Sermons on Black Friday:

The Resurrection Was No Hoax. Jesus Rising From The Dead Is No April Fool

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 1, 2011

A short talk given at a local school where I was invited to take an Easter assembly on the last day of term. The date was Friday 1st April 2011. I used the opportunity to talk about April Fools day hoaxes, and to say I believe the resurrection is true!

On Sunday 17th April many Churches will celebrate an event known as Palm Sunday, remembering when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a Donkey. Now I know a donkey doesn’t sound impressive, but back then people expected a saviour to come riding on a donkey so they knew what it meant. The Bible puts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-8

Denomination: Anglican

He Who Endured Hostility Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2011

Jesus Christ is so much at the center of everything that we can sometimes learn more about him from the Old Testament than we can the New!

He Who Endured Hostility (Isaiah 50:4-11 with Hebrews 12:1-3) 1. Who we are is either a great blessing or a great curse. "You can be pleased with nothing when you are not pleased with yourself." Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. 2. When I have to deal with grouchy, negative people, I console myself as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatness Of The Gospel

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011

The word ‘gospel’ (Old English for God’s spell) literally means ‘the story of God.’ It is the good news. It is the message of hope, of peace, and of grace… the message of salvation. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul outlines the three parts of

The word ‘gospel’ (Old English for God’s spell) literally means ‘the story of God.’ It is the good news. It is the message of hope, of peace, and of grace… the message of salvation. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul outlines the three parts of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus was not just a good man with a good example to share. He was something much more. Jesus was the substitutionary sacrifice we all need because we sinned against God and cannot offer a sufficient payment to cover our debt.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? I can see why the good actions of Jesus may cause some people to emulate him. I can even see that it may lead to better lives, but I cannot see how His example can change their hearts! Alan Scholes, a former agnostic testifies from his experience: “I had often heard my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Was Jesus Glad For The Cross?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 27, 2022

Jesus voluntarily went to the Cross and endured its pain and shame with joyful gladness because He wanted to spend eternity with you!!

"...looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2 ESV) "We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Acts 2:25-28, Hebrews 1:9, Zephaniah 3:17, Luke 15:7, Jude 1:24, Psalm 32:2, Hebrews 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion Gospel According To Mark Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 1, 2021

The story of Jesus's death - a new dramatised version

It's a custom in the Anglo-Catholic and Roman Catholic traditions to read a dramatised version of one of the Gospel accounts of Jesus death either on Palm Sunday or Good Friday (Or more traditionally one Gospel version on one and one on another) This is a new adaption from the message ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 2, 2021

Knowing Jesus as the Good Shepherd gives us confidence to hear His voice because; He has laid down his life; He is committed; He knows us; and He is expanding the flock. Listen to Him.

Message John 10:11 I Am The Good Shepherd I wonder if there were days when the shepherds in first century Judea had times when they thought … “I am sick and tired of looking after these sheep.” Sheep are not the easiest animals to look after – especially for a shepherd in Jesus day. Sheep easily ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot: A Blessed And Cursed Man

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 5, 2025

Judas Iscariot lived together with Jesus and other disciples for more than three years. They ate, prayed, and traveled together. They have built a strong relationship and spiritual bond. How could he betray Jesus?

Today we will discuss this topic: “Judas Iscariot, a Blessed and a Cursed Man,” taken from Mark 14:43-52. Who is Judas Iscariot? The Bible and history do not provide much information about the origin of Judas. What is certain is that he was one of the twelve men that the Lord Jesus chose to be His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52, Luke 6:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Pains, My Gains (The Power Of The Cross)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025

The cross of Jesus Christ remains the most powerful symbol of love, sacrifice, and redemption. It was on that rugged cross that heaven’s mercy met humanity’s misery.

HIS PAINS, MY GAINS (THE POWER OF THE CROSS) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 53:3–6 (KJV) “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Supporting Texts: John 19:1–30, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Thirst!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 13, 2017

An Easter sermonette, one of eight that will delivered on Good Friday at Colombo Central Corps, Sri Lanka. Short for it is to be translated, in what is a three hour service.

How many Fridays in a year? Yes but only one is good. Good because of God's goodness not mans. Later knowing that it was now completed, and so the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty,” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7, Psalm 22:12-18, John 19:28-30, John 4:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Drowsy In The History Class

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010

For both Transfiguration Sunday and Black History Month: We must not fall asleep to our racial and ethnic history, to the history of action for justice, or to our own personal histories and who has shaped us.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC February 13, 1994 This, as you know, is Black History Month. Black History Month. What image does the word "history" conjure up for you? It may be that you are with industrialist Henry Ford, who said, "History is mostly bunk". Well, that's short and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes Of The Bible: Esther Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Esther. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

Heroes of the Bible: Esther Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/5/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Narnia: Aslan Is On The Move Series

Contributed by Scott Lohse on Nov 27, 2005

I am preaching a series on Narnia during advent/ including Christmas eve to explore the Christian symbolism of this story.

11-27-05 “Aslan is on the Move” Rev. Scott Lohse Hello, My name is Lucy Pevensie and now I dwell in the land beyond the sea (which I have since come to know as heaven) but I was just a youngster living in Britain during the second World War when the story I want to share with you all began. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 12, 2009

This sermon stresses the benefits of thanksgiving in our day to day lives and unveils what the bible has to say about seeing our troubles from the proper perspective.

I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving… It has always been so strange to me how Thanksgiving has changed since its original conception—even from when I was a kid. For instance, how ironic is it that the very day after Thanksgiving just happens to be the biggest shopping day of the year! Think about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Thanksgiving To-Do List

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

A Thanksgiving Sermon from Psalm 105:1-4

A Thanksgiving To-Do List Psalm 105:1-4 What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Many of you plan on doing some cooking, entertaining some family or friends. You’ve got a menu to plan, groceries to buy, dining rooms to decorate. Maybe you’ve already started, or maybe you’ll wait until the last ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-4

Denomination: Baptist