Sermons on Bodily Resurrection:

Foundations - The Resurrection, Cold Theology Or Hot Reality Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Why do you believe in life after death. Your reason may tell a lot about your confidence in Jesus

OPENING: "Do you believe in life after death?" the boss asked his younger employee. "Yes, sir." "Well, then, that makes everything just fine," the boss went on. "About an hour after you left yesterday to go to your grandfather’s funeral, he stopped in to see you." APPLICATION: Do you believe ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Draw More Power From Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 24, 2005

We sing the song, "Finding more power than I ever dreamed. I’m learning to lean on Jesus." Yet, many of us are not fully appropriating the power of His resurrection in our lives. Here are ten steps to living more in the light of His resurrection power, pu

Draw More Power From Christ’s Resurrection Acts 2:22-2:36 Christ’s resurrection gives us the assurance that all things done in the name of Jesus and for His purposes, will be victorious. Even though many Christians realize this truth they still live in with self-doubts. Many people wonder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Was Jesus Between His Death And The Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 7, 2010

To explain that Paradise and Hades are different than Heaven and and hell.

"I Want The Truth!” January 10, 2010 This morning I am going to start a new sermon series entitled “I want the truth!” This series will last as long as you want it to. Let me explain. This series will be to answer spiritual questions that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:29-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evidence Of The Resurrection - Personal Testimonies (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 12, 2013

A sermon examining how personal testimonies serve as evidence of Christ's Resurrection.

Evidence Of The Resurrection Personal Testimonies (Part 1) I Corinthians 15:5-7 Thus far in our study of I Corinthians 15 we have been considering the evidence that Paul submits in defense of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We’ve looked closely at Exhibit A: The Church. We saw how the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Return And Resurrection: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

There are six things I want to point out about these 3 verses. The events of the Lord’s return and of the resurrection are clearly spelled out in these verses.

Last Wednesday in 1 Thess. 4: 13-15, Paul told us he didn’t want us to be ignorant about those who have fallen asleep. He basically told us that it was OK to grieve over the loss of our loved ones, but he said not to grieve as one who has no hope. He assured us that our loved ones who have died ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Return And Resurrection: Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

Paul wants to make it perfectly clear that he doesn’t know when the Lord is returning to earth, nor does anyone else. We will note five things about this passage for this study.

We have spent the last two Wednesday studies talking about the RAPTURE and what we can expect. Paul said he didn’t want us to be ignorant of what is going to happen even though many Christians are. He has explained how the dead in Christ will rise first and then we who are living Christians at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Your Resurrection Day!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 4, 2010

The greatest Day, a Holy day, and Christ desires to share His resurrection with us.

It’s Your Resurrection Day! Matthew 28:1-6 It’s said that Winston Churchill planned his own funeral in St. Paul’s Cathedral. He included great hymns of the church. After the benediction a bugle player was positioned high in the dome played “Taps,” the universal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resurrection Isn’t Just For Easter Sunday

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 24, 2011

The resurrection happened so that acts 2 could happen. Not just forgiven people but transformed people. We are forgiven so that we can have with God in Jesus Christ and be remade in Jesus’ image.f

Intro: Someone asked me are we having anything special today? I said no. I have thought about that all week. We are having something special today we are celebrating the resurrection of our savior, Lord, Master, King, friend, and God. Jesus Christ. We do not have to have pageants or special ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Us From Evil: The Hope Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 2, 2011

The resurrection makes life worth living -- and leaving!

DELIVER US FROM EVIL: THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION Revelation 14:13 Sermon Objective: The Resurrection makes life worth living … and leaving. INTRO Easter Sunday, as exhilarating as it is, has, shall I say a “negative side-effect” that we must address. If we are not careful we begin to live and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter 2013 Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2013

Evidence to show why one should believe in Christ's Resurrection

Easter 2013 Dr. Elmer Towns Why Believe in Christ’s Resurrection? March 31, 2013 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

“i Am The Resurrection And The Life” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 9, 2013

Jesus is the source of resurrection life.

Jesus had received word about the illness of his friend, Lazarus. Upon receiving the news, Jesus tarried two days before journeying to Bethany, Lazarus’ home. Upon arriving there, He was told that Lazarus had died. All of this was in God’s plan, of course, for it was the Father’s ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

"See The Pandemic In The Light Of Christ’s Resurrection” Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 11, 2020

How to preach the great joy of Christ's resurrection in the midst of a pandemic?

It was not easy to prepare the message today. Why? Because, first this is my 30th year preparing a sermon on the topic of Easter. If you were a preacher, you would understand the struggle of preparing a new message (not a recycled one 😊) that is both biblical and relevant. The second ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019

The tomb is empty

1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure it. “Pilate said . . . make it as secure as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-3, Matthew 27:65-66, John 20:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"why Does The Resurrection Matter"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb.

Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Vs. Secular Ideology: The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

There is a war on today. It's not a war of guns or bombs, but a war of ideas. The war is about worldview. The war is about the course of human history. The war is about religion and the eviction of God from modern society.

There is a war on today. It's not a war of guns or bombs, but a war of ideas. The war is about worldview. The war is about the course of human history. The war is about religion and the eviction of God from modern society. Battles rage on the horizon at this very moment. We can hear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Salvation Army