Sermons on If Christ Had Not Risen:

We Had Hoped

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 30, 2025

Jesus walks with us on our roads to Emmaus.

Luke 24:13-35 “But We Had Hoped” Much of this sermon was borrowed from Rev. Alexis Fuller-Wright Our Gospel Lesson for this morning begins with “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus.” “On that same day” meaning Easter Day the same day that Jesus’ rose from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 23, 2008

Everyone who finds grace at the cross of Jesus Christ can say, “He is risen!”

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen Luke 24:1-12 Jesus is alive and well! The tomb is empty! He is risen! The empty tomb of Jesus Christ declares resurrection power that no other religion can offer. God designed people to hunger for the supernatural, so people of all nations have religions of one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I've Had Enough

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 24, 2022

When we finally have had enough of brokenness, marginalization, or irrelevance, we will find that making our way through the crowds to reach Jesus can give us victory.

“And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse. She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Christ Had Never Come To Earth?

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 17, 2007

This message explores the drastic differences that the Earth and its people would be suffering had not Jesus Christ been born. It deals with science and other important matters too.

What if Jesus Christ Had Never Come to Earth? Pastor Eric J. Hanson (with thanks to the late Dr. D. James Kennedy) December 23, 2007 On this Christmas Sunday, we stop and reflect on the events that brought our Lord Jesus Christ to Earth to become the Savior of all who will put their trust in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Up From The Grave He Arose

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

UP FROM THE GRAVE HE AROSE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 47 to chapter 24 verse 12 Ill: • In many countries when someone important dies; • The flags are lowered to half-mast. Ill: • When we remember the people who died in two world wars we observe a silence. • A mark of respect. We are breaking into the narrative ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

If God Had A Resume

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 24, 2003

This sermon deals with looking at the attributes of God and also looks at our resumes to God if we were appling for something from Him.

IF GOD HAD A RESUME 1/21/03 1 Peter 4:7-11 All of us at some time have applied for a position. We will submit a resume and hope for the best. They even have places that for a certain fee, they can even make a country boy like myself look a lot better than I really am because of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Blood That Stained The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 17, 2025

Christians celebrate the risen Savior, The Son of God, Jesus. Though the children of Israel tried to slay The Christ on a cruel cross, the blood that stained that old rugged cross could not keep The Son of God from death. He is risen! Glory Hallelujah!

Christians celebrate the risen Savior, The Son of God, Jesus. Though the children of Israel tried to slay The Christ on a cruel cross, the blood that stained that old rugged cross could not keep The Son of God from death. He is risen! Glory Hallelujah! Sing: I Know That My Redeemer Lives We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44, Luke 22:66-71, Luke 23:1-17, Luke 23:44-46, Luke 23:50-56, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:24-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Living Christ

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 19, 2005

This is a sermon prepared for Easter morning and appropriate to use at anytime. It speaks to the living and eternally living nature of our risen Savior!

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church correspondence address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Church Address: US Hwy 78 Bremen, GA 30110 THE EVER-LIVING CHRIST Revelation 1:18 We long, sometimes, to behold Christ in his glory. Certainly, it is one of our brightest hopes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Encounters With The Living Christ

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 17, 2008

Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today

Introduction As I was reading the accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ … most started with … Mk 15:22 Then they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. (Picture- skull/cross bones, Tina Manthorpe) There is a principle that unfolds out of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Encounters With A Living Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 25, 2008

Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today)

Introduction 2nd part of series- examining how people responded when they encountered Jesus after His resurrection If we lived when Jesus walked on- earth, how would we have responded to- man- claimed to be God? Would we believe He was who He said He was? Why would the miracles convince us He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31-34

Denomination: Charismatic

Seeing Is Not Believing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores the nature of faith, encouraging believers to transcend doubts and boundaries, and embrace the blessings that come from belief in Jesus Christ.

Good morning, dear church family. It is a joy to gather with you today, to be united in our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather in His name, we come with hearts open and ready to receive His word. We come with our joys and our sorrows, our triumphs and our trials, knowing ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Topics: Doubt, Belief, Risen Christ

The Past Is Nailed To Calvary. The Future Is Tied To The Risen Christ.

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Nov 28, 2004

Our hope in the future lies in the greatest advocate in eternity who will not only speak for us but will also claim us as His own

The past is nailed to Calvary. The future is tied to the risen Christ. Isaiah 2:3 “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD.” Introduction Last time, we visited Isaiah’s first recorded vision, when he uttered God’s condemnation of a rebellious nation. A people who had rejected their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Adonde él Fue, Nosotros Aún No Podemos Seguirlo Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 10, 2025

La Ascensión se convierte así en liberación en lugar de pérdida. Ya no confinado a un solo lugar, hablando un solo idioma, dirigiéndose a una sola cultura, Cristo se multiplica a través de innumerables instrumentos.

Título: Adonde él fue, nosotros aún no podemos seguirlo Introducción: La Ascensión se convierte así en liberación en lugar de pérdida. Ya no confinado a un solo lugar, hablando un solo idioma, dirigiéndose a una sola cultura, Cristo se multiplica a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51

Denomination: Other

Kung Saan Siya Nagpunta, Hindi Pa Tayo Masusunod Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 10, 2025

Ang Ascension kaya nagiging liberasyon sa halip na pagkawala. Hindi na nakakulong sa isang lokasyon, nagsasalita ng isang wika, tumutugon sa isang kultura, si Kristo ay dumami sa pamamagitan ng hindi mabilang na mga sisidlan.

Pamagat: Kung Saan Siya Nagpunta, Hindi Pa Tayo Masusunod Intro: Ang Ascension kaya nagiging liberasyon sa halip na pagkawala. Hindi na nakakulong sa isang lokasyon, nagsasalita ng isang wika, tumutugon sa isang kultura, si Kristo ay dumami sa pamamagitan ng hindi mabilang na mga sisidlan. Banal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51

Denomination: Other

Part 13 - Worshipping The Risen Christ (Easter 2020) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 7, 2020

Confidence in Christ leads to a deeper and more powerful life of worship. What does a Christian place his confidence in with Christ?

Find this Message on YouTube on our channel "GCC Winchester" or visit www.gracecommunity.com In a study, Psychologist Dr. Elinore Kinarthy reported that the average person has more than 200 negative thoughts a day: worries, jealousies, insecurities, cravings for forbidden things, etc. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrews 10:23, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:9-14, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 12:9, Deuteronomy 7:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren