Preaching Prep

I am working on my Easter sermon and am trying to access the meaning and power of the story in a new way. As a starting place I transcribed the scripture (John 20:1-2, 11-18) and then began asking questions.  Below are the questions...hopefully the answers will provide the sermon. 

• What if you've never heard the resurrection story before?
• What if you've heard it 50+ times?
• What does it matter?
• What difference does the resurrection make?
• So the tomb is empty, who cares?
• What does it matter that Jesus is alive?

Prayer for sermon preparation

Lord, be in my mind that I might find your truth in the words of scripture.  Guide my thoughts that I might express your message for your people. Through Christ I pray, amen.