Sermons on He Is Risen:

Ultimate Forgivness Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

God offers us ultimate forgivness.

Ultimate Forgiveness This morning we are starting a series which will last for a total of 5 weeks. It’s appropriate that we start this series on Easter, because without the resurrection, there would be no ultimate forgiveness. There would be no opportunity for you and I to receive forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Congregational

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in series on meaning of Pentecost. It was a pilgrim holiday, to draw near to God. Acts 2 shows us God drawing near to us.

Acts 2:1-13 – We Are Not Alone On June 18, 1815, twelve miles south of Brussels and two miles from the Belgian village of Waterloo, the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was soundly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. At the time of this victory, though, things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am…. The God Who Washes Feet”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 15, 2020

People are searching for that which will satisfy an inner craving for meaning and significance. Jesus said: follow my example wash feet. quotes regarding why Franklin Grahm was did invited from the national day of prayer. security in Christ not other religions.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter V 2020 Text: John 14:2-3 Redeemer “I Am…. The God Who Washes Feet” We live in a culture of spiritual longing. Many people are searching for that which will satisfy an inner craving for meaning and significance. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, John 13:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Is In Bloom Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 18, 2006

Easter morning sermon on the hope that Jesus gives us. Also the start of a series on the Resurrection.

1 Peter 1:3-4 – Hope is in Bloom Let’s read our passage for today, 1 Peter 1:3-4, paying close attention to the idea of life in v3. As I was preparing for this message last week, I was thinking about this Easter lily that I bought Michelle. We both love these flowers. They are really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Conquer What You Fear

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 2, 2007

An Easter message: the courage to go on despite our fears comes from the resurrected Jesus dwelling within us.

Conquer What You Fear Matthew 28:1-10 You understand the relationship of cause & effect. If that happened, then this results. When you enter a dark room and flip a light switch you expect the room to brighten. If you flip that switch and the windows open, you’re pretty surprised because the two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Saturate Yourself In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024

We’re going to talk about how to go deeper with your Bible reading time. We will not be talking about simply reading the Bible. We will be talking about absorbing the Bible. Making the Bible part of your mind. Putting the Bible in your heart and letting it change your heart.

“The Bible- banned, burned, beloved. More widely read, more frequently attacked than any other book in history. Generations of intellectuals have attempted to discredit it; dictators of every age have outlawed it and executed those who read it. Yet soldiers carry it into battle believing it is more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

Part of an adult Sunday school series on the Person of Christ.

Luke wrote in the opening of the book of Acts Jesus’ knew He had risen because of “many infallible proofs.” "To whom [the apostles] he [Jesus] shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Grave Wasn’t The End

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Resurrection message.

The Grave Wasn’t the End Matthew 27:57-28:15 November 15, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction This is the third Sunday in November, and normally we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving, with thoughts of grandma and grandpa, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don’t Let The Troubles Of Life Cause You To Lose Your Focus

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 4, 2003

This message encourages the believer to stay afloat during the most turbulent storms by keeping a Heavenly focus.

The text;Colossians 3:1-4 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection (mind) on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead (died), and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 15, 2004

How we can learn from Mary Magdalene’s example

MARY MAGDALENE – JOHN 20.1-18 Over the past year one of the major best sellers has been a book called the Da Vinci Code. The book purports to be genuine history of a secret which the Christian church has tried to suppress for nearly 2000 years – namely that Jesus did not die on the cross but was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 18, 2011

Exposition of Isaiah 9:6 on the names of the Christ child.

“His Name Shall Be Called The Everlasting Father” Part 3 Isaiah 9:6 Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You View The Cross?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 31, 2009

You may be have been foolish at the cross by the mockery of your life and lips and your actions. These people get so close to the cross but choose to deny the blood it shed.

How do you view the Cross? It is the grandest single chapter in the entire Bible. And at the center of the Christian faith stands the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We sometimes think that Easter should be celebrated only once a year. But actually every Sunday—the first day of each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

An Empty Celebration - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2006

Jesus made 3 ’Empty Promises’ which give more ful’fill’ment than anything else to mankind today. Link included to Formatted Text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

An Empty Celebration Philippians 2:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EmptyCelebration.html Opening ill.--Jeremy was not a normal child. He had a terminal illness which affected both his body and his mind. Still, his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Post Resurrection Lull Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

After the resurrection a group of disciples ended up fishing. When Jesus turns up 153 fish are caught. Through these verses we are reminded that we need to obey Jesus, even when obedience seems strange, because Jesus will give the resources.

Message John 21:1-14 Post Resurrection Lull Have you ever had post-exciting-event-syndrome? It is the syndrome which happens when you have been planning an event for a long time … a wedding, a special party, a holiday, a house move You have been putting your energy and time and commitment into ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Ready For The Meeting?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2022

What happens when we die physically? Do our bodies remain in the ground? What about our souls?

Prophetic truth has a utilitarian reason. It is to condemn the hearts of sinners. It is to empower Christians to holiness, and to provide hope and solace to Christians in the hour of death. This letter was composed to urge Christians to live purified lives while they await the return of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible