Sermons on Good Friday:

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014

To show the major reasons as shown in the bible the reasons why bad things happen to good people.

I. EXORDIUM: Do bad things happen to believers? Yes. Why? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the major reasons as shown in the bible the reasons why bad things happen to good people. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:10 (Amplified Bible) 5:10 For we must all appear and be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 2, 2016

We are latter day apostles. We get to follow the first apostles and speak the gospel to people who are gathered in places where anyone can come.

Have you ever noticed that people aren’t always receptive to the Good News of the Gospel? We’re living in a world where it is increasingly forbidden to share the Good News with a desire to win converts. The situation is getting to the point where the only place where the Gospel can be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Anglican

We Need A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2016

Sincerity is not enough: We need an active Shepherd to follow, One worthy of our allegiance.

We Need A Shepherd (Mark 14:26-31) 1. A flock of sheep are grazing in a field, happily going "baa baa" to one another and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a "moo mooooooooooo!" They look around &see only sheep. They carry on grazing as before. "Moo moo!" One sheep can hear it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finishing Strong By Keeping The Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jan 7, 2024

The importance of keeping the faith and finishing our race.

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. May all who read it and hear be blessed. FINISHING STRONG BY KEEPING THE FAITH In 1964, Billy Mills came out of nowhere to become the first, and only American to ever win the Olympic 10,000-meter race. Billy was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:14, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Matthew 21:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Betrayers: Ahithophel And Judas Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2021

Although we wonder why God allows evil people to prevail, it is sometimes His plan to use such individuals to accomplish a greater purpose.

The Betrayers: Ahithophel and Judas (2 Samuel 11-17, passim, with John 12:4-6) 1. A family was watching a movie of the life of Jesus on television. Their six-year-old daughter was deeply moved as the film realistically portrayed Jesus’ crucifixion and death. Tears ran down the little girl’s face ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6, Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 22, 2001

The cross is the central symbol of Christianity. It reminds us of humankind’s sinfulness and of God’s love and power to save us.

Sermon for Good Friday, Year C Based on Isa. 52:13-53:12 & Jn. 19:17-42 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Cross” The cross…All of us here today, along with the writers of our scripture passages from Isaiah and John; indeed, the whole world share one thing in common—the cross. We, along ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 1, 2003

Is he the King that you welcome into your hearts– like the crowds did that Sunday 2000 years ago or Is he that uncomfortable person that you would like to get rid of, like the Jewish leaders did 2000 years ago.

Talk on Sunday 9th April 2001 in Ferindune This afternoon’s reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem which happened at the beginning of a week – in about AD 30 - that Christians remember each year as “Holy Week” or “Passion Week”. The week before Easter Resume. Jesus decided to go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Anglican

What Do You Think About Jesus?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2003

Is he the King that you welcome into your hearts– like the crowds did that Sunday 2000 years ago. Or is he that uncomfortable person that you would like to get rid of, like the Jewish leadersdid 2000 years ago

Sunday 9th April 2001 Ferindune Old People’s Home, Faringdon This afternoon’s reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem which happened at the beginning of a week – in about AD 30 - that Christians remember each year as “Holy Week” or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Carrying The Cross With Jesus

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 9, 2006

Jesus gave a new meaning to human suffering. Now a suffering person can look at the cross of Jesus and find comfort.

She was a Hindu; but all the same, an active member of the Students’ Christian Movement. Then the shocking news came that she was diagnosed with cancer. She was admitted in a hospital. When we went to see her, I expected her to be very bitter. At such a young age to get such a sickness! But ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Christ's Death Brought Us Salvation

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Apr 9, 2020

The death of Jesus Christ has brought us a package of salvation. In that package is the covenant with God, healing, deliverance, and much more

THREE INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Imagine for a moment that you are in debt and have been asked not to pay. That is what Jesus did for us and that is the message of Good Friday. Man cannot relate to God in his or her natural state or in their own capacity. That relationship is not possible unless ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Isaiah 53:5, Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus The Messiah-King

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 21, 2016

Jesus enters Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday, riding on a donkey, symbol of humility and peace. Jesus as the true Messiah-King is different than all would-be Messiahs and Kings.

Palm/Passion Sunday Yr C, 20/03/2016 Lk 19:28-40 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Jesus the Messiah-King” The first hymn that we sang today, “All glory, laud, and honour, to you, Redeemer King,” is a favourite one for Palm Sunday. Christians sing the hymn around the world on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Empty Or Full, It Does Make A Difference

Contributed by R. Wayne Hagerman on Apr 1, 2008

The Resurrection of Jesus and His empty tomb are the hingepoints of our Christian belief system. Without them, it is all for nothing!

John 20; 1 Corinthians 15 Empty or Full? It Does make a difference! There are four major Religions and thousands of smaller ones in this world today. The four largest are Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, & Hinduism. Of these and all the others, only one claims a living God, a living Savior, a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 12, 2011

Don’t we in the midst of our brokenness sometimes need to have our heads examined?

Sermon for Palm Sunday April 17, 2011 When living in Jasper Indiana my family and I collected cats. That’s right cats. We lived on three acres surrounded by thousands of acres of farm land. Therefore we encountered quite a few varmints such as snakes and mice. Hence cats. At one time I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-54

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is Jesus When We Need Him?

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007

It is Sunday. Jesus is dead. And they are going home. Their question is our question, only slightly rephrased. Where is Jesus when we need him? Where did he go? Why did he leave us?

Where is Jesus When We Need Him? Luke 24:13-35 Earlier this week I took a bike ride along the Natchez Trace. Exiting at Friendship Road, I rode a mile or two and came to Friendship Baptist Church, a neatly-kept brick building at the intersection of two country roads. Behind the church there was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Mind Feet Washing, Let's Get On With More Important Acts Of Service!

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Apr 29, 2016

I ask the question, how well do we know our commander in chief, Jesus? Do we allow him to help in the many battles we face throughout our lives. How prepared are we to follow his example of servant-hood.

Servanthood: John 13 v1-16 At the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier, their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-16

Denomination: *other