Sermons on Hope In Resurrection:

Getting To Know Him 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2010

Paul is asking God to give us spiritual eyes to understand the hope we have been called to. What is the hope we have been called to? Is it Sunday morning Church attendance and trying to be good people?

Dakota Community Church November 7, 2010 Getting to Know Him - 2 Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Mennonite

In It, Not Of It

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on May 21, 2009

This Sermon is an encouragement to live out our faith in the midst of a world that is hostile to followers of Christ.

Sermon 052409 Every now and then, you hear about someone who makes a lasting tribute to a loved one. Jack Benny comes to mind. He made arrangements that upon his death, flowers would be sent to his wife every day for the rest of her life. Makes the rest of us look bad, I know! Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Hear The Good News

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 31, 2005

Deals with the Good News no matter the situation. A follow-up to a sermon dealing with homosexuality within the church.

Last Sunday I violated one of the most cardinal rules in sermon presentation. They taught us in seminary to always end every sermon with Good News. Unfortunately, my subject last week left us with very little Good News to celebrate. But, after much consideration and after reading through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Return To The Manger

Contributed by Frank Queen on Dec 18, 2021

This is a short message written for Christmas Eve Candlelight service

Luke 2:7-12 Imagine getting ready for a big birthday party. You make all the necessary arrangements. You order a cake from the bakery. You buy decorations. You cook or cater a meal for all the guests. Make sure you have napkins and party plates, etc. The big day comes, your friends and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-12

Denomination: Bible Church

The Suffering Servant. God's Plan For Redemption. Isaiah 53

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2024

A message of hope in this dark for our future. Putting the past in the past and moving forward in life with the Lord being the center of it.

The Suffering servant. God's plan for redemption. Lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. Today I will learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 23, 2025

I would like to try to answer 4 simple questions: 1. What is or who is a Christian? 2. What does it mean to be a Christian? 3. Is everyone a Christians? 4. How do I become a Christian?

“Christian” Acts 11:25-26 Barnabas was sent to Antioch because something very special was taking place and word had been received in Jerusalem. While there Barnabas observed the Holy Spirit moving and he encouraged them. Them for no explained reason Barnabas leaves Antioch and heads to Tarsus to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Value Calvary?

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 18, 2025

Calvary is not just a story we read at Easter and put back on a shelf until next year. We should make time each day to remember it in its full meaning.

How Do You Value Calvary? By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. How do we measure value? 1. Money or the Luxury a. Houses – gated communities b. Cars – Cadillacs, Mercedes, Rolls, Lexus c. Watches – Rolexes 2. Sentimentality (Eyes of the Owner) a. Grandma’s quilt b. Grandpa’s shotgun c. Old ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"You Don’t Understand Right Now… But You Will” John 13:7

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 21, 2025

A message of hope and learning how to wait upon the Lord for His plan for our life.

“You Don’t Understand Right Now… But You Will” Grab your Bible and say this with me: This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God. I boldly confess my mind is alert. My heart is receptive. I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dropped Cloths Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 23, 2008

The young man who lost his linen cloth and ran away naked may be a wealthy person, depending on status; or Lazarus, living in the past, or Mark, caught in immaturity. But He who dropped another linen cloth gives life.

Not too many years ago, Easter was the day on which everyone trotted out new clothes. It was on Easter that spring dresses sprung off the racks for young girls, and starched collars irritated the necks of young men. I don’t miss the starched collars, but I do rather miss the elaborate display of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Message: Going All In

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 4, 2021

Today's Easter Message is how Jesus went all the way in His death and burial, but also came all the way out in His resurrection. And to follow His example we need go all the way in in our relationship with Him, we'll come out saved, sanctified, and glorified in heaven.

An Easter Message “Going All In” Billy Graham once told Time magazine, “If I were an enemy of Christianity, I would aim right at the Resurrection, because that is the heart of Christianity.” (Billy Graham) (Crosswalk “A World Without Easter”) You see, Christianity is all about Jesus going all in, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Foursquare

When All Hope Seems Lost, God Shows Up Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2025

Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, these moments are often when God intervenes to reveal His power and glory.

Title: WHEN ALL HOPE SEEMS LOST, GOD SHOWS UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:11-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Luke 7:11-15, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:11-14, Psalm 34:18, Luke 7:11-15, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Big Enough To Remove My Doubts Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 13, 2019

In Luke 24:36-49 we can see the sovereign plan of God, to remove any doubt of His working to bring eternal life through the forgiveness of sins through 3 things : 1)The Reappearing of Jesus (Luke 24:36) , 2) The Reassuring by Jesus (Luke 24:37–43), and 3) The Revealing by Jesus (Luke 24:44–49)

Luke 24:36-49 [36] As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!" [37] But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. [38] And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Other

Don't Let The Stone Stop You

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Apr 14, 2004

An Easter Message of encouragement as delivered by Pastor Tommy L. Davis, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Motts, Alabama.

(A sermon by Pastor Tommy L. Davis, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Motts, Alabama) Text: Mark 16:1-4 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4, Mark 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Amazing About Easter?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2008

We believe and receive and we go and show because God’s grace is amazing.

What’s So Amazing About Easter? John 20-21 Rev. Brian Bill 3/23/08 These four individuals have discovered that life is worth the living because the loving Lord is alive. That’s a pretty cool tradition that they’ve had – to meet at Starved Rock every Easter to watch the sunrise. This time it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 16, 2017

He doesn't say oh ye of little faith...He says child, hook your little faith to my ability and there is nothing that we can't accomplish together!

What Do You Believe? Illus. A Muslim in Africa became a Christian and some of his friends asked him, “Why have you done such a thing?” He answered, “Well, its like this: Suppose you were going down the road and suddenly the road forked in two directions. You didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational