Sermons on Burial:

Negative And Positive Consequences Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

The gospel is not the gospel if the resurrection is removed. The resurrection of Christ is key to our continued existence as a church. Without the resurrection, just as the gospel ceases to be the gospel, so the church ceases to be the church.

NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES OF THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-28. INTRODUCTION: As you can see on the PowerPoint slide behind me, the gospel is not the gospel if the resurrection is removed. The resurrection of Christ is key to our continued existence as a church. Without the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Not To Drink The Cup?

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 31, 2007

The cup of Jesus was seen several times during the last week before the cross. This lesson centers on His cup and why it had to be drunk.

Am I Not To Drink The Cup? (John 18:1-11) Introduction: A. About this time of year, 2000 or so years ago, the greatest event in the history of mankind took place. It took place in a country that most people saw only as a tool, no longer as a theocracy. It took place in the shadows and cover of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of God's Message

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 16, 2006

Some messages bring joy and some do not. I remember a 13 year old boy standing in his mothers front room and looking out her window at the weather, it was late November or early December and watching it rain and snow, sleet and thinking what a gloomy day

The Joy of God’s Message Some messages bring joy and some do not. I remember a 13 year old boy standing in his mothers front room and looking out her window at the weather, it was late November or early December and watching it rain and snow, sleet and thinking what a gloomy day. Suddenly a green ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Churchology 101-The Beginning

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006

This series is not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor is it designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctrinal issues related to the church. Rather these messages are intended to look at the church and the role it plays in the l

Last week we began our series of messages entitled Churchology 101. And we said that this series is not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor is it designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctrinal issues related to the church. Rather these messages are intended to look at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Really Happened To People Who Died Before The Resurrection Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2007

This is a study on Sheol - the abode of the dead. This concept is found both in the Old and the New Testament.

SHEOL: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO PEOPLE WHO DIED BEFORE THE RESURECTION OF JESUS? All who died before the resurrection went to SHEOL. Ecclesiastes 9:2-3 (HCSB) Everything is the same for everyone: there is one fate for the righteous and the wicked, for the good and the bad, for the clean and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing As Dead Man Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2007

This message is the first in a series based on the "Martyr’s Oath", and is meant to challange believer’s to live more dedicated to Christ

THE MARTYR’S OATH Standing As A Dead Man Romans 6:1-11 INTRODUCTION: In India there is a Bible Institute run by Dr. Samuel Thomas – a modern day hero of the Christian faith. Each year this Bible Institute has a commencement ceremony where students who have finished their studies are together for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: Now It Begins

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jul 29, 2009

A sermon emphasizing not the end that is Easter Sunday, but the beginning.

John 20:1-8 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Shaping Your Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2009

Although God knows the future and God can intervene in our lives, we shape our future by trusting Jesus Christ completely, by yielding to the Holy Spirit, and doing good for others.

How many of you can tell the future?? How many of you would say that Brett Favre will be booed as he enters Lambeau Field as a Minnesota Viking?? I thought you guys can’t tell the future? We can somewhat tell the future because the future is dependent on the past and the present! What will your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Believe In The Resurrection

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Our faith int he resurrection is the one of the foundations of our faith and ministry.

WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION 1 Corinthians 15:1-34 ILLUSTRATION Theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg said that …the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection is so strong that nobody would question it except for two things: First, it is a very unusual event. And second, if you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Glory To God

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 25, 2009

Believers are to live their life by 1. bringing praise and glory to God, 2. seeking the good of others, 3. and spreading the gospel.

Glory to God 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 Believers are to live their life bringing praise and glory to God, seeking the good of others, and spreading the gospel. Introduction We are free from sin and death. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ have insured these freedoms for those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2009

We may be pilgrims in this world, but we are to set down deep roots while growing toward heaven.

Making the Most of Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1-14) 1.This past week, Marylu and I were enjoying a lean pork tenderloin roast -- it was delicious. I thought to myself, "I am so glad I am a gentile." 2. According to WebMD, "It appears that the use of the term "swine flu" has had quite an impact. "The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Start Acting Like A Child!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jun 5, 2009

Being accused of acting like a child is a major insult but not from Jesus. Jesus wants more people that act like children.

-In our culture, saying that someone is acting like a child is not really a compliment -We are always telling our children to grow up, to act their age -In the immortal words of that great philosopher, the artist formerly known as Prince, “Act your age not your shoe size.” {PAUSE} -There’s a new ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blaspheme Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 28, 2009

Ever wonder what that really is - and worried you might have done it? Let’s spread some truth into this very misunderstood idea from Matthew 12:22-32

The Blaspheme of the Holy Spirit is among the most feared and least understood concepts in the Bible. For many people they think if they accidently say something bad about the Holy Spirit God will damn them to hell for eternity with no possibility of repentance. Well, it’s not that easy. Today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It’s Time To Stop Pretending Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 3, 2010

We are more like the Pharisees than we would like to admit - hiding our true selves from others and from God and blaming external things for the consequences of our own behavior. But Jesus offers real hope if we will open up to Him in relationship.

The act of projection involves blaming things outside of yourself for your problems. The act of denying personal responsibility means it is the fault of your spouse, your boss, the government, the weather, or even that tool you were using. The Pharisees were masters at projection, and as it turns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In Anticipation Of Splendor Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 29, 2008

In this first message of Advent, Pastor Terry will share what the anticipation is all about. Do we have to wait to experience the Splendor of Christ? Strick the match and light the candle, it’s time to find out!

Text: Hosea 13:14 It’s the first Sunday of Advent!! Today opens the celebration of the Christmas season here at Christ Fellowship. The house is decorated, the wreath is in place, but what’s it all about? Tonight we will gather for a great time of fellowship and worship as we light the first ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational