Sermons on Grave:

Silent Saturdays Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 6 - Silent Saturdays! I. Introduction “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ? Søren Kierkegaard. Isn't that true? It as we reflect that we understand. It is in the mad dash that keeps us from always understanding. We seldom reflect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66, Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Acts 1: Where Did Jesus Go?” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 19, 2022

For 40 days Jesus proved Himself to be a resurrected human being. Not a ghost. Not a delusion. Not a figment of their imagination, but a real, living person who had pierced the veil of death victorious. Now His Coronation.

In Jesus Holy Name May 22, 2022 Text: Acts 1:9-11 Redeemer Lutheran “Acts 1: Where Did Jesus Go?” Why did Jesus return to heaven? Why did He leave earth? These are the questions to be answered today as we continue our study of Acts 1. • Jesus remained with the disciples for 40 days, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jonah On Board?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 5, 2023

Life is full of choices. Dad, I’m not at all sure I can follow you any longer in your simple Christian faith, stated the clergyman‘s son...

Jonah On Board? Jonah 1:1-3NKJV A small girl was asked to pray over the family meal. It was her first time ever, trying to emulate how her parents prayed, this is how she prayed: "Thank you Lord, for this meal you have REPAIRED for us.” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Galatians 4:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

"hope And Renewal" 1 Thes 4:13-18

Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 1, 2022

How should Christians approach the death of a loved one? What are some bad assumptions Christians make around grief? How does the Gospel offer hope in the face of Death

Deadline Slide 1 Every once in awhile, the semantics for a word study intrigues me. A word peaking my interest this week was the word “deadline”. Today, we use deadline as a point in time which something must be completed. There is a deadline to mail my taxes. Or in the case, of submitting an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

When God Sighed

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2018

Jesus "sighed" healing a man deaf. (quotes from Max Lucado) His creation was not meant to have illness, death. Jesus sighed Pharisees rejected God in their mist use your "spirit gift gifts"

In Jesus Holy Name September 9, 2018 Text: Mark 7:31-35 Pentecost 16 “When God Sighed” The shortest verse in the bible is from the Gospel of John 11:35. “Jesus Wept”. When Jesus arrived at the tomb of Lazarus John tells us Jesus wept. Did you ever ask yourself why? Did his tears ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ultimate Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

As Christians, our greatest example of an overcomer is Jesus Christ Himself. In this message, we will focus on Jesus as the ultimate overcomer, understanding that because He has overcome, we too can walk in victory.

The Ultimate Overcomer: Jesus Christ! Revelation 1:9-18 Introduction: Cf. we have been learning what it means to be an “Overcomer” – not some super saint – SC emblazoned across their chest – saved you are an overcomer. 1John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world.” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Sorrow To Joy Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 12, 2024

Knowing Jesus brings joy. Joy that does not fade, nor can it be taken away.

From Sorrow to Joy Text: John 16:16-24 What is Joy? My Uncle used to ask people if they wanted to see a picture of his pride and joy, and of course, people being kind, would say, “Yeah, of course.” And he’d pull out a picture of Pride furniture wax and Joy dishwashing soap. But seriously, what ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24, John 20:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Even Now

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025

This sermon explores the story of Lazarus as a picture of God’s timing, power, and resurrection hope. We are called to hold on when God disappoints, to look beyond what we can see, and to open the door to His transforming power.

Introduction You know that feeling when the repair guy says, 'We’ll be there between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.'? So you cancel your plans, sit at home all day, peek out the window every time a truck drives by… and then 4:59 p.m. rolls around and still nobody’s shown. You start thinking: Where is ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Saw The Light

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Jesus, the Light of the world, entered our darkness at the cross and proved in the resurrection that light always triumphs.

Introduction – More Than a Song “I saw the light.” That’s more than just the title of an old gospel tune. Some of you might remember Hank Williams writing and singing it back in the 1940s. Over the years, that song has been carried on the voices of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and even church ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Genesis 1:2-3, Proverbs 4:19, Matthew 27:45, Matthew 28:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

Psalm 31: Life’s Ups And Downs - Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2019

It is wise to trust in the Lord.

9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble A sudden change of subject matter occurs in verse 9, as the psalmist follows up his prayer for mercy with a clarification of his need for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Even Now

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

Examines the faith of Martha after the death of Lazarus

Where is he? Where? Where is he? How many times had she asked that question over the past four days. Her only brother had come down with some mysterious virus and nobody could do anything for him. Well nobody except for their friend Jesus. How many times had he reached out his hand and the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-23, John 11:17-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 18, 2001

In the resurrection of Jesus, God opens my eyes to the greatest meanings of Easter.

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes Surely you’ve heard the joke about the three college students who were appearing in a national academic competition. The contest had come down to three final students. One was from Rice University, one was from Princeton University and the third was from Oklahoma State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:31-33, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Magnetism Of The Finish Line

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

This sermon is in an ongoing series where I take snapshots from Pilgrim’s Progress and develop a message around it. I have no idea how many sermons will be in this series.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. l. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refusing To Return

Contributed by Robert Nacci on Jun 22, 2013

Don't be like Judah who refused to return and suffered God's judgment because of it! Simply return!

Refusing To Return Jeremiah 8:1-22 Intro The Book of the Jeremiah is the second of the Major Prophets found in the Word of God, although some Jewish tradition considers it to be the first. Jeremiah's ministry was as a prophet to Judah in the years just prior to and then during the initial ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist