The question for this sermon centers on why Jesus would call the church into being. What did he have in mind for us?
Stan Mast from the Center for Excellence in Preaching suggests that Easter is something like winning the lottery (http://cep.calvinseminary.edu/sermon-starters/1st-sunday-after-christmas-c/?type=lectionary_epistle). A great gift is received, but beware of how we use that gift. he notes that there are many stories of lottery winners who seem worse off after winning the money (if you want to see some of those horror stories, go to http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Lottery-Horror-Stories-33026559).
Does the Jesus call the body of Christ into being to keep us from becoming a disaster in our new found belief in the God who resurrects?
the Colossians passages suggests that following the resurrected one demands we live better and treat each other better.
Is the church a support system for believers? An army of people to act on Christ's behalf?
Why do you think Jesus called the church into being?
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