Sermons on Easter Invitation:

Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

Religious opposition to the Gospel!

PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31, Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacrifice Of Heaven

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2011

Jesus became the perfect sacrifice to allow us to gain the possibility of heaven

The Sacrifice of Heaven John 3:16 Easter Morning Service Little Philip, born with Down's syndrome, attended a third-grade Sunday School class with several eight-year-old boys and girls. Typical of that age, the children did not readily accept Philip with his differences, according to an article in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Encounter With Jesus On The Emmaus Road.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2022

It is necessary that we have a personal encounter with the risen Lord Jesus, and allow Him to open up to us the true meaning of the Scriptures concerning Himself.

ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS ON THE EMMAUS ROAD. Luke 24:13-35. A man named Cleopas and his travelling companion were on their way back from Jerusalem, walking the seven miles to a village named Emmaus. Their conversation was very much taken up with concerns about the death of Jesus. A stranger drew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experental Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 16, 2014

Jesus invites John the Baptist’s disciples to “Come and See.” Jesus offers the same invitation to us—to follow him and experience a relationship with him.

John 1:35-51 "Experiential Faith" INTRODUCTION Social commentators have brought it to our attention that we are talking to each other less. We are spending more time on Facebook, Twitter, and texting each other. But, face to face communication is becoming rare. This doesn't necessarily mean ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Evangelists

Contributed by John Quigley on Apr 6, 2016

The women to and from the tomb.

Set the stage first: Read the verses: Just as the dawn was beginning to break, the women make their way to the tomb, there are soldiers supposed to be there guarding the tomb to make sure no one comes to steal the body. They expected that the stone would have to be rolled away so they could go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives!

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Apr 3, 2012

Through the power of the resurrection, Jesus Christ has made available and afforded power: a power that overcomes us in death and a power that overwhelms us in life. There are some people that are living to die and others dying to live, the key lies in n

BECAUSE HE LIVES! John 14:19 Introduction: “I daresay there is not a Southern Gospel Music fan on the face of the earth who has not heard at least one song written by Bill and Gloria Gaither. Millions of Americans and people of other countries are coming to love Southern Gospel, and most of them ...read more

Scripture: John 14:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Savior

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 9, 2009

An Easter morning message concentrating on the empty tomb and what it means to Christians today.

What makes a good sermon? It is one that will take you to the valley of sinful despair, and then transports you to the top of the hill in praise! It will make you drop to your knees in sorrowful repentance, and then bring you up to jumping with joy! It is one that makes you cry over the sin in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4-8

Denomination: *other

Welcome To Golgotha

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002

According to a recent survey, a surprising number of people admitted that their Christianity would not be changed if Jesus hadn’t died on the cross. What importance was the cross to our faith?

OPEN: A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, his parents heard him murmuring: “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blood That Ran Part 4: Walking Out Of Captivity And Surrendring To God Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 14, 2002

There are 7 times that Jesus bled for you and I...

The Blood that Ran… Part 4-Walking out of captivity and surrendering to God Text: John 8:33-37 Today we are going to find out the final 2 times that Jesus died for our sins. Just to remind you once again the first 5 are 1. Circumcision – for the making of a new Blood covenant 2. Garden – ...read more

Scripture: John 8:33-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Triumphal Entry -Ii

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002

Palm Sunday

"Triumphal Entry - Part 2" Revelation 7:9-15...........................March 28, 1999 I’ve always liked Palm Sunday. It signifies the beginning of Holy Week. And over the years I have tried to look at that historic entry into Jerusalem from every angle that I can think of. We’ve considered the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Master Needs

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002

Palm Sunday

"What the Master Needs" Luke 19:28-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Bruce Goettsche (4/16/2000) The story of our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem is a familiar one for most church people. They have heard this story Year after year. But the great thing about God’s Word is that even the most family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Road To Jerusalem"

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Mar 20, 2002

Today as we look at ¡§The Road to Jerusalem¡¨ our attention will be drawn to two things, first it was a road that had to be traveled and second, it was a road that would change mankind for all eternity.

The Road to Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11 03/20/02 Subject: Christ entry into Jerusalem. Compliment: Christ crucifixion was the Atonement for us. Opening: Today as we look at ¡§The Road to Jerusalem¡¨ our attention will be drawn to two things, first it was a road that had to be traveled and second, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Face In The Crowd

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 25, 2002

A Good Friday message. Read the whole message, very evanglestic with a word picture that holds their attention ( a photo album at the cross)

(Matthew 27:32-56) (Crucifixion, Good Friday, Salvation ) (Deductive) The Cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. It’s tragedy summons all suffers. It’s Absurdity attracts all critics. It’s hope lures all searchers. My what a piece of wood! History has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56, Matthew 27:26-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Thirst

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2002

This is a mini-sermon that was preached in a City Wide Good Friday Service. 7 ministers take one of the last sayings of Christ. This sermon is on the words "I Thirst".

Friday April 12, 2001 City Wide Good Friday Service First Presbyterian Church, Hobbs, NM Friday March 31, 2002 City Wide Good Friday Service First Christian Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Good Friday I THIRST John 19:28 Introduction: 1. Thirst is a horrible thing. Those who claim to know, say ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

10 Count He’s Up! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Easter is the day when God said 10 and Jesus sprang up to His feet in victory over Satan.

Sermon – 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 and He’s up! Thesis: Easter is the day when God said 10 and Jesus sprang up to His feet in victory over Satan. Play – Carmen’s song the Champion! Text: Romans 4:25-5:2 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational