Sermons on Appearing:

Part 3 - The Certainty Of The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 16, 2020

How can we be sure that Jesus is returning and why is this important to the messages to the 7 churches https://youtu.be/TqkIXqz7n3c

View this sermon https://youtu.be/TqkIXqz7n3c The Certainty of the Second Coming May 3, 2020 Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Revelation 1:7-8 Before we go on to looking at the letters Jesus sent to the seven church in Asia Minor, I want to circle back around to verses 7 & 8 of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8, Titus 2:11-13, Matthew 24:44, 2 Timothy 4:8, Zechariah 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 13, 2020

Mark’s account of the resurrection feels abrupt. Like it’s not finished yet. There’s a reason for that. We are the rest of the story.

The Rest of the Story 1 Corinthians 15:3-10; Mark 15:21-16:8 He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed. It is such a blessing to be with you on this Easter Sunday Morning. Please take your Bibles and turn to Mark 15. But I also would like you to put a bookmark in 1 Corinthians 15, because we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Lord And My God

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015

Do you sit with Thomas, as one seeking? Do you sit with the others, still excited from the week before? Perhaps you sit on your own, neither excited nor doubting. May you proclaim as Thomas did "My Lord and My God". Updated March2021.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 So here we are... One week ... after Easter. How has this week been ... for you? How are you this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:9, Matthew 7:7, John 20:19-31, 1 Peter 1:8-9, 1 Peter 1:12, 1 Peter 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Manoah

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2015

Oddly enough, I believe it’s Samson’s mother who was the more level headed and perhaps strongest, spiritually in the family. It’s from her that I hope we can gain some important lessons.

6 September 2005 Manoah Judges 13, 14 Samson was one of the last judges to appear in Israel. Despite the fact that he was gifted with extraordinary physical strength, Samson was morally and spiritually weak. His feud with the Philistines, who dominated the Israelites during his lifetime, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Journey

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019

God’s call to take the journey to worship the newborn king isn’t just for those born to privilege, or those born in the church. It isn’t just for pastors, scholars, and religious leaders. No, God’s call to worship is for anyone who will listen.

OPENING STORY An old king sat uncomfortably on his throne, fingernails dug into well-worn grooves in the wood as he waited nervously for the mysterious travelers to approach. All Jerusalem was abuzz with the rumors that these men were searching for a new heir which had just been born, yet neither ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Better Look Up Than Down

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Colossians 3

BETTER LOOK UP THAN DOWN (COLOSSIANS 3:1-11) What is on your mind? What do people think of? A while ago a group called The Brainwaves group surveyed 1,000 adults on what personal values and concerns are “always on their minds.”. 33% (the lowest percentage) says “Power/influence to get what I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Who He Says He Is

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 19, 2019

An Easter sermon showing Jesus is who He says He is.

He is Risen! April 21, 2019 Have you ever received an email or fax that tells you somebody in Nigeria wants you to send them money so they can unlock a huge sum of money, of which some of that money will be sent to you, making you amazingly wealthy? All you have to do is give them your bank ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Have You Responded To Jesus’ Resurrection?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 23, 2019

This message is about the disciples and their response to Jesus’ resurrection. And their response mirrors how many Christians respond to Jesus today.

Jesus’ resurrection on that third day was 4000 years in the making. When God raised Jesus from the dead, it was the crescendo of our Heavenly Father’s plan to make it available for man to once again have His spiritual life living inside of him. That’s why Jesus not only died a spiritual death but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20, Luke 24:13, Luke 24:27-32, Luke 24:44-49, 1 Corinthians 15:12-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Making Of A Masterpiece Part 2 Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2014

God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus... accomplishing his will in us and through us.

Title: The Making of a Masterpiece Part 2 Text: Philippians 1:6 Thesis: God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus…accomplishing his will in us and through us. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with us as people who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowd Rejoices. Jesus Weeps. Palm Sunday-God's Tlc

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 12, 2014

How do we respond to God’s Timing, when it does not match our own? How do we respond to God’s Love, both the Love He gives us, and the Love he desires to show through us to others? How do we obey God’s Command, even when it means our own suffering?

What are the strongest days of the week? An Episcopal priest was preaching in an unfamiliar church one Sunday morning. As he stood in the pulpit to begin the service, he tapped the microphone to make sure that it was on. He heard nothing even though it was working fine. He wanted to give the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: *other

Moving Out Of The Cemetery Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 18, 2014

Get the moving truck ready, Jesus is moving out of the cemetery!

INTRODUCTION • OPENING VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Easter is a holiday that makes NO sense without Jesus. • Why did Jesus suffer as He did? When we come to the realization as to why He died, we then need to make a choice! • Do we accept Him as our Savior or do we ignore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Got Vision?"

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 24, 2014

Here is a message challenging the Christian to have a vision for our life...

Got Vision? Acts 26:12-16 This morning I would like to speak a message that I believe the Lord has placed upon my heart. The message is entitled "Got Vision?" Acts 26:12 On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. Acts 26:13 About ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Angel And The Little Book Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

The strong angel gives John a "little book"; single message on Revelation 10

I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, and cried with a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Case For A Creator (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

The Case for a Creator (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/28/2013 If you’re a guest here this morning or you just missed a couple of Sundays, we are now on week four of a five-week series examining the evidence for God’s existence—the case for a Creator. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Is Satan Real?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 6, 2014

A sermon to warn of the most dangerous spiritual being on earth.

"Is Satan Real?" Isaiah 14:12-15 Isaiah 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist