Sermons on if christ had not risen: showing 496-510 of 207,369

“thomas: Believing The Risen King” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016

Jesus' meeting with Thomas reveals the problem of a unbelieving heart and the persistence of a loving Savior to draw close to Him and believe and be blessed!

8 7 2016 “Thomas: Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 “Inquiring minds want to know?” was the caption on a supermarket tabloid for years. Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order to be convinced. We ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons I Wish I Had Learned...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 23, 2005

Graduation message for a Christian High School.

Lessons I Wish I Had Learned... Various Scriptures Aberdeen Christian High School Graduation Saturday, May 21, 2005 Introduction Sometimes I tell my kids that I can’t tell them how much I love them because they don’t make words that big. That’s how I feel about being asked to be the speaker ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Best News Ever: Jesus Has Risen

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 19, 2021

The best news ever is to hear that Jesus did not remain in the graves, but that He is alive.

In the good news of Jesus resurrection, we see that • Those who do not withhold from Jesus always get their concerns met and fear removed (the stone which was their concern had been rolled away before they arrived (vs. 1-4). • Those who seek Jesus curiously always receive good news (vs. 6; Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Mark 16:1-9, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Believe?

Contributed by Phil Futoran on Apr 6, 2016

Many think that John, upon seeing the grave clothes, believed that Jesus had risen. This sermon challenges that view and, more importantly, what we really believe (live out).

“Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken away the Lord out of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Risen Savior Can Do For You Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2014

A brief examination of Mary's reaction to the empty tomb and the sight of her Savior.

Resurrection Series: “Redeemed” What A Risen Savior Can Do For You John 20: 11-18 (Sunrise Service 2014) In recent weeks we have examined in great detail the horrific events of the Cross. Jesus faced the pain and torture and when all things were accomplished “He cried, It is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Dreamed I Had An Interview With God.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 27, 2020

I was asked to give a short message to a group of people.

Ephesians 2:4-5 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) ILLUSTRATION: *This isn't my dream or vision ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"If I Had It To Do Over Again,..."

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 16, 2015

Sermon could be used leading up to Easter concerning individuals who made poor decisions leading to the arrest and then the trials of Jesus. Their sins are probably similar to those we have committed. Would they (we) do the same thing over again?

“If I Had It To Do Over Again, …” Text: Luke 22:1-6 I. Welcome II. Introduction Have you ever regretted a decision you made? Guys, has your wife ever asked you: “If you had it to do over again, would you still marry me?” And, I hope you had sense enough to know how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Had The Most Favor Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

God sees our character long before we have an opportunity to be faithful.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Favor is, Hebrew SA AH “to look intently, or to look with interest or regard.” Enoch was first. “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death … he (found favor) pleased God” (Hebrews 11:5). 2. Greek: Dektos, “to be acceptable, to welcome.” “Now is the time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2, Luke 16:10, Luke 1:45

Denomination: Baptist

And You Thought Your Family Had Probelms Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Faith is the distinguishing mark of the Christian. Did you know that the Christians were called believers before they were ever called Christians? Believers – this is the distinguishing mark of a Christian, is he or she is a believer

Abraham, Our Spiritual Father We continue to examine the story of Abraham, the father of the faithful. Our story today happens about 4,000 years from our day before Israel exits Egypt in Exodus – does that help you place our story? And even though Abraham lived so long ago, he remains vitally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Had Your Wheaties Today?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

For years we were brain-washed to believe that if we really wanted to be a champion, we had to eat a certain kind of cereal. It was later revealed that the card board containers that held these cereals, had more vitamins than the cereal itself.

Many had been misled by those television commercials with their popular endorsements. They had been told that if they would eat these cereals, they would one day be a champion. So many of the commercials today that we see, are deceiving and misleading. For example, they tell us that if we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Simeon Had Peace At His Death Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 17, 2021

This sermon focuses on the interesting comment that Simeon makes that, having seen the Messiah, he is now ready to die in peace. What would it take for us to die in peace?

READY TO GO? What would make you say, “Now I can die in peace”? - I ask this question in the half-joking way that we usually use this phrase. Someone meets their sports hero and then says, “Now I can die in peace.” Some teen girls go see Shawn Mendes in concert and leave saying, “Now I can die ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Ever Had An Everybody Moment

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

A look at Nehemiah’s determination to get the nation of Israel rebuiliding the wall.

Have you ever had an everybody moment? You know what an everybody moment is. – It’s the moment when something happens and with no prompting or scripting, everybody does the same thing. EGS OF EVERYBODY MOMENT It may have been a rock concert when the performer holds his or her mike to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

If I Had Just Listen To Momma And Daddy........

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 12, 2008

If Samson would have listen to his momma and daddy, he would never had been involved with a woman like Delilah.

Judges 14:1-3 Judges 16:18-21 Topic: If I had just listen to momma and daddy…….. Has there been a time in your life where you had found yourself in bad situation that you wished you had never gotten yourself into? It was a situation that you could have avoided altogether because it was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Inward Intimacy With Christ

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Mar 2, 2024

Samson is a story of a man who had an outward consecration but was missing an internal intimacy. Our number one charge as believers is to maintain an inward intimacy with Christ and to work "with God" (instead of "for Him).

Being strong is important. King David told Solomon to “be strong, and show yourself a man” (1 Kings 2:2 ESV) when he gave his final exhortations to him before he passed away. Being strong is part of what we have to do in order to fulfill what God has called us to do. It is true that God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:2, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 7:21-23, Proverbs 9:10, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Power For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 30, 2010

The source of our power it the risen, reigning Lord Jesus Christ.

“Go in Peace: Power for the Way” Ps. 23:5 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ told this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed