Sermons on Easter E V Hill Chrysostom:

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2019

Christ is the King of Glory. He is the One who ascends into the Presence of the Lord. Only He has perfectly fulfilled the Law in perfect righteousness. Christ, who went to the cross and defeated our two greatest enemies: Sin and death!

It’s funny how things go sometimes. A couple of years ago I wouldn’t have started out preaching by making a political disclaimer but, given what’s going on today with the government shut down and caravans, I feel the need to be perfectly clear that what I am about to say is not political in any ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

That Special Week: Sunday And Monday Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2007

Sometimes it is hard to distinguish failure from ultimate success.

That Special Week: Sunday and Monday (Matthew 21:1-22, 23:37-39) 1. Hundreds of sages or rabbis in the first century had disciples who would follow them and receive instruction in the Torah, the written Law of Moses and the oral interpretations of that Law by the famous rabbis. 2. It was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Women Of The Cross

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

The women who were closest to our Lord reveal to us what the value of the cross is.

Near the Cross of Christ John 19:16-30 How do we respond to such a dreadful story? Three reactions to Jesus: Pilate: Regretful sorrow. Chief priests: An offense.(v. 21) Soldiers:Get what they can take.(v. 23-24) Women: Faithful until the end. (v. 25) I.Near the cross, you will find loving ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Of Thy Visitation

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

A Palm Sunday message intended to cause us to search our hearts.

The Time of Thy Visitation Text: Luke 19:41-44 Intro: One time Napoleon and his army were moving through Switzerland. And everywhere they went, Napoleon was greeted with thunderous applause: "Long live the King! Viva la France! Hail to the Emperor Napoleon!" But Napoleon didn’t seem too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Holiness

The Four "Ifs” 1 John 1 V 7-10 - God’s Forgiveness Is Cleansing And Peace Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

When a Christian sins, there is usually a barb of conviction that enters the soul, an awareness of guilt that clouds the person’s spirit and life. A Christian is a new creation with a new awareness and new values. This precious passage deals with confession of sin and restoration.

THE FOUR “IFs” 1 JOHN 1 v 7-10 - GOD’S FORGIVENESS IS CLEANSING AND PEACE A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF THE APOSTLE JOHN 1John 1 v 7 but IF we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10, Revelation 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 1:15-17, Romans 3:21-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The True Vine (You Are The Branches) - John 15 V 1-11 This Is Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

Abiding in Christ is as simple as the branches abiding in the Vine. Yet what causes some branches to become less productive? In the Part 2 of "I am the Vine, you are the branches," we look at what it means to abide, and at service. Fruit brings glory to Christ and magnifies His Name.

I AM THE TRUE VINE (You are the branches) - John 15 v 1-11 THIS IS PART 2 Welcome to the last Part in this series of messages on the “I AMs” of John’s gospel. We are continuing the thoughts in “I am the Vine” that has much to do with bearing fruit and abiding or remaining. Last time in PART 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14, Psalm 119:9, Ephesians 5:26-27, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, Matthew 25:23, John 14:15, John 14:21, 1 John 3:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us Sermon V: Blessed Be God Our Father's Confirmation Of His Promise Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians rest assured that God's promise of salvation was fulfilled in Christ Jesus and that their decision to follow His was right.

BLESSED BE GOD OUR FATHER’S CONFIRMATION OF HIS PROMISE FULFILLED IN JESUS For some of us, New Year’s Resolutions are a thing of the past. Instead of making resolutions, we make doctors’ appointments - an important one of these being that annual physical which checks out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

In Worship As In Life, Part 4

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001

Biblical ingredients from the Songs of Ascents to prepare for true worship of God.

Some of us have seen the poster with two pictures. On the right is a man in rags sitting on the sidewalk with a cup in his hand. On the left is another man in rags sitting on the sidewalk with a cup in his hand. The caption reads, "One failed to prepare; the other prepared to fail." The outcome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: *other

Stones

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2011

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter.

I Peter 2: 2 – 10 Stones Intro: “Sticks and stones may break my bones; but, names will never hurt me.” Do you remember this little poem or something like it from your childhood. On the news today, we see people throwing stones at each other. What do we human do when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deep Gospel

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

What does this mean to be convicted, i.e. cut to the heart? How does it happen? What are the results?

Why did Christianity succeed in the Roman empire? According to Emperor Julian’s letter to one of his priests of the Greek religion: 1. Christians died better than anyone else 2. There was kindness to everyone. They were more inclusive than anyone else--religions usually divided by region, race, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Live In The Image Of God"

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

¡§The key to an honest and accurate self image is knowing the basis of our self worth ¡V our identity in Christ.¡¨

A college student who had always lived in the city was visiting a ranch in Arkansas. He was fascinated by all the animals. He had never seen so many before so it wasn¡¦t unusual when He blurted out, ¡§What an unusual looking cow. Why doesn¡¦t she have any horns?¡¨ The rancher explained, ¡§Well, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eight Days That Changed The World

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

Team taught with two pastors. An examination of the eight days revolving around Christ’s passion and resurrection.

Eight Days That Changed the World Pastors: Quint Pitts and Steve Felder Easter 2009 Masterpieces (Quint) On May 10, 1508 Michelangelo began a project that would become his masterpiece. His canvas was a rounded ceiling 134 feet long and 43 feet wide stretching over the Sistine Chapel. Pope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: *other

Why Worship Jesus?

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

With so many religious options available, why worship Jesus? Why look to Him only? A message for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday April 8, 2001 What a spectacle it must have been. A grown man on a donkey is treated to the reception of a king. That’s how Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Surrounded by a crowd who shouted Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. They wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Angle From Above

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Easter Sunday morning sermon about the angle we look down on the cross

Background to passage: There were a lot of things to clean up for the Apostle Paul in the Corinthian church. Evidently there were some within the church who were teaching that there was no resurrection of the dead. Paul knows this is at the center of the Christian faith, for as he said, “But if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Prediction And Peter's Self- Determination

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 4, 2006

Men are weak and they fail. There is one basic reason for failure conveyed by Scripture: Men are not perfect. By nature, that is, by thought, acts and being, men come short.

CHRIST’S PREDICTION AND PETER’S SELF- DETERMINATION Mark 14:27-31, 53-54, 66-72 Worldwide Church of God Bulawan Prieto Diaz Sorsogon April 8, 2006 Introduction Men are weak and they fail. There is one basic reason for failure conveyed by Scripture: Men are not perfect. By nature, that is, by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational