First and Second Corinthians — The Power of Christ’s Resurrection — The Risen Christ, Our Only Hope!

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Is God’s final judgment an act of cruelty—or the ultimate expression of justice and mercy? What if the destruction of sin isn’t passive—but a deliberate, sovereign act of God? 

The Risen Christ, Our Only Hope!

In 1 Corinthians 15:9-19, Paul explains how severe and dreadful the consequences of denying the resurrection are. Without the resurrection, believers have no hope in the present, much less in the future.

Read 1 Corinthians 15:9-19. What do we lose if Christ has not been raised?

By and large, ancient pagans did not believe in resurrection, especially in the Greek world, with its belief in body-soul dualism (at death the soul soars off to wherever the souls of the dead supposedly go). Paul begins the paragraph in 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 with a rhetorical question that shows his deep bewilderment: "What? How can some of you say that there is no such thing as the resurrection of the dead?" (1 Cor. 15:12, author's translation). For Paul, disbelieving in the resurrection is inconceivable, especially because there were so many eyewitnesses (1 Cor. 15:5-8). But even worse, without the resurrection, their hope is built on a lie, and they are still in their sins.

He says, in fact, that if there is no resurrection of the dead, then (1) Christ has not been raised (1 Cor. 15:13, 16); (2) our preaching is empty (1 Cor. 15:14); (3) our faith is also empty (1 Cor. 15:14); (4) we are false witnesses (1 Cor. 15:15); (5) our faith is futile (1 Cor. 15:17); (6) we are still in our sins (1 Cor. 15:17); and, obviously, (7) those who have died are no more (1 Cor. 15:18).

Without the resurrection, both preaching and faith are empty (1 Cor. 15:14). The Greek term rendering the word "empty" is kenos. This is a good translation, but it is too broad. Interpreters debate whether kenos means "empty" in the sense of lacking truth (so, "untrue") or lacking results (so, "without result or effect") or lacking purpose (so, "without purpose," "in vain").

Whatever the specific meaning, in a scenario in which resurrection does not exist, faith is portrayed as futile, from the Greek mataios (1 Cor. 15:17). Although mataios is not much different from kenos, the idea is that if Jesus is not alive, faith is fruitless, a delusion, because our sins have not been forgiven (

Behind the headlines, heartaches, and struggles of our world is a larger story-the great controversy between good and evil. Bill will look at how Scripture describes this cosmic conflict, why it explains the brokenness in the world, and why we don't need to be afraid.

Downey Adventist Church Sermon

Whose Whispering in Your Ear?

I Am Not Afraid sermon series

by Bill Aumack

15 August 2026

www.downeychurch.org

Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4wtRA6i

PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

First and Second Corinthians — The Power of Christ’s Resurrection — Proclaiming the Resurrection of Christ

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Proclaiming the Resurrection of Christ

Paul begins 1 Corinthians 15 by focusing on the gospel. He speaks about the gospel: (1) which he preached to the Corinthians; (2) which they received; (3) in which they stood; and (4) by which they were saved (1 Cor. 15:1-2, NKJV). This opening prepares the reader for what comes next in the chapter and shows how essential Christ's resurrection is for our salvation (see also Rom. 10:9-10). His resurrection is such a vital part of the gospel message that denying it contradicts one's faith in Christ.

Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Luke 24:44-47, and Romans 1:1-4. What do these passages have in common?

In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, one can find a summary of Paul's message. Whether the phrase "according to the Scriptures" refers to particular Old Testament passages or to the Old Testament as a whole doesn't matter. Jesus' death and resurrection fulfill God's promises found in the Old Testament.

Read 1 Corinthians 15:2, 11. Why do these verses place the concepts of believing and preaching side by side? What is the relationship between the two?

All who proclaim that Christ is risen must first believe that His resurrection is a historical event. In this case, 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 plays a critical role in the New Testament. This passage provides solid scriptural evidence that Christ was seen by numerous people after His resurrection, many of whom were still alive by the time Paul wrote the letter (1 Cor. 15:6).

Basically, Paul is saying, Go ask them for yourselves what they saw. That is how confident he was in the reality of Christ's resurrection.

These people were eyewitnesses. They were what Jesus said they would be, namely, "witnesses of these things" (Luke 24:48).

What reasons do we have for believing in Christ's resurrection? Also, what other things, secular or sacred, do we believe even if we haven't seen them ourselves?

Sermon Title: Seven Things God Hates

Speaker: Elder Wilton Williams

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Date: August 15, 2026

In this powerful message titled "Seven Things God Hates," we dive deep into Proverbs 6:16-19 to understand how these destructive behaviors impact our character, our families, our church community, and ultimately, our relationship with God.

God doesn't list these traits merely to condemn us; rather, He exposes them so He can cleanse us. This sermon explores the dangerous progression of sin—from internal attitudes like pride and wicked imaginations to outward actions like violence, lying, and sowing division. Ultimately, we are reminded that the perfect antidote to these seven destructive traits is the beautiful character of Jesus Christ, who perfectly embodies humility, truth, love, purity, righteousness, justice, and unity.

The Seven Destructive Traits

Solomon outlines seven specific things that are contrary to God's nature:

1. A Proud Look: Haughty eyes that elevate self, refuse correction, and look down on others.
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3. A Lying Tongue: From deliberate falsehoods and exaggerations to remaining silent when the truth should be spoken.
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5. Hands Shedding Innocent Blood: Not just physical harm, but harboring hatred, bitterness, and revenge in the heart.
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7. A Heart Devising Wickedness: The internal workshop where selfish schemes and sinful fantasies are plotted.
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9. Feet Swift to Mischief: Eagerly and intentionally rushing into temptation, controversy, and gossip.
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11. A False Witness: Weaponizing words—even weaponizing facts—to destroy another person's reputation or livelihood.
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13. Sowing Discord: Deliberately planting and watering seeds of disunity, suspicion, and jealousy among brethren.

Key Scripture References

To study further alongside this message, open your Bible to these key verses:

Proverbs 6:16-19 – The seven abominations.

James 4:6 – God resists the proud.

1 John 1:9 – The promise of forgiveness and cleansing.

Psalm 51:10 – A prayer for a clean heart and a renewed spirit.

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