Sermons on C Easter 2:

The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 28, 2016

There is a tomb in a distant land with silent walls as well. If that tomb could speak to us what would it say? What would it tell us of the terrible – tragic – thrillingly triumphant events that transpired there some two thousand years ago?

TITLE: THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 24:1-12 Have you ever stood and just looked at an old empty house in a 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning And The Importance Of The Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 29, 2010

This lesson discusses what the resurrection means to Christ - to the church - to the Christian and to the non-Christian!

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to 1 Cor. 15:3&4. 2. The title of our lesson is: 3. Let’s read our passage. 4. The purpose of our lesson will be better understand the meaning and importance of the resurrection. DISCUSSION I. WHAT DOES THE RESURRECTION MEAN TO CHRIST? 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David’s 911 Call For Help! (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

We want to look again at the imprecatory prayer of David in Psalm 35.

He has to be careful because it would be easy to convey to people that we can use God to strike back at our enemies. This is not what the Bible teaches. In fact, it teaches just the opposite. Look at Matthew 5:44, “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David’s 911 Call For Help! (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 4, 2022

We want to look again at the imprecatory prayer of David in Psalm 35. Anytime a preacher preaches about an imprecatory prayer he has to be careful. He has to be careful because it would be easy to convey to people that we can use God to strike back at our enemies.

This is not what the Bible teaches. In fact, it teaches just the opposite. Look at Matthew 5:44, “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” I do not know anything in a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Motivational Atrocity-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2019

2 of ? Amos declared God’s wrath to be justified/warranted due to nationally motivated atrocities. Why/When/How do nationally motivated atrocities move God to anger & retribution? National atrocity motivates God’s retribution when that nation endorses...

MOTIVATIONAL ATROCITY-II—Amos 1:3--2:5 OR--Indefensible National Atrocities/Pride Attention: A distraught husband is standing in the local florist’s shop pleading with the clerk about his need for geraniums. “I'm sorry,” said the clerk, “we don't have potted geraniums. Could you use ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Ever Forget This (Easter Sunday 2020)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 18, 2021

We have all had success and failures in life. Yet, without Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior none of it will matter. What will our legacy be? What was the legacy of the disciples and their witness? What will others say about our faith in Jesus Christ?

DON’T EVER FORGET THIS Text: I Corinthians 15:1 -11 1 Corinthians 15:1-11  Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand,  (2)  through which also you are being saved, if you hold ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Intro To 2 Peter Series

Contributed by Richard Smithson on Jan 12, 2006

An Introduction to 2 Peter.

Lesson II Introduction to 2 Peter IV. I want to mention Five things that Peter deals with in this second letter. A. The First thing is “The standard for Christian living is the witness of the Prophets and Apostles.” Note: The standard for Christian living is ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Daniel Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 12, 2005

A survey of Chapter 2 of Daniel.

Daniel Survey Chapter 2 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Psychics vs. Prophets Chapters 1-6 Stories – How to prepare for the end time Chapters 7-12 Prophecies – When/what signs of the end Jesus told us to study and understand ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-48

Denomination: Bible Church

Things Jesus Left Behind

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 13, 2012

What Jesus left behind was not about Him being absent minded. He did it on purpose

Things That Jesus Left Behind by Gerald Van Horn “If I go not away the Comforter will not come.” John16:7 What Jesus left behind was not about him being absent minded. He did it on purpose. Why would He leave things behind on this earth? We will attempt to explore this ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 2: The Rapture

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2008

What are the signs of the Lord’s return?

A. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? What will happen immediately after the rapture begins to take place before it happens. 1. Signs in nature, i.e., famine, earthquakes, plague (Matt. 24:7). 2. Signs in society. a. Lawlessness (II Tim. 4:1-3ff). b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Marta, Marta

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2019

16C

¡Marta es una santa! Cierta vez, unos pollitos caminaban por el mercado y de pronto vieron un letrero que decia: “Hoy es día del pollo” y los pollitos se abrazaron diciendo: ¡Feliz dia de nuestro santo! El tema de las lecturas de este domingo es hospitalidad, contemplando al mismo ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:24, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Decisions - Decisions - Decisions - And How To Make Them Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 3, 2009

This sermon looks at three aspects of Decison making; 1. Trust in the LORD 2. Stop trying to be in CONTROL 3. Acknowledge God in all our WAYS

Decisions – Decisions – Decisions – And How To Make Them I heard a story this week of a young lady who had been invited to the senior prom. Well of course – a young lady needs a new dress for the prom and it just happened that the young lady’s grandmother was a great ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever It Takes (#2) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

This is the 2nd in a series of 4 messages that challenge the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the people that God has called them to and to help their church be all that God would have it to be.

“WHATEVER IT TAKES” Luke 4:38-44 INTRO – WWJD – extremely popular a few years ago. Bracelets, t-shirts, bumper stickers – all sorts of things with these letters on them. Had one of these on when on a youth mission trip once. Went into a fast food restaurant. Teenage girl waiting on me saw it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Set For Restoration-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

2 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-II—Joshua 5:2-12 God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. How can God’s people be restored? What can bring restoration to God’s people? 4 settings for spiritual restoration. Ps. 147:3— “He heals the brokenhearted And ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over 2 Series

Contributed by Joseph Schuck on Sep 6, 2003

This series focuses on crossing over obstacles, problems, situations, and the like which can impede our walk with God.

CROSSING OVER 2 Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 - “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Church Of God