Sermons on Easter Vigil:

A Reliable Witness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 10, 2015

We will examine the credentials of John as we being our 1 John series.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of us would like to see Jesus in person. Who would like to speak with Him, and walk with Him, maybe even go shopping with Him? • I think we all would like to be able to sit down and have a face to face with Jesus. I had a friend of mine I used ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Searching For The Risen Lord

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 2, 2013

THIS IS THE SPANISH TRANSLATION OF MY MESSAGE

Título: En Busca de Jesucristo Texto: Juan 20:1-18 Propósito: Animar la evangelización Introducción: Soy un Cristiano de segunda generación. No sólo crecí en un hogar donde ambos padres eran cristianos, sino que mi padre estaba involucrado de tiempo completo en el ministerio (fui in HM hijo de ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rebirth Of Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message examines how the resurrection has the ability to restore hope as well as bring hope.

There are many things that we can live without but hope isn’t one of them. Nothing can plunge us into the depths of despair quicker than losing all sense of hope. Hope gives us a reason to get up in the morning and the ability to keep moving ahead when things get difficult. If you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Hope Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 4, 2013

Faith in the risen Lord awakens dead hope.

Title: Dead Hope Series: Waking the Dead Text: John 20:1-18 Truth: Faith in the risen Lord awakens dead hope. Aim: To help me live in the joy of the Lord rather than despair. Life ?: How does faith in the risen Lord change me? INTRODUCTION Residents of a town in Thailand flocked to the home of a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Conqueror Of Death Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 4, 2013

Through the resurrection, Christ shows “His Power over Death”, as Manifested in 1) His Dying (John 19:31–37), 2) His Burial (John 19:38–42), and 3) His Resurrection (John 20:1–10).

Scott McConnell, director of LifeWay Research said this week that "Easter and Christmas are the most revered worship observances of the Christian faith. The crux of the gospel is not just that Jesus came to earth in human form which we celebrate at Christmas, but that He lived a sinless life and ...read more

Denomination: Other

Each And Every Today Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 12, 2013

Our salvation has been secured by Jesus rising from the dead, we receive salvation daily, and we will receive our full inheritance as the children of God in the fullness of time.

We know the story well, but it is so good it must be told again! It seemed death had won. It seemed hope was gone. It seemed the dream had died. It seemed that evil had triumphed, and that perhaps Jesus was not who we believed Him to be. Maybe He wasn’t the Messiah. Maybe He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

If There Be No Resurrection, What Then?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 16, 2013

Comparing what it would be like if Christ had not risen with what the difference makes of the risen Christ

The Resurrection makes a Difference - Can you name this series – Play Dragnet Theme Dragnet acclaimed for its attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the nuts and bolts of police work - Aried from 1949 radio over to TV 1966 -You knew it's distinctive "dum-de-dum-dum" opening four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Rose From Grave Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Apr 12, 2017

Week 4 in a 10 week gospel series

-A couple of weeks ago I heard about a Hawaiian man who had been reporting missing was presumed dead. -He had ventured into some caves and hadn’t made it out. -A missing person report was filed with police but after 3 ½ days no one had seen him and they assumed the worst. -His family and friends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

2of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-II Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: We can give generously to national missions thru the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. We can ensure that our missionaries are correctly trained for their purpose. Thru the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

3 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-III Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: It’s Missing! Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, & fall asleep. Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend. “Watson, look up ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

4 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-IV Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: Oblivious to the obvious The Church & Christians can be oblivious to the obvious... that while we bicker about ‘this that or the other thing,’ that there are literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

I Thirst!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 13, 2017

An Easter sermonette, one of eight that will delivered on Good Friday at Colombo Central Corps, Sri Lanka. Short for it is to be translated, in what is a three hour service.

How many Fridays in a year? Yes but only one is good. Good because of God's goodness not mans. Later knowing that it was now completed, and so the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty,” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7, Psalm 22:12-18, John 19:28-30, John 4:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 25, 2017

6 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-VI Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS We can but should never be--oblivious to the obvious. The Church & Christians can be oblivious to the obvious... that while we bicker about ‘this that or the other thing,’ that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road (Updated 3/4/24) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 11, 2016

On this road and journey, we’ll look at three secrets we’re all carrying. We see these secrets in two of Jesus disciples that took this road following His death. It’s the road to Emmaus, and it’s a journey we take towards renewing a hope within us that erases exhaustion, emptiness, and enslavement.

A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 With all that is happening in our world today, there is simmering just beneath the surface Three Basic Secrets no one wants to admit, but the truth is more than evident. 1. We Feel Exhausted The first one is that most of us just feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Foursquare

Disciple Stories Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 18, 2016

The disciples report sighting Jesus after the Resurrection.

“Disciple Stories” Jesus Sightings Part 3 “Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:27-28 NIV Intro: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational