Jesus Defeats Death at the Cross and Resurrection - In The Arena: Wk 1

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Jun 8, 2025

Pastor Britt dives deep into 1 Corinthians 15, illustrating how Jesus faced death head-on and triumphed through resurrection. The discussion touches on how we experience the sting of death daily in our lives, yet Jesus’s victory offers hope and transformation. The resurrection serves as a pivotal moment in history, reshaping our past and securing our future. Personal stories of loss highlight the importance of faith and encourage listeners to confront their struggles and deepen their relationship with Christ.

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Jesus as First Fruits

Jesus is the first fruits of those who have died and been resurrected never to die again.
Believers are assured a bodily resurrection because of Jesus' resurrection as the first fruit.

ANECDOTE

Dog Waste Analogy for Sin

Pastor Britt shares the demoralizing experience of picking up dog waste early in the morning.
He relates this to how sin produces death, and someone must clean up the mess sin causes in life.

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Death Means Eternal Separation

Death is more than ceasing to exist; it is eternal separation from God and good.
Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus illustrates physical, emotional, and spiritual separation as the essence of death.

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