Since the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ people have been trying to dismiss either the reality or the importance of this historical event.  Does it really matter?  Jesus was a good role model so why should we really care if He actually rose from the dead or not?  Can't we just say, "Let's allow the spirit of Jesus' teachings to permeate all we do and say..." and let it go at that?  Does it really matter if He is dead and His body is hidden some place and turned to dust?  Of course there were plenty of people in the first century who scoffed at the idea of a literal resurrection.  (Read Acts 17).  On this Easter Sunday we'll be looking at the Holy Spirit's response to these questions and doubts through the apostle Paul to the church at Corinth.  False teachers were attempting to minimize the importance of the gospel and specifically the resurrection.  Paul's response makes it abundantly clear that rejecting the resurrection takes away the very foundation of the gospel message and makes us "of all people, most pitable."  If you'd like to read ahead, check out 1 Corinthians 15 in your Bible.  Read it Sunday morning before you come to church and let's celebrate with joy the great news that the story is not over!