Sermons on Burial And Resurrection:

Are You Discouraged?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007

This sermond takes a look at the spiritual condition of the two disciples of Christ who were on the road to Emmaus when they encountered Christ.

Introduction: What a weekend it had been for the followers of Jesus. It seemed as if the bottom fell out of their lives. All of their hopes and dreams had seemed to vanish on Friday when Jesus had died on the cross. They were in a state of shock and fear. Everything had happened so fast. Early on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 15, 2007

Belief in Jesus brings clarity to our lives.

BELIEVING IS SEEING John 20.19-31 S: Resurrection C: Belief Pr: BELIEF IN JESUS BRINGS CLARITY TO OUR LIVES. TS: We will find in our study of John 20.19-31 where our relationship with Jesus begins. Type: Inductive I. PEACE (19-20) II. MISSION (21-23) III. UNBELIEF (24-25) IV. WORSHIP ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Death No Longer Reign Over Us

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 15, 2007

Since Christ has risen, we know that God has the power to raise the dead. His resurrection is the guarantee of our resurrection.

Death no Longer Reign over Us I Corinthians 15:12-28 April 8, 2007 Introduction Since the beginning of time, death has been a mystery. Even Job asked the question, “If a man dies, will he live again?” (Job 14:14) Death shakes all of us when it comes. We grieved and mourned the death of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Foundation Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 16, 2007

The foundation to living a victorious life in Christ is to have the risen Savior open your mind so you can understand the Holy Scriptures.

Turn your Bibles to Matthew 4:1-11 Title: Victorious Foundation Theme: Walking on the Winning Side Series: Easter Season Messages Introduction: This is the day that I like to refer to as “Resurrection Sunday Celebration.” It was on the first day of the week, very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Many Convincing Proofs

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 18, 2007

Following His resurrection, Jesus offered many convincing proofs He is alive.

Many Convincing Proofs Acts 1:3 INTRO.: Some very creative theories have been offered regarding the resurrection of Jesus. His disciples stole His body. The women went to the wrong tomb. Mass hallucination. He only fainted, didn’t really die. Jesus gave “many convincing proofs” of His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need The Easter Eggs

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Apr 22, 2007

Easter is the celebration of an impossible miracle. We forget this at our peril.

As people of faith have been saying for centuries, “The Lord works in funny ways.” I mean, REALLY funny. In my case, God actually set me about the task of watching my DVD of Woody Allen’s ANNIE HALL at about one in the morning when I knew good and well I had to get up and go in to the hospital at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Yes! He Really Lives.)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 24, 2007

My Redeemer lives to bless me with his love and to help me in time of need.

Wasn’t last Sunday glorious? Yes, Easter really is the most glorious day known to mankind. But if that’s true, then what makes this Sunday? Is it not as glorious? Are Sundays after Easter like the day after the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup Final – a big let down, even if your team did win? It’s hard ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have Seen The Lord!!

Contributed by Carl Benge on Apr 28, 2007

Easter Sermon, based on Mary Magdelene’s pronouncement she had seen Jesus at the Tomb and the evangelistic message of bringing Christ to others.

How many of us have ever tried to imagine ourselves, being amongst those in that upper room so many centuries ago. Have you ever tried to imagine, what was going through the minds of the disciples? The emotion in that room must have been incredible. Mary Magdalene has already shared that Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Apr 30, 2007

This passages encourages us to make fear a non factor in our lives: I. Jesus Comes To Us II. Jesus Brings Assurance To Us III. Jesus Commissions Us IV. Jesus Enables Us

Resurrection Encounters: Part I Fear Factor: April 15, 2007. John 20: 19-23 CBC When it comes to television, the only thing that is must see tv to me is some type of ballgame be it basketball, baseball, etc. Yet as I read the paper and listen on the radio they will run down the top shows on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stirring In The Cemetary

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Apr 30, 2007

Jesus Christ rose again from the grave to give salvation to everyone who will come.

STIRRING IN THE CEMETARY TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15.3-4 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus is a historical fact. He arose from the dead. Many groups have tried to disprove this fact. But as we see in Scripture, the evidence is overwhelming to this fact. John’s Gospel is written as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Easter 2007

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 1, 2007

The Resurrection gives us hope for life after death, and for new life right now.

Easter 2007 [Glen Presley poem] Matthew 28:1-10 On Friday Benjamin drew this picture of the cross with the devil saying “I can’t believe I won!” God says, “no you didn’t.” and the devil says “aw man!” What looks like a defeat for Jesus is not a defeat. By going to the cross, paying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: *other

Leave Your Graveyard Clothes In The Graveyard

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 2, 2007

What has you all wrapped and entangled up to the point that you can’t follow or serve the Lord?

John 19:38-42 John 20:1-10 Topic: Leaving your graveyard clothes in the graveyard In these passage of scriptures, we read about Mary Magdalene, and the other women going to the sepulcher to anoint the body of Jesus Christ. About 3 days earlier, Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 7, 2007

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter

6th Sunday of Easter John 14:23-29 "The Legacy" John 14: 23* Jesus answered him, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. 24* He who does not love me does not keep my words; and the word which you hear is not ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

It Started With A Warning

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on May 8, 2007

Easter through the eyes of Peter. A message of hope for those who waver from the purpose that God creaTED THEM FOR.

31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. 32 But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Thomas Sees Jesus Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

In our journey to see Jesus, the way His disciples saw Him after the resurrection, I want to tell you a story of someone who missed out. At least at first…

Thomas Sees Jesus: Series – Seeing Jesus John 20:24-29 Apr 29, 2007 Intro: Have you ever felt like you really missed out? Like others around you got to experience something that you didn’t? Every year we have an annual “pastor’s and spouses” conference in November. In Banff. At the Banff ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist