Sermons on Bodies:

Resurrection Unexpected

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 1, 2013

No one really expected the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today we focus on the expectations of two of those who first saw Jesus: John and Mary. What they expected, and how Jesus actually met them, can help your relationship with Jesus too.

No one saw it coming. No one. On the Sunday following the crucifixion of Jesus Christ no one really expected what happened (or at least it they didn’t fully comprehend it). They should have. Shortly after confirming to His men that He was the Messiah, Jesus said: Mark 8:31 “The Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Romans 8:1-39 It's All About Certainty (Romans Lesson)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 17, 2011

Now chapter 8 deals with sanctification.... cleaning of the Christians life by the Holy Spirit and coming to the reality of His presences and how He works in our life and gives us the security of salvation.

10-16-2011 Romans 8:1-39 It's All About Certainty At the end of chapter 7 in our study last week...we read that Paul said 24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Even Paul struggled with sin of the flesh...but he thank God through Jesus that he could live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Unity

Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 28, 2022

Without Unity, the church will lose it's light. It will no longer be able to show the light of Christ to a lost world.

THE NEED FOR UNITY We are told that the church is to be salt and light, a beacon to a lost world. But we will lose our light, our mission if there is not unity in our church. Let us look this morning at how Jesus wants his earthly body, the church, to function. But first let us pray. Prayer 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, John 17:20-23, John 13:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why I Believe In The Resurection

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018

The necessity of the resurrection for salvation

WHY I BELIEVE (in the Resurrection) SCRIPTURE: I Cor 15:12-22 INTRODUCTION: Is it Important to Believe in the Resurrection? The Resurrection of Jesus is the foundation fact on which Christianity is built. Clarence Larkin pg 129 "Rightly Dividing the Word" There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Distractions At Easter”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 18, 2025

Life can bring distractions. the first distraction was created by the Pharisees 2000 years ago . a story by Charles Colson (I've used it before) a quote from Leonard Sweet Jesus A Theography

In Jesus Holy Name Easter 2020 Text: Matthew 28:2,11 Redeemer “The Distractions at Easter” Welcome to Easter! He is risen! He is risen indeed! But There many distractions. The first distraction happened 2000 years ago when the Pharisees paid he soldiers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2, Matthew 28:11

Denomination: Lutheran

In Remembrance

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Nov 16, 2002

Communion is a time of remembrance bringing into the presence of Jesus Christ

Sermon: In Remembrance I Cor 11:17-36 November 3, 2002 I. Introduction A. A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-36

Denomination: United Methodist

No One Comes Back From The Dead

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

Proof of the Resurrection.

We demand evidence when we are accused of almost anything. If you have ever had a car wreck with someone else, you know how quickly the blame game starts but usually the evidence can prove who was really at fault. The best part about a car wreck is how the other person reacts, regardless of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can God Have A Son?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2009

Nothing is too hard for God!

My understanding is that Islamics and even some groups who use the term Christian have a problem with Jesus being the Son of God. After all, one means one how can God have a Son? While I understand that the doctrine of the Trinity or Tri-unity of God is hard for the human mind to grasp, it is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am Gifted" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 5, 2014

What is Christ’s gift? Well it’s the spoils of his victory over sin and death. We know that he has all authority in heaven and on earth, he has inherited all of creation. So the measure of his gift is unlimited.

“I Am Gifted” (Eph 4:1-16) One of my best friends when I was growing up played hockey with me. We did everything together. Played army at construction sites, floor hockey in his huge basement, tobogganed on the hill behind his house, rode dirtbikes, went to the same school. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014

The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

A Cunningly Devised Fable? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2022

Easter: This message examines a common argument against the resurrection and looks at some simple proofs. We will come to realize that the resurrection did indeed happen, and that it is far from being a cunningly devised fable.

I wish to begin our message with a quote. Virginia, minister once stated, “We have closed our minds to such trivial considerations as the question of the resurrection of Christ. If you fundamentalists wish to believe that nonsense, we have no objections, but we have more important things to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, 1 Corinthians 15:5-8, 2 Peter 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

"the Road To Redemption"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 5, 2022

John gives us God's view of salvation coming into the world. We get a picture of an awesome journey Jesus took to bring redemption to the world. The journey that John describes in our text is the most amazing journey ever taken. I call it, the road to redemption!

Subject: "The Road to Redemption" Text: John 1:1-14 Joh 1:1-14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Isaiah 57:15, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Methodist

Ghosts Of The Godly

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Dead Christians came out of the graves when Jesus rose from the dead, and this leads to many questions about the ghosts of the godly.

History is full of the weird and mysterious in relation to the dead. In Barbados, in the West Indies, in 1812, a vault was opened and three coffins were in a confused state. In 1815 and 1819 it was opened, and again, each time the coffins were in disarray. The Governor, Lord Cambermere had the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:5-54

More About The Apostles Life Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017

Fear not. Persecution promised. Murder promised. God will be with them (YOU).

I. Introduction A. We live in a small town where we have a volunteer Ambulance Corp. We are blessed with many dedicated and fully qualified attendants, who staff our ambulances and give freely of themselves. I was chatting with one of the EMS responders one day and she could hardly stifle a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Signed, Sealed And Delivered

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 22, 2024

A funeral sermon about the guarantee of resurrection.

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26. Subject; What does Jesus’ resurrection tell us about our inevitable(impending) death? Compliment; his resurrection is the first fruits of our resurrection! Big idea; Jesus’ resurrection is the guarantee of our resurrection! Introduction/attention - Pastor Earl had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational