Sermons on Bethany:

Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Jason Miller on Apr 19, 2010

Mary Magdalene was the first to see the risen Christ? Why? Why not Peter, why not one of the other disciples? What made Mary so special that she was the first? What can we take away from her life to apply to ours?

Mary Magdalene John 20:1-18 Easter isn’t about bunnies and eggs and candy, it’s about the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to continue my series on the Lesser known People of the Bible, but as I sat down and started ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Grand Theft Donkey

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2019

Discussing how Jesus taking a donkey is a precursor of Him offering Himself for us

Grand Theft Donkey? CCCAG Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019 Scripture- Mark 11:1-11 Intro: Favorite Cars- {Whiteboard up- poll congregation for their first car/best car brand and then their dream car.} Now imagine you finally get your dream car. You’re out in the driveway washing and waxing it. You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Supper And The Song

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

This is a communion message that causes great reflection before we take the Lord's Supper.

THE SUPPER AND THE SONG TEXT: Matthew 26:26-30 Matthew 26:26-30 (KJV) And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. [27] And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Triumphal Entry: A Perplexing Day

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 10, 2022

This message looks at the events of Palm Sunday from the differing perspectives of those who were there.

Sermon for CATM – April 10, 2022 – The Triumphal Entry: A Perplexing Day – Matthew 21:1-10 On Palm Sunday we remember a truly perplexing day. As part of our worship today we’ve sung songs of celebration, some of which perhaps have some of the spirit and energy of what we imagine the triumphal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10, Revelation 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today we are wrapping up the series titled “Were you there?”

Today we are wrapping up the series titled “Were you there?” In part 1 we took the journey that Jesus took from the Friday before Passover, all the way up to Passover. Then, in part 2, we examined the events of the Crucifixion. Today is Resurrection Sunday!!! I’d like us to consider 3 things ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Lamb Selection Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 27, 2023

It is time to examine God's Passover lamb, Jesus.

Lamb Selection Day Americans love parades. We tune in to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Plymouth Parade, Bowl Game Parades, and Ticker Tape parades. I have participated in several parades in my life. My social club in high school put together a kazoo band for our Homecoming float in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Mourning

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 25, 2025

We cannot imagine what Mary Magdalene must have felt that long ago Easter morning. But maybe we should try.

They have taken him away. They have taken my Lord away. Why did they have to do it? Wasn't it enough to kill him? Why did they have to steal his body? He isn't any threat to them any more, if he ever was, and neither are we. Why couldn't they just leave us alone to tend his grave? ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Results

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Death does not end life

I. Christ Resurrection declares that death does not end life. A. A man was flying from Chicago to the city of Los Angeles. He engaged the woman sitting next to him in conversation. She was a little over 40, well dressed, and quite articulate. He asked, "Where are you from?" She said, "From Palm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Wholehearted

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006

God hates half-heartedness! The Shiloh Eagles football team has not had a winning season in 6 years. As the new season begins, the Eagles lose the first three games due to their half-heartedness and apathy. Coach Grant Taylor challenges the players to giv

Being Wholehearted Text: Malachi 1:6-14 God hates half-heartedness! The Shiloh Eagles football team has not had a winning season in 6 years. As the new season begins, the Eagles lose the first three games due to their half-heartedness and apathy. Coach Grant Taylor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Deeper Faith Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

A steadfast spirit will hold us through the changing situations of life! How the life of David is an example of faith to us.

GOD’S DEEPER WORK Faith series Pt 4 Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church. We have seen that walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. Our expectations are sometimes misdirected we look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Jesus made two triumphal entries, one in a manger, one on a donkey.

This week starts the season of Lent. During this season we begin to prepare ourselves for the Passion Week, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Through Lent I will be giving a series on the Passion Week. Each week we will look at another aspect of that glorious and painful week. Triumphal ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Hope For Tomorrow, Strength For Today

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

A funeral message, explaining what Jesus meant by calling Himself "the resurrection and the life", and how that comforts us in time of loss.

Opening Remarks: One day a father and his daughter were out for a leisurely drive in the country. It was a hot summer day and the windows were rolled down. Suddenly the daughter began screaming and fidgeting in her seat. A bee had just flown inside the car through the open window. This would not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At Lazarus

Contributed by Mike Flack on Feb 24, 2003

A LOOK AT HOW WE CAN BE ’LIVE, LOOSE AND LETHEL LIKE LAZARUS - THAT IS DYNAMIC, DIFFERENT AND DANGEROUS.

A LOOK AT LAZARUS John 11:19-26,38-45, 12:9-11 Someone has said that Jesus busted up every funeral that He ever attended and that was true as He attended the funeral of Lazarus. I want us to look at Lazarus this morning and specifically what we might learn in being DYNAMIC, DIFFERENT, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-5

Denomination: Friends

Part 01 -- Just Do It God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2011

ACTS IS A MICROCOSM LOOK AT THE EARLY CHURCH. UNDENIABLY THIS BOOK OF THE BIBLE DOES NOT CONTAIN EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH, YET IT DOES CONTAIN EVERYTHING GOD WANTS US TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH. AS WE BEGI

SIMPLE TRUTHS FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 1:3-11 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Issues Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

The religious leaders questioned Jesus' authority. We know Jesus has authority, but does he really have authority over us?

Matthew 21:23-32 "Authority Issues" INTRODUCTION God is a God of abundance and diversity. Looking around the worship area, it is obvious that we are very different people. We like to make things easy, though, so we often condense our diversity down to the basic essentials and say that there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran