Sermons on Jesus In The Tomb:

Spending Time With Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011

What the Cause and Effect is of Spending Time With Jesus

SPENDING TIME WITH JESUS ACTS 4:1-22 Key verses are 4:13, 23-31 INTRODUCTION: The first recorded miracle of the church takes place in chapter three of the book of Acts. Here is one of the most familiar stories of the New Testament, the story of the healing of the lame man at the gate of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Angels Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 17, 2021

The angels were messengers, mighty, many, and ministered to Jesus.

In the life of Jesus, we see the messengers of God, called angels. It was their mission to be God's supernatural communicators to people. Hebrews 1:14 called them "ministering spirits to those who will inherit salvation." They are described as personality, with intelligence and look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To The Unknowns

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 10, 2002

Veterans Day. In Arlington cemetery stands a Tomb that symbolizes the unknowns lost in war. In many communities there are Tombs that symbolize an unknown. Their spires reach to the sky. Each Sunday People Pay Tribute to an unkown God.

“To The Unknowns” Text: Acts 17:16-31 AM NOTE : Special Veterans Day Sermon Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “To The Unknowns” Tomorrow is Veterans Day and many across our nation will be stopping for a time to remember those who have served to protect the freedoms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus On Trial: The Execution Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2017

We examine several surprising signs that occurred when Jesus was executed and died.

Scripture Six years ago, I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus - His Ascension

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

The ascension of Jesus is just a continuation of His resurrection, & one is lacking without the other.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Very few of us ever enjoy the luxury of coming to the end of even our most productive day & saying, "It is finished. I’m through. I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do today." Instead, most of us have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Women Who Were Following And Caring. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 11, 2020

There is a group of women who are witnesses to the death, burial and empty tomb. They have also faithfully followed and cared for Jesus. Yet they have a moment when they are silent and afraid. The “silent witness" of these Women is for us to think about how these moments define us.

Message Silent Witnesses Mark 15:40-16:8 The Women Who Were Following and Caring. It’s Friday and Jesus is dead. Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Then what happens? Let’s read Mark 15:40-16:8 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: Fear This

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Easter - What were the first word’s Jesus says after his rez? ta da! The women at the tomb are filled with fear for they now understand who Jesus really is.

Did you see the TIME magazine this week? Cover – Why did Jesus have to die? Of all the topics that could have made the cover - Why Jesus? To the American mind the whole story of Jesus life and death doesn’t completely seem to make sense. We can understand a good life, moral teachings, incredible ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Case For Christ" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 31, 2015

In the city of Jerusalem, psychiatrists state that it is a frequent occurrence; happening on a weekly basis that someone, usually a visitor to the area will come forward claiming to be the Messiah. This is nothing new.

“The Case for Christ” Mark 8:27-29 A man walked right into my office several years ago; I had never seen him before, he handed me a piece of paper with a message on it and then he told me he was the Messiah. He told me I should come to Gulf view mall that Saturday afternoon at 4 PM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Living Savior

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 30, 2002

If there was no resurrection, 1. Death 2. Darkness and 3. Evil would have won. But death was defeated, darkness was vanquished, and evil was conquered.

In 1981 there was a devastating flood in central China. During the flood an ancient pagoda collapsed at Famen Temple. A few years later, archaeologists were digging through the rubble when they made a startling discovery. Sealed in a miniature stone casket, they found what they believed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Keeps Appearing Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

The resurrection of Jesus means that Jesus has the capacity to keep on appearing in our lives and to give us the very thing that we need the most. In what capacity do you need Jesus to appear to you today?

Message John 20:11-31 Jesus Keeps Appearing Have you noticed that when you are in need that the appearance of someone who is significant in your life can make all the difference. Maybe your car has broken down and you are stuck in the rain. You have rung your Dad and now he is just arriving to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - Resurrection & The Life Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 2, 2011

When hurt and grief come our way, Jesus is there for us, to hurt with us, to cry with us but also to point us toward healing... are you ready and willing to listen to Jesus and take the steps to healing He is calling you to take?

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 2, 2011 Date Preached: April 3, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Resurrection & Life Sermon Text: John 11:32-44 [ESV] John 11:38-44 32Now when Mary came to where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Resurrected King Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Four things we find in the fact that Jesus is Alive - life, love, hope, and power

Jesus the Resurrected King March 31, 2002 Intro: Every year thousands of people climb a mountain in the Italian Alps, passing the "stations of the cross" to stand at an outdoor crucifix. One tourist noticed a little trail that led beyond the cross. He fought through the rough thicket and, to his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14, 1 Corinthians 15:14-23, 1 Corinthians 16:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Encounters An Agnostic

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 22, 2023

This is the final message in a series of encounters Jesus had with people in the Gospels.

Title: “Jesus Encounters an Agnostic” Script: John 20:24-29 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-23-23 Intro: What is an agnostic? An agnostic is a person who believes that nothing can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; one who neither ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 20:24-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Appears

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001

A “Pastoral Care Intervention” that confronts our tendency to live as though Jesus is not present or relevant.

Text: Luke 24:13-35 Title: When Jesus Appears Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living in Jesus’ Presence Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to ask Jesus to make himself real to them so that he can reveal himself to others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Change Is Coming, Jesus’s Resurrection Is Greater Than Covid-19

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2020

The situation around the coronavirus gives us a greater understanding of how the disciples must have felt on Easter Sunday. Just as Jesus' arrival brought about a change for them he brings a change to us today.

A Change Is Coming, Jesus’s Resurrection Is Greater Than COVID-19 4/12/2020 John 1:1-20 1. Corinthians 15:1-8 Change is something that happens to everybody. We can have things going our way one moment, and wondering what on earth happened the next. Some changes that come our way, we do ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed