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The Resurrection Means

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 10, 2020

Two great miracles and two great results from resurrection weekend.

OUTLINE WHAT THAT RESURRECTION MEANS Dr. Tom Bartlett, Steele Creek Church Eastfield Campus Resurrection Sunday - April 12, 2020 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:14 (ESV) TWO RESURRECTION MIRACLES • EMPTY TOMB ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Other

Doing Only What You Ought To Have Done

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 18, 2019

We can be a blessing or we can be half of a blessing

Doing Only What You Ought to Have Done! Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and anointing on the message, its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look What The Lord Has Done

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Jan 19, 2018

God would not leave His promise half fulfilled.

Joshua 23:1-23:16 Look What the Lord Has Done Text: Joshua 23:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A forgetful husband thought he had conquered the problem of trying to remember his wife’s birthday and their anniversary. He opened an account with a florist, provided him with dates and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The First Church And Our Church Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Apr 6, 2013

First in a series of sermons on the first half of the book of Acts

I would like for you all to turn with me to Acts 29… Of course there is no Acts 29! Before we look at the beginning of Acts I want to look at the last two verses of Acts – chapter 28:30-31: 30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Road To Pentecost

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 19, 2022

To experience Pentecost’s life changing reality and the fullness of the Holy Spirit, we must first have to experience Gethsemane, Calvary, and the Empty Tomb. Come and join us on this journey.

“The Road to Pentecost” Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTTRLw_2JDk Last week I made a statement where I said that we have to stop seeking the experience of Pentecost, that is, the experience of the Holy Spirit, and instead we need to seek Pentecost’s or the Holy Spirit’s life changing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42, Luke 9:23, John 20:21-22, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Unveiling Easter's Secrets SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Explore the three profound promises of Easter: The Empty Cross symbolizing the forgiveness of sins, The Empty Tomb representing eternal life, and The Empty Burial Clothes signifying a personal relationship with Jesus.

Today, I want to share with you the three promises of Easter. These promises are marked by three significant elements: the empty cross, the empty tomb, and the empty burial clothes. Each of these emptinesses holds a powerful promise from God. Let's explore these promises together. The first promise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Topics: Easter's Promises, Forgiveness, Eternal Life, Personal Relationship With Jesus

When Hope Seems Gone Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010

Despair makes hope seem an empty dream as we snap awake to reality and we begin to believe the lie, “there's no way out.”...Our lesson today is one of “how” and “what”. “How” can I move from a spirit of despair to a life of hope?

DARE TO BELIEVE – “When Hope Seems Gone” Jonah 2:1-10 This picture (person sitting against a wall, very dark room, small light in the window) is, to me, a powerful image of despair. It creates a sense of aloneness where an overwhelming gloom settles into your spirit and there's ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lesson 19: The Emptiness Of An Unproductive Faith (James 2:14-20) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2021

James 2:14-20 (KJV)

14What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and be filled," and yet you do not give them what is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Completely Empty Himself Of His Divinity To Become Human?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 7, 2019

There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity in order to become human so that He could be the perfect sacrifice for all humanity, which is why He attributed all of His works and doctrines to the Father.

"Jesus emptied Himself of His glory, taking the nature of a bondservant, and came in the likeness of men" (Phil 2:7). There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity and/or attributes in order to become human so that He could be the perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28, John 8:58, John 19:28, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 17:2, John 18:4-6, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 4:15, John 17:1-5, Colossians 1:19-20, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tomb Is Empty — Hope Is Alive! (Easter Sermon) By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 17, 2025

Easter calls us to come and see — to experience the risen Christ personally. Then, we are called to go and tell — to share the good news that Jesus is alive. Like the women at the tomb, we are messengers of resurrection hope in a world full of fear, doubt, and death

"He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." — Matthew 28:6 (NKJV) Introduction: Happy Easter, beloved! Today, we gather not to mourn a dead Savior but to celebrate a risen King. The resurrection of Jesus is the greatest event in history, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Curse Reversed: From Ark To Empty Tomb (The Easter Sermon)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Apr 19, 2025

From Eden's curse to resurrection triumph: God's redemption pattern perfectly fulfilled.

The Curse Reversed: From Ark to Empty Tomb "Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." - 1 Corinthians 15:20 Introduction On that first Easter morning, when the women approached the tomb of Jesus, they expected to find death. Instead, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20, Matthew 28:6, Genesis 8:4, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 9:1, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Exodus 12:13, Exodus 12:2, John 1:29, John 19:30, Genesis 2:17, 1 Corinthians 15:45, Romans 5:17, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Revelation 22:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks Always?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

When will you give thanks? Our thankfulness is so often dependent upon the circumstances of our lives. Find a continual source of gratefulness in God and what he has and continues to do for you in Christ Jesus.

What do you see? Is the glass half empty or is the glass half full? The answer is, “Yes” since both are true. But we sometimes use that expression to describe a person’s outlook on life. Are you a glass-half-full kind of person – the optimist, OR are you a glass-half-empty kind of person, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Four Marvels Of Jesus' Ressurection

Contributed by Miarcos Da Silva on Oct 18, 2000

1. THE EMPTY GRAVE- vv.

1. THE EMPTY GRAVE- vv. 1 -The empty grave means our victory (Revelation 1:18) 2. THE EARTHQUAKE - vv.2 -Yes, today we needed an earthquake of God in our christian life (Revelation 1:17) 3. AN ANGEL DESCENDS OF THE SKY - vv.2,3 -The reality of the angels means that Jesus lives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-3

The Vessel. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

God wants empty vessels

Harry McCoy the pastor of Tanglewood Baptist Church. He had been there for about 9 years and was retiring because of health problems, preached that Sunday night at Tanglewood and they were going to be moving the next day and he passed away in his sleep that night. Verse 1-Your Servant Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Presumption And Partial Obedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

One of the greatest dangers in leadership is stepping ahead of God—acting out of pressure rather than patience, and making decisions out of fear rather than faith.

PRESUMPTION AND PARTIAL OBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS WALK AHEAD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13, 1 Samuel 14 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5–7, Ecclesiastes 8:6, 1 Samuel 15:22–23, Isaiah 30:1, Hebrews 10:36 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest dangers in leadership is stepping ahead ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God