I. vv1-2 The Sovereignty of God in the suffering of his people. II. vv3-20 The Sovereignty of God in subverting his enemies. III. v21 The Sovereignty of God in sustaining his witnesses.

I. Submit to those who serve you, vv15-16. II. Give recognition to those who refresh you, vv17-18. III. Greet affectionately all in God's family, vv19-20. IV. Conclusion: Love and Longing, vv21-24

If heaven is our home (chapter 15) then people must be our priority (chapter 16). I. Caring for poor suffering saints, vv1-4. II. Caring for spiritual growth, vv5-9. III. Caring for young ministers, vv10-11. IV. Caring for healthy church leadership, v12. V. Caring for truth and people, vv13-14.

I. The power of the resurrection for hope over death, vv50-57

1) Death doesn't get the final word, vv50-53

2) Death will be vanquished, vv54-55

3) Death has been defanged, vv55-57

II. The power of the resurrection for service in life, v58

I. vv35-41 Analogies from Botany, Zoology, Astronomy

II. vv42-49 Explanation: Raised Imperishable, In Glory, In Power, Spiritual, Heavenly

III. Application: 1) Don't be a fool. 2) Don't fear. 3) Don't be short-sighted

I. What is Christianity without the Resurrection? Pointless, truthless, fruitless, hopeless. II. Who is Jesus because he rose? Our Certain Hope and Conquering Hero. III. Application: Move Out and Wake Up.

Does it matter whether there is resurrection or not? Yes! I. vv12-13 If we deny resurrection, we deny the Gospel. II. vv14-19 If we deny resurrection, everything else is pointless, truthless, fruitless, and hopeless. III. vv20-23 Christ's resurrection is the promise and guarantee of the believer's resurrection!

Can we believe in the Resurrection of Christ? I. It's vital to the Gospel, vv3-4. II. It's Believable because of the witnesses, vv5-8. III. How it Changes us to Believe, vv1-2, 9-11

I. The Gospel comes to us not as mystery, but in a message, v1a

II. The Gospel concerns not a work we achieve, but a gift we receive, v1b

III. The Gospel saves, will save, and is saving believers, v2a

IV. The Gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of the Messiah, vv3-4