Sermons on Grave Is Empty:

A Tale Of Two Priesthoods

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 23, 2013

This sermon compares the priesthood of Jesus to the Levitical Priesthood. It emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience.

Melchizadek King of Salem is identified as both a priest and a king. Under the Mosiac Law; a priest could not be a king. But this was before 445 years before the law was given. Abram just returned from defeating five kings of Canaan. The first time Melchizadek appears is found in Genesis 14:18-20. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ, The Solid Rock

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 16, 2008

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD; EVERY INDIVIDUAL, WHEN HE OR SHE COMES TO THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY, MUST MAKE A DECISION: 1. EITHER TO STAND UPON THE SOLID ROCK OF SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST JESUS OR 2. REMAIN UPON THE SINKING SAND OF SPIRITUAL DESTRUCTION.

5/18/08 CHRIST, THE SOLID ROCK TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 10 VS. 1--4 INTRODUCTION: ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD; EVERY INDIVIDUAL, WHEN HE OR SHE COMES TO THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY*** MUST MAKE A DECISION. 1. EITHER TO STAND UPON THE SOLID ROCK OF SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST JESUS OR 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What's Inside Of A Gift?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 22, 2013

What’s inside most gifts? Love, time and physical labor to pay for the gift; Plus, hopefully, something the recipient needed.

What’s Inside of a Gift? John 4:10 (Use a nice wrapped gift for visual) Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moments Like These

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 16, 2015

There are special moments in life. How are you experiencing them?

In Moments Like These -A chorus- In moments like these we lift up our hands, we lift up our hands, unto Jesus Eccl. 3:1-4 Great Moments in our lives. A moment is a small amount of time, usually measured in seconds or minutes. Amazing things take place in just moments. We all have weak ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Be Still: Knowing The Lord In The Storm - Psalm 46:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 14, 2025

In a time where chaos seems to rule, where noise fills every moment, and distraction dulls our discernment - "Be still, and know that I am God!" is not a polite suggestion from God. This is a divine command — a call to stillness in a restless world.

Go! And Be Still: Knowing the Lord in the Storm - Psalm 46:10 Psalm 46:10 (NLT): “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honoured by every nation. I will be honoured throughout the world.” Introduction This is not a polite suggestion from God. This is a divine command — a call to stillness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Exodus 14:14, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Isaiah 46:9-10, Matthew 11:28, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Dead Bones Still Carry Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This passage offers deep lessons on legacy, faith, divine power, and the enduring impact of a life yielded to God. It is a reminder that even when a man of God is no longer active, his influence, prayers, and anointing can still speak.

WHEN DEAD BONES STILL CARRY POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:4; Psalm 112:6; Proverbs 10:7; Acts 19:11-12; Isaiah 55:11 INTRODUCTION: The latter part of 2 Kings 13 presents two powerful scenes: the final prophetic encounter between Elisha and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Expectations

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 28, 2025

Frederick Douglass said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Deuteronomy 28:13 teaches that WHILE YOU ARE HERE “The Lord will make you the head and not the tail and you shall be above and not beneath.”

Jeremiah 29:4-11 KJV “Great Expectations” September 28, 2025 “Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon; Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Lion Of The Tribe Of Judah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 11, 2025

Jesus, the Lion of Judah, is revealed as the powerful and victorious King who conquers every foe and reigns with divine authority.

JESUS THE LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 5:5 Key Verse: “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.” – Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Full Of Grace And Truth

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2025

A sermon for the second Sunday of Christmas, Year C

January 5, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:10-18 Full of Grace and Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter: "Show Me Your Resurrection.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 5, 2025

“You say you are people of the Resurrection. Show me your resurrection.”

[humor] I heard a kid say, "What I like best about Easter time is the candy and Jesus not being' dead anymore!" In his book “Living Buddha, Living Christ,” Thich Nhat Hanh remarks to a visiting Christian: “You say you are people of the Resurrection. Show me your resurrection.”1 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Role Of The Son In The Redemption

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

Jesus Christ, the eternal Son, left His heavenly glory to become human in order to save humanity. This act of divine condescension was not for His benefit but ours.

THE ROLE OF THE SON IN THE REDEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:17-18 "Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Funeral – A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2025

There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” This sermon was requested by a man given a few months to live on the topic of being a "living sacrifice."

Synopsis: There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” In this kind of funeral the “dearly departed” is still alive and is present at the ceremony. This kind of service become very popular in Japan and is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph's Deception (Genesis 44)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2024

Did Joseph deceive his brothers? Should we engage in deception? Let's look at Genesis 44.

The Bible contains truthful DEscriptions of events, but not every DEscription is also a PREscription or recommendation for us. Does the Bible hide the sins of believers or frankly tell both the good and bad? Is Christian history also filled with both good and bad? Is God merciful? Let’s look at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Magnificence In The “insignificant” Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2013

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee (Matthew 21:11)

Christ’s Magnificence in the “Insignificant” Sermon on Palm Sunday Readings: (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:28-38; & John 12:12-18). Let’s turn to Matthew’s account in chapter 21 beginning with verse seven to eleven." They brought the donkey and the colt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Postscript For Preachers Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2014

Paul's closing words summarise what has been presented to Timothy in this letter.

“O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called ‘knowledge,’ for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. “Grace be with you.” [1] It is no secret that I am a news junkie; I fill my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:20-21

Denomination: Baptist