Sermons on Easter Vigil:

Who's On First?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Is Christ’s resurrection of first importance in your life?

SPECIAL OCCASION: EASTER SUNDAY TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-22 TITLE: “WHO’S ON FIRST?” INTRODUCTION: A. Growing up in Kentucky, I can testify to the fact that there is a huge rivalry in college basketball between the University of Kentucky and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Principle Of Life Through Death

Contributed by George Barton on Jun 28, 2006

Using John 12:24 as a text, the sermon demonstrates that the principle of life through death was true in the resurrection of Christ and is true also in agriculture, the Christian life, the resurrection of the Christian and in Christian giving.

THE PRINCIPLE OF LIFE THROUGH DEATH REVISED JUNE 28, 2006 (John 12:24 NIV) I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Introduction Today I should like to preach concerning a very ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Risen, Christianity Unique!

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

As great as the restoration of a classic car is, a resurrection of a lifeless human body is more impressive. The resurrection of Jesus Christ, changed history—and eternity—for every human who has ever lived.

“I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.” (Job 19:25) Have you ever seen a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? That’s one hot car. Even back when I was a kid, the silhouette of a ‘57 Chevy with the bulging headlights and streamlined trunk fins on the back was already a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passover Pedicure

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

An intimate moment with Jesus and the disciples in the final moments before His work was finished.

What would you do if you knew you were going to die a violent death in the next 12 hours? Would you want to be alone in prayer? Would you write down some final thoughts? Would you spend time with your loved ones? What would you want to emphasize to people in your last 12 hours? Would you share ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Close Enough To Feel The Scars Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

Final in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Easter Sermon, Jesus invites us to draw near in spite of our doubts and questions.

Birthday invitations—the kids start on them months before the party because they want people to come. For the last several months I’ve been sharing stories from the Gospel of John about Jesus invitation to us—the invitation to come near to Him. This morning we both celebrate His resurrection and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ticket

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 9, 2006

Looking for Jesus.

The Ticket John 20:1-18 April 16, 2006 (Easter Sunday) 94 years ago this week, a boat described as unsinkable left its harbor in Southampton, England for its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. This boat, the biggest passenger boat of its time, was carrying 2,224 people - some on board for a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Pounds In A 5 Pound Bag

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 14, 2006

The story of the Emmaus road - it all sems to be much to handel.. We just have to talk about it.

10 pounds in a 5 pound bag – Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 Do any of you remember the “I love Lucy show” where Lucy and Ethel got jobs in the chocolate factory? They were putting the candies in the boxes and the conveyor belt starts out slow and they comment how easy it is. Then the amount of candy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Congregational

The Carpenter's Cloth Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 22, 2006

This is taken from Sigmund Brouwer’s wonderful book of the same name. This speaks of the cross being only part of God’s plan of salvation for us, the empty tomb being the other. Jesus the carpenter wants to complete His work in us.

John 20:1-9 – The Carpenter’s Cloth Tonight I’m going to share a thought with you that I read several years ago, and it has blessed me ever since. In fact, likely, you remember it since I read it to you on my 1st Easter Sunday message in Doaktown and Blissfield. I hope that it encourages you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fools Rush In Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 22, 2006

This is about John beating Peter in a footrace to the empty tomb, but Peter going in first. t’s about Peter’s courage, and how we need to live courageous lives, following God’s plans for us.

John 20:1-9 – Fools Rush In Today, as we are continuing our series called He is Risen Indeed, where we have been studying Jesus’ resurrection and what it means to us, we turn our attention to the men of the story. We have studied Jesus’ female disciples, but now we look for inspiration from ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Witnesses

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 27, 2006

This is an Explanation of witnessing and how the disciples became witnesses.

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-49 Message: “You Are Witnesses” Text: “You are witnesses of these things” (v. 48) Introduction: What is a witness? This is what the American Heritage Dictionary says: A witness is: a. One who has seen or heard something b. One who furnishes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Woman's Work

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

The women going to the Tomb - Women’s work - find the miricle - the women’s work is a chosen ministry to the Lord - their Lord - Death is a simple math problem - Jesus Changes the math!

Woman’s work Mark 16:1-8 I have gotten my self in trouble several times when I made a remark about some task like cleaning or cooking as “Woman’s work.” I really did make it in jest. I made it to get a response from the women present. Sometimes, I had to work really hard to make a formal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

One Of The Post Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 29, 2006

Luke only offers us two post Resurrection appearances of Jesus - this is one of them - Why?

Story: Malcolm Muggeridge was a Marxist before he found Christ. During the Cold War he travelled to Russia to write a story about the Communist party and the decline of religion in that atheistic regime. After conducing a series of interviews with officials in the Kremlin, he attended a Russian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-43, Luke 23:39-49

Denomination: Anglican

The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

March 5, 2006 Communion Meditation and the first sermon of the 2006 Lenten Series

(Introduction to meditation was from Creative Communications for the Parish’s dramatic introduction, ‘This Lenten Road: The Road to Damascus’ © 2004 by Creative Communications for the Parish.) (1) Many years ago along one of our coasts a Navy Captain looked into the dark night and saw faint ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road To The Wilderness

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

Second sermon for Lent 2006

(The introduction to this sermon was dramatic reading from the Lenten Series, ‘The Lenten Road,’ published by The Center for Creative Communication for the Parish. © 2004) (1) Look at this photo for a moment. It’s magnificent! It’s majestic! It’s appealing! It’s warm! It’s sunny! What a beautiful ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road To Jerusalem

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

Third Sermon for Lent 2006

Dramatic Introduction: ‘The Road to Jerusalem’ written by Arden and Peter Mead and published by the Creative Communications for the Parish, © 2004. (1) This past week there have been roads in our state and across the center of this nation and elsewhere that has not been hospitable to drivers. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Church Of God