Sermons on Hidden Tombs:

Faith, Fact Or Forgery?

Contributed by Tim May on Apr 5, 2015

Have you ever had your world rocked like Caiaphas? You know where you think you've got everything under control and then wham life sucker punches you? This is the emotion of Good Friday. But Easter has a counter punch.

INTRODUCTION - “What do you mean GONE!” These are the words of Caiaphas in the new TV Series titled AD, but they are also the words of the women when they came to the tomb. They are also the words of the disciples when the women report their findings. Truthfully, they are still our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrection & Ascension (Mark 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 14, 2024

Do we choose to believe or doubt? Let's look at Mark 16.

Who did Jesus meet after His resurrection? What will happen to whoever believes and is baptized? What did the disciples do after Jesus ascended to heaven? Are we continuing that legacy? Let’s find out in Mark 16. What happened after sunset, when the Sabbath ended, and the following Sunday morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Death

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 26, 2016

An Easter Sermon. Jesus defeats death and we are more than conquerors

The Death of Death Matthew 27-28 March 27, 2016 There are moments in time when all of a sudden something happens and everything changes. You can name just about any movie you watch, and there is a moment when all of a sudden, everything changes. We can almost predict it. It’s part of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Is Serious Trouble.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 20, 2020

A man bound set free by the Master.

A Man is serious trouble. We can look around see a number of people in this shape. People may not live among the tombs but they act like a mad man. Mark 5: 1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 6, 2023

The very first person to confess Jesus as Son of God after the crucifixion was the very person who crucified him.

Easter Sunday 2023 Matthew 27:51-54 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54, John 20:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 27, 2020

Today, we'll be looking at several facts of the Resurrection...

1.) The Reality of the Resurrection – Christ is risen indeed! (1 Cor 15:1 NKJV) Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, (1 Cor 15:2 NKJV) by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bible Proofs From Archaeology

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2006

True faith doesn’t require science to agree, but we shouldn’t be surprised that so much of it DOES! Here’s a look at some of what man has ’dug up’ in recent years. Link included to formatted text and a very necessary PowerPoint Presentation.

Bible Proofs from Archaeology Acts 1:3 ----- [Please go to the link at the very bottom in order to see the ’very necessary’ PowerPoint slideshow used to present these facts with.] ----- Jesus’ existence and resurrection can be proven, and we’ve looked at that in other messages. So what about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not)

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 9, 2014

Why did Jesus say, "touch me not?" A harmony of the resurrection appearances of Christ with the women, and a discussion of the need to put the blood on the Mercy Seat.

Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) PPT 1 Message Title Noli Me Tangere is the the Latin form of touch me not. Most modern versions translate the verse, stop clinging to me, it should be noted that same versions translate the word as touch the other 32 times it is used in Scripture (Strongs ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did Jesus Have To Die And Did He Really Rise From The Dead?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

This message will try to answer the two questions - why did Jesus have to die and did He really rise up from the dead.

Jesus: Why Did He Have To Die Did He Really Rise From The Dead? I. Why Did Jesus Die? I want to look at this question from 3 perspectives: the Romans, the Jews, Jesus and the church. A) Why The Romans Said Jesus Must Die… • Because he disturbed Roman order. • Because he spoke of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why Do You Look For The Living Among The Dead?"

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

“Why Do You Look for the Living among the Dead?” I. You Have a Risen Lord II. You Have a Reason for Believing III. You Have a Reason for Living

April 11, 2004 — Easter Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 24:5 “Why Do You Look for the Living among the Dead?” I. You Have a Risen Lord II. You Have a Reason for Believing III. You Have a Reason for Living Grace and peace be with you, from our risen Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5

Denomination: Lutheran

You Want A Hoping Heart: God Has Other Plans Pt4 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

How many of you have ever said, “I never want to go through what I had to go through but I am glad I went through it”? For the hoping heart, God ALWAYS has another plan! It was that way for Jesus on the cross and it is that way for you if you have a hopin

Title: YOU WANT A HOPING HEART Text: Luke 22:14-18 Before my wife and I were ever married we had discussed wanting four children. After having our first two, we entered negotiations, rethought our journey in life and wondered if we were called to have any more. That lasted four years when enough ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

"I Have Seen Jesus: Have You?” Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

when I imagine the story of Mary, and how weeping Mary turned into surprised Mary turned into responsive Mary, I see the power, the potential, the possibilities that come from lives that are lived in relationship with the living Lord Jesus.

“I Have Seen Jesus: Have You?” – Series: Seeing Jesus Apr 15, 2007 John 20:11-18 Intro: Christ is Risen! It is true, it is gloriously true – Christ is Risen! So, now what? The greatest story, our most important story, has just last week reached its climax. Our Lord, crucified, but then ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus: Mark 16 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 16 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 16.

Following Jesus (16) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/16/2017 Good morning, welcome to the Grove and Happy Easter. I’m reminded of a preacher who spotted a young man he recognized at church on Easter Sunday. On his way out the door, the preacher ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Most Glorious Day In History

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 3, 2010

Easter morning celebration. Praying the Lord will use this and you have an amazing service.

The most glorious day in history Matthew 28:1-10 Matthew 28:1-10 Introduction Last week we talked about Palm Sunday. The triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into the city of Jerusalem. We took a hard look at those that were cheering him and how quickly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Reason To Believe

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 12, 2020

All of them failed in comparison as to the miracle Mary had already seen and the one of the risen Saviour, that was standing in front of them...

The Reason to Believe Happy Resurrection day everybody! I want to talk to you this morning about the resurrection of our Savior and Lord Jesus. And the miracle of what happened resurrection morning. What makes it possible for us to believe resurrection morning really did happen is our faith! ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-20, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational