Sermons on C Easter 2:

2 Bags Of Dirt On 2 Donkeys

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2019

Naaman the healed leper had a very strange request for a souvenir from the prophet Elisha: he wanted all the dirt that two mules could carry. What did he want dirt for? The answer is quite remarkable and challenges even the most spiritual.

2 BAGS OF DIRT ON 2 DONKEYS 2 Kgs. 5:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever noticed that things really DO look different from one generation to the next? 2. Janet Krogfus says that since she lives in rural Minnesota (way out in the country), she finds driving in the crowded city of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 18, 2016

This sermon is on the second beatitude, "Blessed are those who mourn." It looks at the process of mourning and how we can experience God's comfort during these times, such as realizing God's with us, our need to release the hurt, and more.

Sermon On The Mount “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” Matthew 5:4 Have you noticed how our culture embraces entertainment and the pursuit of pleasure at any and all costs? Most of life today is spent avoiding sorrow and pain. Even when we get bad news, some people will say something funny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Word Pictures In 2 Timothy 2

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 11, 2021

There are 6 beautiful word pictures in 1 Timothy 2 that teach us about the Christian life. This is a basic skeleton outline to add your own meat to.

Word Pictures in 2 Timothy 2 TEXT: Turn to 2 Timothy 2 INTRODUCTION Paul used word pictures frequently as did Jesus (parables), David (“fly with the wings of a dove”), writers of Proverbs. Illus. – A pastor gave a Bible lesson using a nut as an object lesson. After the service a lady who had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Trojan Horse Of Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2023

"[If] the princes of this world...had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory" 1 Cor. 2:8. The Cross was the method of invasion of Hell; it was the Trojan Horse by which Jesus gained access to Death!

THE TROJAN HORSE OF HEAVEN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WELL WISHERS. For 98 percent of the students at the school where John Hyde’s wife teaches, English is a second language. But that didn't stop them from giving her Christmas cards. Still, their enthusiasm for the occasion sometimes exceeded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven's Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon celebrates the joy and hope brought by the birth of Jesus Christ, the greatest demonstration of God's unending love for mankind.

Beloved in Christ, there is an unmatched joy that fills this sanctuary today, a joy that transcends our human understanding, a joy that is born of Heaven. It is this joy that we gather here to celebrate today. And what better way to do so than to reflect on the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Topics: Greatest Gift, Luke 2:10-11

The Mystery Of The Resurrection.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025

What lies ahead.

THE MYSTERY OF THE RESURRECTION. 1 Corinthians 15:51-58. 1 CORINTHIANS 15:51. When Paul speaks of a “mystery” he is not speaking of some secret to be kept, but rather of a hitherto hidden secret now being revealed (cf. Romans 16:25-27; Ephesians 3:3-5; Colossians 1:26). The Bible uses ‘sleep’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Forgive Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2015

This sermon looks at the words: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." It is a - 1. Prayer of RELATIONSHIP 2. Prayer of FORGIVENESS 3. Prayer of IDENTITY 4. Prayer of UNAWARENESS 5. Prayer of COMPLETENESS

Father Forgive Today we begin a new series. I want us to spend the next seven weeks examining each of the seven sayings of Christ upon the cross. The series will take us up to Easter Sunday and the resurrection. Three of these sayings we will look at were addressed to God the Father. Four of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prays For His Believing Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Easter 7(C) - Our Savior Jesus Christ prays for his believing church to be united in his love so that it may share God’s glory.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS BELIEVING CHURCH (Outline) May 24, 2009 -- EASTER 7 -- John 17:20-26 INTRO: In the verses preceding our text Jesus prays for his disciples (cf. *Gospel). Our text states that Jesus prays for “them”. “Them” refers to Jesus’ disciples. Jesus prays for his disciples. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Truly Love Me?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 29, 2009

Easter 3(C) - Jesus asks: Do you truly love Me more than these? Do you truly love Me enough to follow?

“DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME?” (Outline) April 26, 2009 -- EASTER 3 -- John 21:15-19 INTRO: God’s great love at Easter still echoes in our ears every day. On that first Easter God’s angel announced: “He is not here, he has risen!” Those words echoed in the empty tomb. The women heard those ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

How Is The Son Of Man Glorified?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 29, 2009

Easter 5(C) - How is the Son of Man glorified? The Son of Man is glorified when believers know Jesus’ love and when believers show Jesus’ love.

HOW IS THE SON OF MAN GLORIFIED? (Outline) May 10, 2009 -- EASTER 5 -- John 13:31-35 INTRO: Glory, praise, and honor can be very intoxicating. Many people seek these things above all else. Our world places undue emphasis on fame, money, and power that is connected to glory, praise, and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Parental Responsibilites (Pt 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

Secord part of message that talks about parents responsibility to raise their children in the way of the Lord.

Series: FAMILY MATTERS Sermon: “Parental Responsibilities” (part 2) Passage: Deut 6:6-9 - We have been talking about FAMILY and how it MATTERS - Today…parenting…at times I have failed miserably…but I also have done some things right - Toughest job on earth…parent - Look at Deut 6:6-9 / ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians 1 Of 12 (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

I would like to remind you that Paul is addressing this letter to young Christians.

The Thessalonian Christians made up a tremendous church but Paul knew that in order that they may stay that way there had to be some things brought to their attention. Such as, THEY HAD TO HAVE RESPECT FOR THE SERVANTS. As mentioned in a previous message, all churches are not able to pay large ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

In Place-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 6, 2018

2 of 3. Joshua came face-to-face with the Commander/Captain of the hosts of heaven. God’s people must become aware of their place in God’s battle. How can we take our proper place? Those securing their place in the LORD’s battle are Open to His...

IN (My/Your)PLACE-II—Joshua 5:13-15 Set for Restoration—Leadership—Ready to Rumble—Commanding the Battle Attention: An antiques appraiser visits a San Francisco collectibles store. Just inside the store, He notices a rather disheveled looking street cat drinking out of what he recognized as a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 6, 2004

Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. How does prayer secure the success of Jesus’ mission? 9 acquisitions securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Part 1 of a 2-part sermon.

SECURING THE SUCCESS OF JESUS’ MISSION-Part I—John 17:1-26 Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. The success of Jesus’ mission is secured thru prayer. How does prayer secure the success of Jesus’ mission? 4 acquisitions securing the success of Jesus’ ministry. 1—An ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt would often

NAILED TO THE CROSS TEXT: Col 2:13-15 INTRODUCTION: In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15