Sermons on Appearing:

"Can Not Cover Up The Resurrection"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 9, 2015

They tried to cover the rising of Christ but you can't.

Cannot cover up the Resurrection they tried but it didn’t work! Matthew 28:62-66 1. They were told to make the tomb secure • 62The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. • 63"Sir," they said, "we remember that while he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:62-66

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth About Easter

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 23, 2019

There's a whole lot about Easter that has nothing to do with the Resurrection and some things that do, aren't accurate. BUT, Jesus really did die, was buried, and rose again!

The Truth about Easter April 21, 2019 Morning Service Resurrection Sunday Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus really did die, was buried, and rose again. Focus Passage: John 20:1-18 Supplemental Passage: For as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be With You - When You Doubt Like Thomas!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 28, 2019

Doubt is the number one barrier to peace

Weekend Message/Devotion April 28, 2019 John 20:19-31 Peace Be with You Aaaah, the thought of PEACE! We so often hear that entreaty – “Lord, we pray today for World Peace” and feel that same sentiment. What a glorious day that would be – universal peace! So, what is the real barrier to world ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 8:31, Luke 24:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 3, 2016

Jesus commissions his disciples to be his witnesses to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:1-14 “Sharing the Good News” INTRODUCTION The chocolate Easter bunnies have been consumed along with much of the Easter candy. Easter outfits have been cleaned and hung back up in closets. If the Easter decorations haven’t been taken down and stored, then they soon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Favoritism Forbidden PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

Showing favoritism goes against God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we should strive to treat everyone equally, as God does.

Good morning, church family! Today we are diving headfirst into the book of James. We're going to discuss a topic that we all wrestle with from time to time. That's right, we're talking about favoritism, and how it goes against the Golden Rule and God's judgement. It's a tough subject, but as Billy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Topics: Treat Others, Golden Rule

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

The Biblical record about the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Reality of the Resurrection We need to come to a conclusion today that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is more than a fairy tale, more than a legend, and more than some religious symbol. It is a historical fact that is indisputable. In fact, Billy Graham said that, “There is more evidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:44-65

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2007

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 5, 2007

He is risen - He is risen indeed. What are the implications for us?

NR 08-04-07 Easter Sunday Morning Story: There is a picture, drawn by Clive Chislett which is mounted on one of the original Norman pillars of our Church here in New Romney. It is on the pillar closest to the war memorial. Do have a look at it before you leave today. In the picture, Faust is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Still On The Throne

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jan 21, 2008

God gave me a vision of Him on His throne.

God Is Still on the Throne Psalm 93:1-2 1. The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The Lord is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved. 2. Your Throne is established from of old; you are from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Angels And Demons

Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 23, 2022

Yes, actual angels and demons walk among us. Both types of angels influence us by whispering into our hearts and minds. Some are warnings, some are enticements to temptations. When demons do that, those are evil thoughts we must conquer.

Angels and Demons Yes, actual angels and demons are walking among us. Sometimes both types of angels influence us via visions or whispering into our hearts and minds. Some are warnings, some are enticements to temptations. When demons do that, those are evil thoughts we must conquer, for they are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:20, Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion Is A Lamb: The Humility Of God Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 13, 2002

We can rest in the fact that: 1. God’s strength is disguised as weakness. 2. God has a plan. 3. God is in control.

In chapter four of the book of Revelation, John describes a scene in heaven which is beyond words. God is seated on the throne. He rules the universe. He has the right, the authority and the power to end the world. And he is surrounded by living beings that John has never seen before, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Ezekiel And The Storm Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If you were asked to describe God, how would you? For many people, God is a mystery. Yet, I want to take us back in time to ancient Iraq where Ezekiel’s tells of a vision of a great God. The ancient rabbis of ancient of Israel did not want anyone under the age of 30 reading Ezekiel’s prophecy.

The Aim of This Series Over the course of this fall sermon series, we are witnessing a series of encounters between ordinary people and extraordinary God. These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a crisis of some kind. There’s a crisis, an extraordinary time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Example Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 1, 2003

To show how following Christ’s attitude of Service, Humility and Obedience leads one to righteousness. Part 2 of 4 in The Ultimate Christ series.

The Ultimate Example Philippians 2:5–8 THESIS: To show how following Christ’s attitude of Service, Humility and Obedience leads one to righteousness. INTRODUCTION There was a movie out recently called Shallow Hal. In that move, Hal was given the gift of seeing a woman not as she looked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Behind Closed Doors

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011

Sermon for Ascension Sunday, 2011

Luke 24: 44 – 53 / From Behind Closed Doors Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s together with the answer to the puzzle that should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection & Ascension (Mark 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 14, 2024

Do we choose to believe or doubt? Let's look at Mark 16.

Who did Jesus meet after His resurrection? What will happen to whoever believes and is baptized? What did the disciples do after Jesus ascended to heaven? Are we continuing that legacy? Let’s find out in Mark 16. What happened after sunset, when the Sabbath ended, and the following Sunday morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Jesus: Born In A Barn

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2022

I would like to challenge you this Christmas season to up your thankfulness!

THANKFUL FOR JESUS ‘Born in a Barn’ Luke 2:8-21 #Christmas2022 #Heresy READING OF SCRIPTURE We are going to begin this morning by reading Scripture, but I would like your help and participation as we do so. The passage will be on the screen, as we read, please read out the words in yellow and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ