Sermons on Easter Invitation Drama:

The Political Execution Of The Nazarine

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 22, 2005

A reflection on the intensity of the suffereing of the Savior and the need to imitate the repentant sinner and accept Jesus today.

Good Friday, new 2005 We who are parents know that there is nothing more excruciating; nothing that makes us feels so powerless as the cries of a child in pain. Many years ago when I was doing a pastoral residency in Cincinnati Ohio, I was visiting a patient on the pediatric unit. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:29-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Word From The Cross: Forgiven Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Mar 5, 2013

The First Word uttered from the Cross? 1.) Father 2.) Forgive 3.) They Don't Know what They are Doing

Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.” Close your eyes…imagine the scene if you will. Can you smell the sand in the air? Can you hear them say”Give us Barabas? Can you feel the hot air, the sweat rolling down your brow? Can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-34

Denomination: Methodist

Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2010

Looks at the essential beliefs of Christianity as the beginning of a series on the different religions of the world and how they compare with Christianity and what makes them false.

Biblical Christianity Series: Faithology 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 Welcome Slide Good morning and Happy Easter. We are glad that you are here today. A couple of announcements before we get started. Offering Baptism Opportunity – next week Ladies tea invitations available in foyer – Saturday, May ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Pull The Plug" Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015

This is the fifth in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

TITLE: “Pull The Plug” #5 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 11:11-18 Good Morning! I hope that you have been enjoying this series! In it, we have been learning a lot about ourselves and our need for more of God in us! Together, we have walked through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-18

Denomination: Other

Sin Caused The Separation

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 24, 2015

It is Palm Sunday one week before Resurrection Sunday, the greatest day of all times for Christians. However I want us to focus on what would of happened if Jesus had not entered into the gates of Jerusalem, riding on a donkey some 2,000 years ago.

Sin Caused the Separation John 1:14 (John 1:14-29) Monte T. Brown Introduction It is Palm Sunday one week before Resurrection Sunday, the greatest day of all times for Christians. However I want us to focus on what would of happened if Jesus had not entered into the gates of Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Grestest Question Answered

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2014

An Easter sermon about immortality.

"Life's Greatest Question Answered" Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: 26 And though after my skin worms destroy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gates Of Hell No Longer Have A Hold On You!

Contributed by James Bohrer on Apr 8, 2015

An Easter Message that takes a different slant on Christ preparation of the disciples. It calls us to boldly embrace and share the power of His resurrection.

The gates of hell no longer have a hold on you! Matthew 16:13-19 Easter Sunday 2015 Dr. Jim Bohrer Gates are all around us. Some gates protect a garden, a yard, perhaps a store. Some gates have beware of dog. Those gates keep you out and hopefully keep the dog inside. And some gates keep you in. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - A Slave For Christ Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 31, 2012

This message focuses on the last week of Jesus' life.

A Slave For Christ Part 6 Palm Sunday Scriptures: Isa. 52:13-14; John 12:1-6; 12-15; Mark 11:15-18; Luke 23 Introduction: This is part six of my series “A Slave for Christ”. This morning I want to depart slightly from my covering of the parables that Jesus told relating to slaves ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Everlasting Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2017

The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you (Jeremiah 31:3).

AN EVERLASTING LOVE. Jeremiah 31:1-6. The book of Jeremiah is mostly, but not exclusively, a book about God’s judgment. The painful ‘rooting out, pulling down, destroying, and throwing down’ spoken of in Jeremiah’s commission was but a purging, to make room for later ‘building and planting’ ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awake, Arise & Accept

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Apr 23, 2002

Invitation to come to Christ

AWAKE, ARISE AND ACCEPT Text: Eph 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. I. AWAKE - "Awake thou that sleepest" a. The world is asleep Spiritually: They read books, watch TV, go to movies, but ignore the Bible. b. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Keith Buice on May 18, 2006

A Message of Hope and Invitation

I Am the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Introduction: I can’t imagine what it would be like to be blind. To not be able to see Sheree’s face. To be unable to read the books in my library. To not be able to drive a car. Or to see my children and grandchildren grow up. To be unable to watch a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

An invitation to holy living

Eph. 4.22-24 1. If God told you this morning that He was going to give you a lot of money, would you believe it? Would you expect it? Would you be waiting for it? Or would you tell Him, don’t bother, I like living without? 2. Or what if God told you He was going to give you a new car? Would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Holiness

The Savior's Summons

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 5, 2024

The invitation from the Savior.

The Savior’s Summons Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of A God Do You Follow?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008

Post-Easter Sermon 2008

*** Please note that this sermon was edited during its presentation due to time issues... The second video clip was not shown (Slide 1) This morning, we begin with a brief clip of two young men discussing the origins of a popular snack food. (Slide 2) (Video clip from Bluefish TV ‘Drive-in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Remember The Empty Grave

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service

ENGAGE As I’m sure Ryan could attest, I think most pastors get more stressed out about their messages at Christmas and Easter than any other Sunday all year. Perhaps much of that added stress is self-induced since we feel the need to come up with some new approach or some innovative way to share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist