Sermons on Easter Sunday:

Choral Symphony No. 2

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

At last, the tears are wiped away from our eyes.

CHORAL SYMPHONY No. 2. Revelation 7:9-17. As in Revelation 5:11-14, the Lamb is the focus of the praises of the redeemed here in Revelation 7:9-10. We are presented with an innumerable number of worshippers, drawn from “every nation, tribes, peoples, and tongues” (Revelation 7:9). This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ackowledge Your King Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 10, 2022

Palm Sunday reminds us that the message of the cross, the message of salvation, must be set in the context of Jesus being king. And we must recognize Jesus as the king he is, not the king we might like him to be.

In a typical year about 3.5 million people visit Jerusalem. It’s one of the most historic cities in the world. It has been continuously inhabited since about 1,800 B.C. So it’s been worth visiting for a VERY long time! But in the time of Jesus, there were certain times of the year when Jews had ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The "Ultimate" Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003

Part 1 of 4 in the Ultimate Christ series. This series was used in preperation for and the final installment preached on Easter. The Ultimate Sacrifice shows us just how much God sacrificed for us and why it matters.

The Ultimate Sacrifice INTRODUCTION It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-53, Romans 3:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers - On The Frontlines

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 6, 2009

Mothers Day (Easter 5): Moms have the great privilege of raising the next generation of Christians. Moms are God’s soldiers on the front lines. As the exemplar, we look at Jesus’ encounter with the Canaanite Woman.

In 1994 our oldest son enlisted in the US Navy. When he graduated from boot camp, Sofi, our youngest son, a cousin and I took a road trip to Chicago to watch the graduation ceremonies. Our son was given liberty for a couple of days and so we decided to enjoy the sights of the city. So we took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

God The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 6, 2005

A LOOK AT GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT, HIS MANIFESTATIONS, HIS POWERS AND HIS WORKS.

GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT BY ABIMBOLA SALU. God the Holy Spirit is the third person in the blessed Holy Trinity. Even though He is a spirit, he is alive and is a person. He exists in unity with God the Father and God the Son and as God the Holy Spirit, He completes the triumvirate. Our first contact ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Mrs Pilate's Dream

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 24, 2002

Matthew includes the story of Pilate’s wife’s dream to reinforce in our minds the innocence of our Savior.

Lord, you have given the Bible to be the revelation of your great love for us, and of your power and will to save us. Grant that our study of it might not be made in vain by the callousness or carelessness of our hearts, but that we might wisely hear your words, note, learn, and inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:19

Denomination: *other

The Seven Last Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 29, 2002

Discover Jesus’ true understanding of God and mankind through His last words on the cross (A Good Friday Devotional)

Words from a dying man can be fearful, resentful or senile, but rarely confident. These last words from the lips of Jesus were confident. These words reflect a true understanding of God and mankind. With such understanding Jesus responded confidently on the cross. Jesus said in Luke 23:24, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-30, Luke 23:24-46, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 2:2-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Shine Your Light For Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2003

Sometimes we need a lesson in Christian conduct. Paul knows that when he writes the Philippians. He wants to give them guidance in their Christian conduct. That is what Paul does and he tells them about living the Christian life.

There was a family who, as many times happens, had trouble getting along with their neighbors. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbors was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the one still at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Por Que Tuvo Que Morir Jesus?

Contributed by Leo Castro on Apr 16, 2008

Nadie ha influenciado al mundo de la manera que Jesús lo ha hecho. A través de la historia, la influencia que Jesús tuvo en la vida de la personas, no ha sido sobrepasada. Ningún otro líder ha inspirado tantos cambios positivos en la vida de sus seguidor

SEMANA SANTA 2008 ¿Por qué? 22 de marzo, 2008 Introducción Nadie ha influenciado al mundo de la manera que Jesús lo ha hecho. A través de la historia, la influencia que Jesús tuvo en la vida de la personas, no ha sido sobrepasada. Ningún otro líder ha inspirado tantos cambios positivos en la ...read more

Lacking Love (Religious Leaders) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#1 in series, about religious leaders who followed the Law but did it without love.

Matthew 27:32-43 – Were You There? #1 – Lacking Love (Religious Leaders) This morning, as a build-up to Resurrection Day on April 24, I am beginning a series called Were You There? These messages will cause us to look at the witnesses of Jesus’ crucifixion, and hopefully see ourselves in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Flawed Follower (John The Apostle) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#4 in series, about John’s initial fleeing from the Garden but returning to Jesus’ cross, and how love overcame his fears.

John 18:25-27 – Were You There #4 - Flawed Follower (John the Apostle) Today we are continuing our Were You There series, looking at and learning from some of the characters who watched Jesus die that lonely Friday so many years ago. We looked at the religious leaders, who carried out the rules of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On The Lord's Supper From Luther's Small Catechism

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 7, 2010

What a marvelous inheritance Jesus has left us in the Lord's Supper, his last will and testament! Let's reflect on it as guided by Jesus' words which Martin Luther used in the Small Catechism.

Text: Selected Text Theme: Reflections on the Lord's Supper from Luther's Small Catechism The Setting for the Supper Part One: What is the Sacrament of Holy Communion? Part Two: What blessings do we receive through this eating and drinking? Part Three: How can eating and drinking do such ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran

To Us He Turned Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 9, 2009

Maundy Thursday message, designed to be interwoven with verses of "When I Survey ..." and with the elements of Communion. Jesus turns to us to interpret the power of wounded healing.

TO US HE TURNED: REVELATION “Then turning to the disciples, Jesus said to them privately, ‘Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!’” This is a private moment. To the disciples He turned and spoke privately. There are some things not meant for the public arena, some things intended only for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Fallen World... For Now!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 2, 2013

We live in a world that was once a good place but now it is a fallen world infected by evil... but we look forward to a new world that is all good.

Title: Living in a Fallen World… for Now! Text: I Corinthians 15:19-26 Thesis: We live in a world of good and bad but because of Jesus Christ, we look forward to a new world that is all good. (Revelation 21:1-5) Introduction In St. Petersburg, Florida three police officers died tragically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blood And Water

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 5, 2013

The blood and water represent two powers released upon the earth through the death of Jesus. Jesus carried two great treasures within His body which was only released when He died.

Blood and Water John 19:34 - But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. The blood and water represent two powers released upon the earth through the death of Jesus. Jesus carried two great treasures within His body which was only released ...read more

Scripture: John 9:34

Denomination: Charismatic