Sermons on Grave Is Empty:

Complete In Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2012

Continue to live your lives in grateful dependence upon Christ, appreciating all you have in Him. Specifically, appreciate the purity, pardon and power you have in Christ.

Some time ago, the Marriage Partnership magazine listed the top 10 reasons people are too busy to pray today. Maybe some of these fit your situation: 1) You wake up feeling rested, then realize your alarm should’ve gone off an hour ago. 2) Your spouse is away on a two-day business trip that’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Think About It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Solomon gives us some important things to consider

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “THINK ABOUT IT” ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 A young girl came into the kitchen one afternoon and complained that her stomach hurt. Her mother told her, “That’s because your stomach is empty. You just need something in it and you’ll be fine.” The mom fixed the little girl a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 21, 2011

Happy are those who mourn. Today’s text is one of the great contradictions of the Bible. Even if we don’t use happy for the word blessed, there still seems to be little correlation between being blessed and grieving.

Happy are those who mourn. Today’s text is one of the great contradictions of the Bible. Even if we don’t use happy for the word blessed, there still seems to be little correlation between being blessed and grieving. When you lose a person you love, do you feel blessed? Does it comfort ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Yes It's Me! Touch And See! Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 15, 2013

We have to take the Apostle's word of testimony concerning the physical resurrection of Jesus who physically experienced it in their lives. But the Holy Spirit serves to corroborate their testimony so that we might believe also.

Yes It’s Me! Touch and See! John 20:19-31 Introduction Last week, we saw Mary weeping uncontrollably at the tomb, not knowing what was about to happen. John had been unraveling the evidence to the Resurrection one detail at a time. Mary stooped down and saw the two angels who asked her why ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Creator Comforts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 9, 2007

God is speaking to His world. His Spirit-filled Word provides opportunity for growth and hope for His people. Those who receive the eternal Word and are changed will find eternal reward because of it.

ISAIAH 40: 1-11 THE CREATOR COMFORTS (Psalm 23) How majestic is the second part of the Book of Isaiah. The new section opens by stirring the people of God with the promise and hope of redemption and restoration. The Prophet begins with the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Far Away

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 24, 2012

"When God Seems Far Away" is an exposition of Psalm 61, which teaches that you can never be so far away that God cannot hear you when you call.

WHEN GOD SEEMS FAR AWAY Psalm 61 A certain little boy greatly missed his father, who was separated from the family for the long time by military duty. But the boy was comforted by a picture of his dad that sat in a frame on his nightstand. When he was frightened at night, he would state at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Extravagant Worship Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Worship isn't about coming to get something from God; it's all about giving Him something. When you bless the Lord, you can't help but be blessed in return.

INTRODUCTION I’ve shared some church bulletin bloopers in the past, but churches just keep making mistakes with their announcements. Here are some actual statements that appeared in church bulletins. 1. The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Hard Work Of Trust

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021

God teaches us to trust in him and in his Son our Saviour. God tells us that anxious care and bitter sighing won’t help. Discontentment will get us nowhere, but only humble trust and steadfast faith.

Have you ever felt like complaining against the LORD? Maybe you’ve prayed and prayed, but the answer that you wanted hasn’t come. Or you don’t like what God has brought into your life: lots of disappointment, lots of frustration. Or maybe you look at all the wickedness in the world, and you fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39, Habakkuk 2:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Hope Arise (Easter)

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 30, 2021

As we look at several of the encounters that the Risen Lord had with various people, we see hope rising in places of - grief, fear, doubt and failure.

Let HOPE Rise! Easter 2020 I want to start off today with some powerful words that Paul put to paper 2000 years ago, NOT ONLY for a bunch of believers who were living in the city of Corinth… BUT ALSO - for (you and I) today, at this very moment on April 12, 2020. Now, brothers, I want to remind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, John 20:10-16, John 20:25, Mark 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That One Sermon About Compassion Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 7, 2022

Compassion is sympathy and empathy for distress or suffering and the action to help.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THAT ONE SERMON ABOUT COMPASSION 1 Samuel 30:18-31 #kingdavid STORY PART 1 Once upon a time, there was a woman whose job it was to carry rocks from the rock pile outside of her village all the way into her hometown. She had a large basket on her back that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because He Lives

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 16, 2022

On Easter Sunday we celebrate the central event of the Christian faith, the resurrection. We can live now and forever because He lives!

Because He Lives I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When It Was Dark I’m not quite sure how to say this. Many in the church have said that our faith is based on verifiable historical facts. It was a faith built upon evidence. Scholars like Josh McDowell wrote books like "Evidence That Demands A ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary, Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. He knew her not only by her actions, but also by her heart. What does God’s Word tell us about Mary?

Imagine you had the opportunity to choose a woman who would be the mother of the Son of God. You not only knew her by her actions, but also by the intents of her heart. What kind of woman would you choose? God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. What does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46-49, Acts 1:12-14, Mark 3:31-34, John 2:1-12, Deuteronomy 19:15, Genesis 17:12-13, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the "Attitude of Christ" and explores what it might look like if Christians were to apply it to their lives today.

If you want to follow along, we are going to be looking primarily at Philippians 2:5-11. How many of you got your fill of Thanksgiving? How many of you when you were finished eating that Thanksgiving dinner went out and went to the pre-Black Friday sales? My hand is raised. We actually went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:1, John 1:14, James 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Relativism: The Foundation Of Postmodernism

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 5, 2014

A study followed by a logical and biblical critique of relativism, the foundation of postmodernism.

Relativism: The Foundation of Postmodernism Chuck Sligh October 26, 2014 TEXT: John 18:37-38 – “Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear ...read more

Scripture: James 18:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Faith Along Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 7, 2016

If you want to pass the faith along to the next generation, eliminate threats to their spiritual inheritance and set the example of a full and satisfying life.

W. A. Criswell tells the story of a five-year-old Baptist girl who lived next door to a five-year-old Catholic boy. On a hot summer day, they decided to play in a small wading pool in his back yard. As they were splashing around, quite innocently, they both took off their swimming suits. The little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free