise. The hope of Easter fills our soul with the promise that Jesus is still active and fulfilling his word in our here and now. He will be faithful to finish the good work He started within you!
Locations & Times
Elements City Church
1825 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712, USA
Sunday 5:00 PM
Thanks for joining us for our Easter Celebration
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https://connect-card.com/yr4Y0g8VLBSqzKXeubjbJesus always accomplished what he said he was going to do.
He still does.
What he says - he does
What he starts - he finishes
What he promises - he fulfills
The Word of God (Jesus) always keeps His word!
He still does.
What he says - he does
What he starts - he finishes
What he promises - he fulfills
The Word of God (Jesus) always keeps His word!
objective fact > personal preference
Jesus’ resurrection either happened or it didn't. It is objective reality; and so it cannot be true for one person and false for another…
Jesus’ resurrection either happened or it didn't. It is objective reality; and so it cannot be true for one person and false for another…
Christianity is based on an objective historical fact—the resurrection of Jesus. One single event in history.
While many people may reject the historical resurrection of Jesus, it is not the type of claim that can be "true for you, but not true for me.”
The tomb was either empty on the third day, or it was occupied —there is no middle ground.
While many people may reject the historical resurrection of Jesus, it is not the type of claim that can be "true for you, but not true for me.”
The tomb was either empty on the third day, or it was occupied —there is no middle ground.
The Apostle Paul is stating facts...
The Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus are objective facts...
The Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus are objective facts...
Evidence shows that Jesus really did die.
Evidence shows the resurrection is not a created myth.
Evidence proves the tomb was empty.
The witnesses of the resurrection are reliable.
The resurrection brought tremendous change to the disciples - further proof
Evidence shows the resurrection is not a created myth.
Evidence proves the tomb was empty.
The witnesses of the resurrection are reliable.
The resurrection brought tremendous change to the disciples - further proof
Easter changes everything!!!
—REMINDS US JESUS FULFILLS HIS WORD…ALWAYS
—REMINDS US JESUS FULFILLS HIS WORD…ALWAYS
Your faith, your testimony, and your willingness to share the truth matters.
You may feel like a solitary voice in a world ricocheting with noise and dissonance, but your words have the power to ignite change, to bring comfort, and to lead others to the feet of the risen Savior.
God wants to use your voice - your single, precious, fragile thread to create something beautiful and eternal, a tapestry of truth that carries the greatest news the world has ever known.
Echoing those angelic words…
Matthew 28:6
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said…”
You may feel like a solitary voice in a world ricocheting with noise and dissonance, but your words have the power to ignite change, to bring comfort, and to lead others to the feet of the risen Savior.
God wants to use your voice - your single, precious, fragile thread to create something beautiful and eternal, a tapestry of truth that carries the greatest news the world has ever known.
Echoing those angelic words…
Matthew 28:6
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said…”
Starting that first Easter...
Mary took this message to the disciples and others…
The Disciples carried it on to anyone they could…
Apostle Paul would echo this claim - give his life to the cause of the resurrected Christ.
Each apostle would ultimately give their dying breath to herald this good news
Now, your voice - my voice — is invited to share it…point others to the hope we have found…
The Promise of Easter:
JESUS IS FAITHFUL TO FINISH WHAT HE STARTS - HE FULFILLS HIS EVERY WORD AND PROMISE - HE IS TRUSTWORTHY!
Mary took this message to the disciples and others…
The Disciples carried it on to anyone they could…
Apostle Paul would echo this claim - give his life to the cause of the resurrected Christ.
Each apostle would ultimately give their dying breath to herald this good news
Now, your voice - my voice — is invited to share it…point others to the hope we have found…
The Promise of Easter:
JESUS IS FAITHFUL TO FINISH WHAT HE STARTS - HE FULFILLS HIS EVERY WORD AND PROMISE - HE IS TRUSTWORTHY!
Thank You to all our financial partners...
Thank you for your tithes and offerings. They enable us to be the church in our city, and they help fuel the mission of Elements City Church. Our capacity to function as a church on a daily basis is directly impacted by your support, and we are so thankful for it! You can give online at the link below, or through the Elements app.
http://elementscitychurch.org/giveThanks for celebrating EASTER with us and we pray the HOPE of the resurrection carries you forward in your faith this week!
Next Sunday: Sunday April 7th, is our next baptism celebration during service - so let us know if you're interested in being baptized proclaiming your faith in Jesus! Stick around after service for the afterparty as well!
Next Sunday: Sunday April 7th, is our next baptism celebration during service - so let us know if you're interested in being baptized proclaiming your faith in Jesus! Stick around after service for the afterparty as well!
Extra:
WHY BELIEVE THE RESURRECTION? (references in 1 Corinthians 15)
The Resurrection is the central theme of the gospel message.
15:2–4
The Resurrection is a fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures.
15:3–4
The Resurrection was attested to by many eyewitnesses.
15:5–8
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ could not have been raised.
15:13–16
If Christians will not one day be resurrected, then their faith is useless.
15:14–17
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then the apostles were all liars.
15:15
If there is no resurrection, then the Christian faith is only for this life. Why believe something that is good only for this life but brings only trouble in this life?
15:19, 30–32
The resurrection of Christ is a factual, historical event.
15:20
The resurrection of believers is an actual event to occur when Christ returns.
15:23.
The resurrection includes a resurrection of physical bodies, not just spirits.
15:35–49
Resurrected bodies will live for eternity, never to die again.
15:50, 53–56
Because of the promised resurrection, nothing done for Christ is done in vain.
15:58
*Bruce B. Barton and Grant R. Osborne, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Life Application Bible Commentary (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1999), 218.
WHY BELIEVE THE RESURRECTION? (references in 1 Corinthians 15)
The Resurrection is the central theme of the gospel message.
15:2–4
The Resurrection is a fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures.
15:3–4
The Resurrection was attested to by many eyewitnesses.
15:5–8
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ could not have been raised.
15:13–16
If Christians will not one day be resurrected, then their faith is useless.
15:14–17
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then the apostles were all liars.
15:15
If there is no resurrection, then the Christian faith is only for this life. Why believe something that is good only for this life but brings only trouble in this life?
15:19, 30–32
The resurrection of Christ is a factual, historical event.
15:20
The resurrection of believers is an actual event to occur when Christ returns.
15:23.
The resurrection includes a resurrection of physical bodies, not just spirits.
15:35–49
Resurrected bodies will live for eternity, never to die again.
15:50, 53–56
Because of the promised resurrection, nothing done for Christ is done in vain.
15:58
*Bruce B. Barton and Grant R. Osborne, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Life Application Bible Commentary (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1999), 218.