Sermons on Easter Story:

Elijah's Cloak Gives Believers Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2004

Elijah’s ascension, Christ’s ascension, and our hope revolve around the promises of our ascended leaders and the cloaks they give us to have and use.

May 23, 2004 2 Kings 2:7-14 Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped at the Jordan. 8 Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up and struck the water with it. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tomb Is Empty!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 21, 2004

Resurrection Sunday 2003. he power of the resurrection works on every area of our lives.

* I Corinthians 15:1-11 Because Jesus resurrected from the grave we can be sure that He will fulfill His promises to us and that one day we will also be resurrected from our graves if we should die before He comes back. Notice; the first three things that Paul tells the Corinthian Church in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Side Of Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

Which side of Jesus are you on?

A. Introduction: Dialogue introduction to “The Two Thieves” in the Lenten Series, “Overheard: Conversations by the Cross” written by Arden W. Mead. Copy written by Creative Communication for the Parish, 1983. B. “Dialogue” between The Two Thieves. C. Record of “Thief” by Third Day (CCLI in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

288 - Word Of Victory

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

"It is finished" is equivalent to "paid in full". What was the bill? What was the price? What was paid in full?

Illustrate Humor: Goodbye, mother! -- Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I’m sorry if I’ve been staring, but you look just like me son ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

289 – Word Of Surrender

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

THIS LAST STATEMENT FROM THE CROSS DEMONSTRATES FOUR NEEDS WE HAVE:

Illustrate Humor: Ill. Monkey, Coconut & Orange… 1 PP SLIDE: Sermon Study 289 – WORD OF SURRENDER Review: 1. The Word of Forgiveness , “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” He focused outward 2. The Word of Salvation “Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Chance

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jun 4, 2004

Because of the resurrection: 1. A second chance is possible. 2. A second chance is freeing. 3. A second chance is empowering.

A second chance Mark 16: 7 But go, tell His disciples¡Xand Peter¡Xthat He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.¡¨ Because of the resurrection: 1. A second chance is possible. 2. A second chance is freeing. 3. A second chance is empowering. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

We Were The Reason

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

This message shows that we were the very reason Christ came into the world and for us He gave His life!

We Were The Reason Text: Romans 4:25–5:2 When I think on this particular season of Easter, I cannot help but be amazed at the depth of God’s love for us–for all people. I cannot help but stand in awe of the real fact that God would love an imperfect, sinful, undeserving people so much–that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Examining The Evidence Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

Become Crime Scene Investigators and study the evidences of the resurrection of Christ. Today, lets look at some of the preliminary facts theories concerning Jesus’ death and resurrection.

CSI: Easter 1 of 5 in series Examining the Evidence INTRODUCTION The importance of Crime Scene Investigators has been shown recently on the hit television series CSI and CSI:Miami. CSI’s are the experts called to gather and study the evidence found at a crime scene. The CSI’s then make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fingerprints Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

What about the proverbial "smoking gun?" Is there one? One we could point to and erase all doubt. Where’s the DNA, the fingerprints? Today I want us to look at the "fingerprints" that point to the validity of Jesus’ claims and his resurrection.

CSI: Easter 3 of 5 in Series Fingerprints of Jesus INTRODUCTION So far, in our investigation of the resurrection we have looked at Biblical, Medical and Historical evidence. We have also looked at the man himself, Jesus of Nazareth. We studied who man claimed Jesus was and who the bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Circumstantial Evidence Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

So far in our series we have taken a hard look at the evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. We have seen the biblical, medical and historical evidence. We have heard from the eyewitnesses and seen the very fingerprints of the Christ left all a

CSI: Easter 4 of 5 in series The Circumstantial Evidence INTRODUCTION No witnesses watched Timothy McVeigh load two tons of fertilizer-based explosives into a Ryder rental truck. Nobody saw him drive the vehicle to the front of the federal building in Oklahoma City and detonate the bomb, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

The cross is the symbol of the Christian faith. It is our central message.

CSI: Easter 5 of 5 in Series The Message of the Cross INTRODUCTION A teacher’s aide in Pennsylvania was suspended for wearing a necklace with a small, one inch cross. Prior to the suspension, Brenda had been warned by her supervisor either to remove the cross or to conceal it under her blouse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Cheers Of A Risen Savior

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004

Jesus provides his presence so that we need not be afraid of the troubles that come our way because he has overcome the world and we find our purpose in life through him.

The Three Cheers of Our Risen Savior Jesus provides his presence so that we need not be afraid of the troubles that come our way because he has overcome the world and we find our purpose in life through him. I.The Cheer of Presence (Mark 6:50 (45-51)) a.“It is I be not afraid” Ill: Ann Landers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

A Nail Fastened In A Sure Place

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Jul 11, 2004

It is evident that in this text that something more than just the removal of a man from the treasurer position and the appointment of a replacement. It is clear to see that there is an eternal picture being painted in this portion of scripture. There is

Isaiah 22:15-25 (KJV) Thus saith the Lord God of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say, 16What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre on high, and that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ten Benefits Of Christ's Resurrection Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2004

Here are ten exciting benefits of knowing the resurrected power of Christ

Ten Benefits of Christ’s Resurrection Power (Phil. 3:10) "That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection." Illustration: The Shepherd’s Home in Wisconsin has a problem with dirty windows. Although many of its residents are severely disabled, they love Jesus and understand that He has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Christ Isnot Risen

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 22, 2002

All of Christianity hinges on the fact that Christ is risen.

If Christ Is Not Risen I Corinthians 15: 12-17 1. If there is no resurrection then Christ is not risen 2. If Christ is not risen then.  Preaching is in vain  Faith is in vain  Anyone who says that He did is falsely testifying of the fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal