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The Father Bows At Calvary

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

The Father bowed in love at Calvary, endured the silence of separation, and rejoiced in the resurrection that opened eternity for us.

THE FATHER BOWS AT CALVARY There are moments in Scripture where God steps back the veil just enough for us to see Him. Not His power. Not His throne. Not His fire. But His heart. Moments when the God who is infinite becomes so close, so tender, so grieved, so invested in His children, that you can ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 27:46, Romans 8:32, Isaiah 53:10, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It Is Your Responsibility

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2002

We can’t gussy up our attitudes or actions to make them seem righteous on the outside and think that we are pleasing God. It’s much better to be transparent and let God deal with you, than try to hide sin under a pretty blanket.

The latest answer when you are caught making a mistake, doing something wrong – even breaking the law is: There was an error in judgment. Not, I goofed, or I’m guilty – but an error in judgment was made. That goes right along with this one: "I assume responsibility for all of my actions, except the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-65

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cleopas

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 25, 2011

Exposition of Luke 24 regarding Luke going into Israel to prepare a historical account of the life of Jesus

Someone read Luke 24:13-14 Bits and pieces were adapted from an Easter Sermon by Fred G. Zaspel. Slideshow setting the stage for Luke coming into a house and sitting down with Cleopas: 58 AD, Paul is in jail in Caesarea Maritima awaiting trial by Felix. While there He sends his beloved physician ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Walking Dead, Lazarus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 20, 2013

This message looks at Lazarus being raised from the dead and the implications it has for us today. Actually wrote and preached this years ago as a part of a series on the X-files

So here we are week two of the Walking Dead. For those of you who are wondering what in the world is happening at Cornerstone let’s bring you up to speed. Through October and November our theme at Cornerstone is “The Walking Dead” and we will be looking at various stories in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Exoneration: Jesus Overcomes All! Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006

5th in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

THE EXONERATION: Jesus Overcomes All CSI: Murder of God - Week 6 Matthew 28:1-6, John 11:25-26 INTRODUCTION: (Intro mpeg to CSI:31) That song “Who are you” really came into play in an episode of CSI just a week or so ago called “Spellbound.” Gil Grissom and Greg Sanders are investigating what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus' Power Over Demons Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Don't be deceived by the lie of self-help. Jesus is your only hope.

INTRODUCTION Thank you for your prayers for Dale Pond and me as we traveled to Uganda and Tanzania to train pastors and to preach in the churches. We worked with over a thousand pastors who are hungry to learn how to build a Healthy Church. Greg Smith, our friend from Atlanta, joined us. Greg is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Buried Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2016

The burial of Jesus in Luke 23:50-59 shows us the actions of some of Jesus' disciples.

Scripture On Friday, Nisan 14, 30 AD, Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion. He was brutally scourged, mocked, and spat upon. He walked the Via Dolorosa (which is Latin for “The Sorrowful Road”) from the Antonia Fortress, just inside the city of Jerusalem, to The Skull, just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Talk 6 - The Resurrection Of Jesus (Overview)- The Five E's Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 10, 2023

Talk 6 - The Resurrection of Jesus (overview)- The Five E's of the Resurrection. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Execution - Jesus was dead. Empty tomb - the missing body Eyewitnesses Early records - the gospels / creeds / other historians Emergence of the Church SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mel Blanc is a voice you will all know, • But a name you will probably not. • He has been called, “The man ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

The Dead Hear His Voice And Live

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 9, 2021

The day will come when all the graveyards and all the cemeteries in the world will be emptied out. They will give up their dead, who will live again. And those who have believed in Christ will live forever with him.

The apostle John records seven miracles (or signs) from Jesus’s public ministry. Today we come to the seventh sign, and it is without question the greatest sign. For in John 11, the Lord Jesus powerfully restores the life of Lazarus. And it’s actually a miracle that we can relate to, in the sense ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

An expository reflection on the Raising of Lazarus. Death seems to conquer, but the dying itself holds the seed of life.

MARCH 19, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Ezekiel 37:12-14 ·Psalm Psalm 130:1-8 ·Second Reading Romans 8:8-11 ·Gospel John 11:1-45 or 11:1-4; 17, 20-27, 33-45 REFLECTION In preparation for the Paschal Mystery, the 5th Sunday of Lent brings us to our Lord’s most outstanding ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Catholic

Have You Seen Him?

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

This sermon focuses on the many ways in which we can see Christ.

Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:14–15 Psalms 19:1–4 Isaiah 7:14 John 1:1, 14 Isaiah 53:9, 12 Romans 10:17 Luke 2:16, 40–52 Genesis 1:26 Luke 24:9–12, 13–24, 33–39 Galatians 5:22–25 John 21:1–13 Ephesians 5:8–10 1. Introduction a. In 1971, a pop group by the name of The Chi-Lites had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:9-12

Jesus Is Life!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 9, 2020

A narrative sermon on the raising of Lazarus

Intro: My text this morning is John 11 and a funeral scene is described....A beloved brother has died...2 sisters are left to mourn. The two sisters – Mary and Martha have a much loved but very sick brother—They don’t call for the doctor – instead they call for the great physician. But the family ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Memorial To The Accursed Thing

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 28, 2014

The memorial to the sin of Achan

Memorial to the accursed thing. 5/25/14 In Arlington National Cemetery there is a tomb that has been erected. The tomb contains the body of an unidentified American soldier who died while fighting for this great land during WWI. Next to the tomb are the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

"I've Seen The Lord!!!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2015

A sermon for Easter.

"I've Seen the Lord" John 20:1-18 I was a history minor in college and there really isn't a whole lot about history that changes. I think that's one reason I liked history. It was kind of like reading a book. This is what happened. Learn it. Remember it and you will do well on the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Limits Of Our Understanding

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 27, 2023

A sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Year A

March 26, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 11:1-45 The Limits of Our Understanding Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Eagles have incredible vision. As compared to our 20/20 vision, eagles have ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran