Sermons on Easter Vigil:

Defense Series

Contributed by Seth Alexander on Apr 2, 2015

We have been given defensive weapons to use against Satan.

• Alaska – Bull Moose – Antler battle – Fall Battle • The moose with the biggest antlers is the alpha. • The alphas defense starts way before the battle ever begins. • His defense starts in the spring and the summer with good nutrition making stranger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Satanic Surveillance.

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010

Spiritually, the enemies of one’s goodness take careful consideration to watch one’s steps. They can only succeed in people’s lives after they had surveyed and understood your weaknesses.

Anyone that has ever lived in a country such as Britain and in London in particular will be in a good position to understand what a surveillance society is. With progressively more electronic eyes that are increasingly intruding into private lives and with great impacts on everyday activities. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

After The Victory

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 27, 2015

You can win the battle, but lose the victory.

This message is an outline of the short essay “After the Victory” , pg 63-66 in Warren W. Wiersbe’s book, The Bumps Are What You Climb On, 1993. AFTER THE VICTORY Intro: Andrew Bonar a Presbyterian minister in Scotland who was a close friend to D. L. Moody: "Let us be as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Backsliding is a serious danger that every believer must guard against. It often starts subtly, but if not addressed, it leads to spiritual destruction.

THE DANGER OF BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 14:14 "The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself." Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:38-39, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Revelation 2:4-5, Jeremiah 3:22, Luke ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14, Hebrews 10:38-39, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Revelation 2:4-5, Jeremiah 3:22, Luke 9:62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living While Waiting

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

Because the Day of the Lord will come suddenly, our anticipation of that Day must shape this day—so we strive to be holy, think rightly, watch carefully, and grow steadily.

Introduction This morning we’re reading the final words of Peter’s final letter to the church. His burden is simple and weighty: that we live holy lives that honor the Lord Jesus and are not swept away by the immorality, false teaching, and scoffing around us. How do we do that in a world soaked ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11, 2 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Awake, Awake, Put On Strength

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

The call to “awake” in Isaiah 52:1 is not just a physical awakening, but a spiritual summons to rise from spiritual slumber and embrace the strength and authority that God provides.

AWAKE, AWAKE, PUT ON STRENGTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 52:1 "Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blood In The Watchman Hand PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon emphasizes our responsibility as Christians to act as watchmen, spreading the Gospel and warning others of spiritual danger, with the understanding that neglecting this duty can have serious consequences.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive into an important message from the book of Ezekiel, chapter 33. This passage speaks to us about the Responsibility of a Watchman, The Consequences of Neglect, and The Power of the Gospel. Theologian John Stott once said, "We must be ...read more

Topics: Witnessing, Christ

Walking In True Freedom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, Church! Today, our Scripture speaks to the heart of what it means to be a follower of Christ – living in the freedom of the New Covenant, pursuing the enemy that seeks to destroy us, and walking in true freedom. As we explore this passage, let us keep in mind the words of C.S. Lewis: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-42

Topics: New Covenant, Christ

The Contemporary Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

If Jesus was still in the tomb, and not a living contemporary, then however, great a man and teacher He was, He is of no more value to us than any other dead man. Any religion will do if the best only gets you to the grave.

A mother said to the toy salesman, "Isn't this a rather complicated toy for a small child?" The salesman responded, "This madam is an educational toy. It is especially designed to help a child adjust to living in the world of today. No matter which way he puts it together, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

This Is No Time To Be Quiet Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

When we practice Christ’s Presence, we delight in introducing Him to others.

THIS IS NO TIME TO BE QUIET! II Corinthians 5:16-6:2 S: Evangelism Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WHEN WE PRACTICE CHRIST’S PRESENCE, WE DELIGHT IN INTRODUCING HIM TO OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Convictions TS: We will find in our study of II Corinthians 5:16-6:2 three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Reformers

Contributed by Mark Williamson on Nov 8, 2002

THIS SERMON WILL COMPARE FOUR OF THE COURAGEOUS REFORMERS WITH THE SACRIFICIAL GIVING OF OUR LIVES TO THE SERVICE OF CHRIST.

THERE ARE FOUR EXAMPLES FROM SCRIPTURE THAT DISPLAY FOR US, TODAY, WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A COURAGEOUS REFORMER FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. WE WILL LOOK AT 4 FIGURES FROM THE SCRIPTURES AND EXAMINE HOW THEY EXEMPLIFIED THESE CHARACTERISTICS. 1. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED A HIGHER CALLING A. NATHAN 2 SAM. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Firstfruits

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

In our text Paul calls the resurrection a "firstfruits" event. What does he mean? Consider these two opposite (but connected) realities, the fallenness of man and the firstfruits of God; the first is our condition – the second, God’s response to our nee

If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Stimulus Package - He's Not Finished Yet.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 9, 2009

Jesus left His stimulus package behind to stimulate us to be ready. He said in His stimulus package I’m not finished yet, I’m coming back.

“God’s Stimulus Package” “He’s not finished yet” District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:1-7 “The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulcher. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Empty Promises

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 26, 2001

First Sunday of Lent (C). Temptations are simply empty promises

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 15 First Sunday in Lent - Year C March 4, 2001 Readings: * Deut. 26:4-10 * Rom 10:8-13 * Lk. 4:1-13 Empty Promises Renewal of Vows There is a beautiful custom that many married couples practice on their wedding anniversaries, especially on those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Radical Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Jesus was the most radical personality whoever walked this planet, and He made the most radical claims, and did the most radical things, and at the center of it all is the radical resurrection.

What is the most radical thing that could happen to you after you die? Death is not the last chapter in the biography of anyone. Things have a way of happening even after you are dead. Pastor Leland Botjen of Spokane, Washington almost left the ministry after his first funeral. The family of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10