Sermons on Easter Lenses:

Spring Cleaning Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Jesus clears out the money changers.

Mark 11:15-18 Jesus had just made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem and he went straight to the Temple. For most of us when we think about the Temple we think of a single building much like our church here. But, the Temple mount in the time of Jesus was much more than a building. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Methodist

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

A brief study in Mary the sister of Lazarus.

Luke 10:38-42 John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Christ Or Jesus Barabas? Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Choosing that which is good for us.

Which Jesus do you want? Matt 27:15 You may notice a difference in this version of this account. On researching this passage I found that in many Ancient Greek manuscripts of this occurance Barrabas is given a first name and that name is Ihsoun (Jeshoun) which happens to be translated Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

"The Cost Of Following Jesus" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 16, 2005

How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

"God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005

How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

"Light Breaking Through Darkness" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 1, 2005

Every Christian was once living in darkness with a heart filled with sin and hopelessness. How did the light of the gospel begin to break through?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist March 6, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent "Light Breaking Through Darkness” II Corinthians 4:3-7 INTRODUCTION: Every Christian you have ever met--including yourself--was once living in darkness with a heart filled with sin and hopelessness. “But God, who is rich ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: Methodist

Three Things God Desires

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005

God’s greatest desire is for us to give him glory. He disries for you to reveal, recognize and live for his glory. Jesus through his life and death brought glory to the father.

“Three Things God Desires” February 27, 2005 Intro: As we approach the Easter season, a very important question seems to cross the minds of people as they reflect on the story: “Why did God do it?” It is a great question and one that needs to be answered to help us better understand the events of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Betraying Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005

During the Easter series we will focus on the hands of the people involved. We will begin with Judas. At his hands, Christ was betrayed.

God and Human Hands “Betraying Hands” March 6, 2005 Intro: We are beginning a series of talks to lead us through the Easter story up to Easter Sunday. We are going to be focusing on the hands of the people involved. Hands can be fascinating. You can tell all kinds of stories with your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Monologue On The Resurrection

Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005

Let’s look at what really happened on that day of resurrection. No single Gospel account gives us the full account of the resurrection, but if we look carefully at all of them then we might be able to harmonize the events of Resurrection Day. Let’s see

A MONOLOGUE ON THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST We call it Good Friday today. However, for the first followers of Jesus it was the darkest day they had ever experienced. Their Lord had been taken from them and had been crucified on a Roman cross, and buried before sundown. For them it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Would Have Ever Thought?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 7, 2005

From reading Isaiah 53:1-3 who would have ever thought Jesus was the savior of the world.

Text: Isaiah 53:1-3 Title: Who would have ever thought? “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Has Risen!

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 8, 2005

IF THERE HAD NEVER BEEN A RESURRECTION, WOULD THAT BE A PROBLEM FOR CHRISTIANS? YES, THAT WOULD BE A BIG PROBLEM, BUT DON’T WORRY. HE IS RISEN!

He Is Risen Text: 1st Corinthians 15:1-22 (Read) Introduction. The modern observation of Easter comes by combining 3 traditions. The first is the Hebrew Passover, which is celebrated during Nisan, the 1st month of the Hebrew Lunar Calendar. The 2nd tradition comes from the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Kernel Of Wheat" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 8, 2005

How was Jesus able to get through the external and internal struggles on his way to the cross?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist March 13, 2005 Fifth Sunday of Lent “A Kernel of Wheat” John 12:20-33 INTRODUCTION: At the time of this scripture Jesus was well on His way to the cross. His public ministry was coming to a close and a variety of things were ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

Oh, Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Jamey Reynolds on Mar 10, 2005

Abraham was tested to offer up his son Isaac, as a burnt offering before God. However, Abraham knew God would provide Himself a lamb. This great provision was a picture of the ’Lamb that was slain before the foundation of the world’ When God offered up Hi

I. God Prepared the Place (v1-4) ’When God made Calvary it was more than a hill’ Just as God had planned the place to test Abraham’s obedience--God planned from the portals of eternity the place the Lord Jesus would suffer, bleed, and die for all of humanity. II. God Planned the Preparations ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness On Trial

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 10, 2005

The Holy God faces an unjust trial that purchases our justification! Jesus is the Lamb of God.

Holiness on trial. Lk22:66-23:25. NWCC 13 March 2005 The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the centre aisle to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of First Fruits Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2005

First Fruits represents a commitment by God to us and by us to Him. He is committed to work out His will, and we are to be committed to serve Him.

First Fruits (HaBikkurim) (Leviticus 23:9-14) 1. “Kokomo is known as the "City of Firsts," a civic claim made by other towns, though likely not with the conviction of this mid-Indiana hub of innovation. For the record, Kokomo boasts it is the birthplace of the FIRST push-button car radio, the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible