Jesus Christ is the Firstfruits; we are the harvest!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

1. Adam’s sin brought death

2. Christ’s sacrifice brings life

3. Harvest time is coming

Are you a part of the Harvest?

Do you know someone who is not a part of the harvest?

Christianity stands or falls on one historical, unmovable truth: Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

1. The Foundation of our Preaching

2. The Foundation of our Faith

3. The Foundation of our Evangelism and Discipleship

4. The Foundation of our hope when this life ends

5. The Foundation of our Faith is Firm

What foundation does your life rest on today?

What is the Gospel?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

1. A Message to be received

2. A Truth that has be delivered

3. A Fact rooted in history

The Gospel requires a personal response

We live in a world of distractions—noise, entertainment, busyness…. But our souls were designed for something more. We were made to know God, to walk with Him, to rest in Him.

Scripture: Psalm 84

1. We were made to desire God’s presence (vv. 1–4)

2. We were made to be Sustained by God (vv. 5–7)

3. We were made to have a relationship with God (vv. 8–9)

4. We were made to worship God (vv. 10–12)

You were made for something more

Where do we start?

Scripture: Lamentations 5

1. Remember God

2. Repent of All Sin

3. Return to the Father

Where do you need to start today?

Experience is a Great Teacher—Don’t repeat past failures.

Scripture: Lamentation 4

1. Learn what to hold tightly 4:1-10

2. Learn who NOT to follow 4:11-20

3. Learn Who we run to 4:21-22

We cannot change the past, but we can learn from it.

When everything collapses, God’s mercy stands firm—and it is His mercy that renews us daily.

When you hit rock bottom—Look up!

Scripture: Lamentations 3

1. The Awful Affliction

2. God’s Perpetual Provision

3. Returning to Relationship

“New every morning”—God gives believers a daily fresh start.

How do we connect to God daily?

• Scripture, prayer, worship, community

This hurts me more than it hurts you!

Scripture: Lamentations 2

1. How God views discipline—1-10

2. How to respond to discipline—11-19

3. How to pray during a crisis—20-22

Is there a difference between discipline and judgment?

What does God’s Discipline prove?

If I ignore it, maybe it will just go away.

Scripture: Lamentations 1

1. The Danger of NOT Facing Sin

2. The Dagger that Sin Drives Deep

3. The Desperation that results from Discipline

A Fresh Start begins with honesty!