Picture this: You’re planting a seed, expecting an apple tree, but instead, you get an entirely different body. That’s Paul’s logic here! When you die, you don’t just get your body back—you get a brand-new, glorious, heavenly body! What Does a Celestial Dad Body Look Like? Yes, you don’t get to pick your resurrection body. According to Paul, that’s God’s job.

Section 1. Welcome and Announcements

Welcome Message

Good morning, church family! It’s such a joy to be with you today as we gather to worship, grow, and celebrate the goodness of our Lord. If you’re joining us for the first time, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here, and we believe God has something special for you today.

As we dive into 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, we’ll discover a powerful truth about life, death, and the hope of resurrection. No matter what season you’re in, God is always at work, planting seeds of transformation in your life!

Church Announcements & Upcoming Events

• Wednesday Night Bible Study – Join us as we continue our deep dive into the promises of God. We meet at 7:00 PM in the main sanctuary.
• Community Outreach Day – This Saturday, we’ll be serving at the local food bank. Come be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need!
• Baptism Sunday – If you’re ready to take the next step in your faith, sign up for our baptism service happening next month.
• New Sermon Series! – Next week, we’ll begin a brand-new series called “Transformed: Living the Resurrected Life”—you won’t want to miss it!

Section 2. Call to Worship

Before we begin, let’s take a moment to focus our hearts on God.

Responsive Reading – Psalm 100:1-3 (NIV)

Leader: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Congregation: Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Leader: Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Let’s lift our voices and prepare our hearts for worship!

Section 3. Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts. Thank You for this day, for the gift of life, and for the promise of resurrection. Open our hearts to Your Word today. May we see Your hand at work in our lives, planting seeds of faith, hope, and transformation. Let Your Spirit move among us as we worship You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Section 4. Praise and Worship

This morning, we come together to lift up the name of Jesus! Whether you sing with all your heart or worship in quiet reflection, let’s turn our focus to the One who gives us life and hope.

Today’s worship set includes:

• “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
• “What a Beautiful Name”
• “Because He Lives”

Let’s sing with joy and expectation, knowing that our God is faithful!

Section 5. Scripture Reading

Introduction to 1 Corinthians 15:35-38

In today’s Scripture, the Apostle Paul answers a big question: “How are the dead raised? What kind of body will they have?” He reminds us that just like a seed must be buried before it grows into something new, our earthly bodies are temporary—but God has something far greater in store for us.

Scripture Passage – 1 Corinthians 15:35-38 (NIV)

35 But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?”
36 How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.
37 When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else.
38 But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body.

Section 6. Pastoral Prayer or Intercessory Prayer

Intercessory Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the hope of resurrection. In a world filled with uncertainty, remind us that You are in control. Just as You bring life from a seed, You are working in the unseen areas of our lives. Comfort those who are grieving, strengthen those who feel weak, and renew our faith in Your promises.

Congregational Prayer Response

“Lord, we trust in Your plan. Transform our hearts and our lives, just as You bring new life from the seeds that are sown.”

Section 7. Offering

A Heart of Worship Through Giving

Giving is not just an obligation—it’s an act of worship! When we give, we acknowledge that everything we have comes from God. It’s our joy to give back and be a part of His kingdom work.

Prayer for the Offering

Lord, thank You for Your abundant blessings. As we give today, may it be with cheerful hearts, knowing that You use every gift for Your glory. Multiply these offerings and use them to bring hope, healing, and salvation to those in need. Amen.

Section 8. Special Music

A Song of Encouragement

Before we dive into today’s message, let’s take a moment to reflect through special music. Let this song remind us of the promise of resurrection and the power of God’s transforming love.

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A farmer walks into his field, holding a tiny seed in his hand. To the untrained eye, it looks insignificant—just a speck of nothingness. He kneels, presses it into the soil, and covers it up. Burying it. Hiding it. Letting it disappear.

Days pass. Nothing happens. Weeks pass. Still nothing. If you didn’t know better, you’d think the seed had died. But deep underground, something powerful is happening. The outer shell is breaking, the roots are forming, and soon—when the time is right—the seed will burst through the soil, transformed.

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