Sermons on Burial:

Letting Christ's Light Shine (Mary Of Magdala)

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 1, 2007

It is a dark world we live in. While his father goes for a towel, his baby drowns in bathwater. A young husband is deserted by his wife of one year, and an elderly man is plagued by a heart condition that could take him at a moments notice. What do we do?

Mary of Magdala Magdala: important agricultural, fishing, trade center of ancient Galilee Mary’s name can mean: Tower, greatness Her name can mean: Rebellious, bitter Mary rebelled against God in her earlier years She tried to control her life, do her own thing, yet ended up losing control. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seeker, The Believer, And The Skeptic

Contributed by Dwight Hord on Dec 21, 2011

An Easter message to identify and challanges belivers to see what kind of believer we are. There are 3 types of believers... The Seeker, The Believer, and The Skeptic. Where do you fit?

The Seeker, The Believer, and the Skeptic Text: John 20:1-9 Pastor Dwight L. Hord • The Seeker In Vs. 1 of John 20 we find Mary on resurrection ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Now?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 25, 2012

The Bible explains Jesus’ mission as He would leave every believer. John 14:16-17NASB I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it do

What Now? John 14:1-3NASB Here’s the greatest news ever, to every believer, Jesus settled heaven through His life, death, burial and resurrection. He doesn’t mix words about eternity. He commands just one thing- believe. However on this earth, there’s even more ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vicarious Death Of Christ

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 9, 2011

TO TRY TO EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE DEATH OF CHRIST

WAS THE DEATH OF CHRIST VICARIOUS? THE WORD VICARIOUS MEANS SUBSTITUTE. SOME ARGUE THAT JESUS WAS NOT OUR SUBSTITUTE ON THE CROSS BECAUSE HE DID NOT SUFFERED THE FULL PENALTY OF OUR SINS. BUT WE CERTAINLY DESERVED THE PUNISHMENT HE WENT THROUGH! JESUS WAS INNOCENTE, AND WE WERE GUILTY! HE DID NOT ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Really Makes You Happy? Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013

What drives us in life? Solomon ponders the source of our pleasure.

Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 What Really Makes You Happy? 1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men: 2 A man to whom God has given riches and wealth and honor, so that he lacks nothing for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Restoring The Garden"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2013

A sermon for Easter Sunrise.

John 20:1-18 "Restoring the Garden" The great dividing line in history, the moment when before turned into after, is not the BC and AD division... ...it is not even the page that separates the Old Testament from the New Testament. The Great Dividing Line in History is Before the Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Beginning Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jul 14, 2011

First of 14 sermons from the book of Acts. For many people, the church seems out of step and old fashioned. But it is intended to be revolutionary and in step with the very Spirit of the Living God. The end of the Gospels is the beginning of the church!

The Beginning Acts 1 & 2 (First in the series, What’s Next? The Adventures of Growing in Christ) Listen to the words of Francis Chan: "You go to a building, someone gives you a bulletin, you sit in a chair, you sing a few songs, a guy delivers maybe a polished message, maybe not, someone sings a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragedy Of The Innocents

Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 16, 2012

A message in response to the tragedy of the school shooting in Connecticut and its relation to the killing of the innocent children of Bethlehem by Herod after the birth of Jesus.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 16, 2012 David K. Simpson The Tragedy of the Innocents Matthew 2:13-18 The unspeakable happened on Friday. Twenty Innocent children and six of their teachers, all women, were murdered. As the Connecticut governor said: "Evil visited this community." It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Why We Believe

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Most Christians believe because their parents did and they have since birth. But what reason can we give to those who are not already convinced?

Why We Believe What evidence can you present for your faith that Jesus Christ is son of God, lived on earth, died on cross, resurrected, saved us from sin, etc? 1. Eyewitnesses 2 Peter 1:16 1 John 1:1 2. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Acts 2:22 2:41 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Defenders Of The Faith?

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 30, 2012

We are NOT called to defend THE faith, but rather to stand up for OUR faith.

Defenders of the Faith? One of the most frequently misapplied verses in the Bible is I Peter 3:15-17. It is often taken out of context and used to prompt believers into being defenders of the faith! It says, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Lives In Me!

Contributed by David Simpson on Mar 30, 2013

An Easter sermon appropriate for Sunrise Service or Good Friday Service

Sermon – Easter Sunrise/Worship March 31, 2013 Lanier Christian Church, Gainesville, GA David K. Simpson He lives in Me! Galatians 2:20 20 My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian Church

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

The Condemnation Breaker

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 7, 2013

No condemnation. Definition: disapproval , curse, judgement or sentence. After Jesus’ death, what did all the disciples of Christ have in common? Regret, guilt and condemnation.

The Condemnation Breaker Romans 8:1-4NASB Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lent Means Return To God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 4, 2014

This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto.

**This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto** Lent is a time of getting ready, when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus The Only God? Series

Contributed by Roy Conwell on Jan 12, 2014

Jesus called himself the Son of Man. This title isn't about Jesus humanity. It's about His divinity as described in Daniel 7. Consider recent discoveries of Lazarus tomb which reads

Believe in him of not, Jesus Christ is the most famous man in human history. The story of his death, burial, and resurrection has nearly shaped the entire landscape of human history. Our years our formed around his birth and life on earth. We hold a holiday celebrating his birth and even one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:68-71

Denomination: Vineyard