Sermons on bodily resurrection:

Why I Follow Jesus

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 7, 2003

1 Corinthians 15 gives us the reasons we follow Jesus.

GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Why I Follow Jesus - 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Introduction: Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: 1. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Foursquare

The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

Contributed by John White on Apr 1, 2006

An Easter message focused upon the veracity of the Easter story.

THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB Luke 24:1-12 Have you ever seen an old empty house in a deserted neighborhood? Perhaps the doors stand ajar, sagging on hinges, loosened by the ravages of weather and time. Have you noticed the vacant stare of glassless windows? If you paused to listen you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 27, 2020

Today, we'll be looking at several facts of the Resurrection...

1.) The Reality of the Resurrection – Christ is risen indeed! (1 Cor 15:1 NKJV) Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, (1 Cor 15:2 NKJV) by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Logic & Illogic Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 12, 2004

When it comes to understanding God, logic is important - but when we use human standards of logic we can miss God completely. Find out what illogical ideas people have about God. This study also explains ways to tell why you believe what you believe.

Find more Bible studies and audio at www.LivingWatersWeb.com Introduction Logic is a great thing. No, I’m not Vulcan, but I like to think logically when I can. In fact, God supports logic when He says: “Come now let us reason together, though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Choose Life

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007

Evangelistic sermon including proof of resurrection.

The Easter service at a church in Mississippi was interrupted a few years ago by an unexpected guest. In the middle of the service a man entered the church with a gun in one hand and the leash attached to a German Shepherd dog in the other hand. He ran to the front of the auditorium, shot his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Journey To Faith

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Mary Magdalene’s world had collapsed on the crucifixion of Jesus and she came to the tomb Searching, Learning, Seeing and then Believing.

The resurrection of Jesus demands a personal response. Pollsters take pleasure in getting the opinion of the general public, asking, "Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead?" They are keen to tell us: what percentage believe he actually physically came to life again; how many say he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

My Response To The Resurrection

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 24, 2008

Which of the four possible responses to the resurrection will I make - deny it, be distracted from it, be deceived about it or delight in it?

Thank you so much for joining us this morning for our annual Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service. Every year as we approach the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, I always enjoy going back and reading the Biblical accounts of all the activity that was going on in connection with the only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of The Christian's Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2012

In our lesson today, we learn about the hope of the Christian's resurrection.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of what happens to our bodies when we die. There are some who believe that the bodies of Christians are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Sense Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 5, 2021

When the apostles first heard of the resurrection of Jesus, the words seemed as nonsense to them. How can you make sense of the Resurrection? Take the four steps they did!

Luke 24:8-35; 44-46 Main Idea: RE: Jesus’ Resurrection: Investigate, Evaluate, Believe & Adjust Your Life Accordingly For the last 6 months, I’ve been somewhat obsessed with the supernatural—miracles in history. I know they’ve happened; I know they happen today, and I’ve had some happen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:10-47, John 11:25-26, John 3:16, John 14:6

Denomination: Bible Church

A Cunningly Devised Fable? Series

Contributed by Boomer 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

Mary The Mother Of James And Joses. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 10, 2021

Luke 8:1-3 names some of the women who are recorded in the resurrection account. Without the resurrection Jesus can be viewed as just another good man who died for His cause - or a Roman crucifixion of a false messiah.

Mary the mother of James and Joses. Mark 15:40–41, Luke 8:1-3 Many of us are aware of the Resurrection of Jesus , but we don’t always realise how we got the record of this event: and it is this: the first witnesses of the resurrection were women. Now with our 21st century ears when we hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Check The Rock!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004

We at Easter need to be COOL by doing the following actions: 1. Check the rock. 2. Observe the empty tomb. 3. Open our spiritual eyes. 4. Look and see Jesus.

Check the Rock! It Rocks! COOL!: Easter Sermon 2004 Thesis: We at Easter need to be COOL by doing the following actions: 1. Check the rock. 2. Observe the empty tomb. 3. Open our spiritual eyes. 4. Look and see Jesus. Scripture Text: Matthew 28:1-20; (Play on CD) Luke 24:1-10; Mark 16:1-8 So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20, Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Hope Arise (Easter)

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 30, 2021

As we look at several of the encounters that the Risen Lord had with various people, we see hope rising in places of - grief, fear, doubt and failure.

Let HOPE Rise! Easter 2020 I want to start off today with some powerful words that Paul put to paper 2000 years ago, NOT ONLY for a bunch of believers who were living in the city of Corinth… BUT ALSO - for (you and I) today, at this very moment on April 12, 2020. Now, brothers, I want to remind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, John 20:10-16, John 20:25, Mark 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"do Not Be Afraid...he Is Not Here!"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 30, 2024

This is a message for Easter.

Title: “Do not be afraid…He is not here!” Scripture: Mt. 28:5-6 Type: Easter/Evangelistic Where: GNBC 3-31-24 Intro: My father-in-law was a man who knew a lot about a lot and a little about everything. He knew things the average person didn’t know or sometimes even care to know. In 1973 while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When We Are Out Of Here!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 8, 2008

Christians are people whose hope is rooted in the bedrock truth of the resurrection.

Title: When We Are Out of Here Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Big Idea: Christians are people of hope. Introduction What happens when we die? In most cultures it is customary to have a memorial service of some sort… over the years I have planned a few such services. When planning a service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational