Sermons on Life In The Light Of Resurrection:

Practice Of Resurrection

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007

It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Significance Of Resurrection

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 22, 2021

Resurrection power is not only for salvation, it is also our hope as we live the Christian life. (Ephesians 1:17-21).”

Can you imagine what it must have been like for the followers of Jesus on Saturday, the day after Jesus had been crucified? All was lost. Jesus was dead. They had given up everything to follow Jesus. Everything in them had sensed that He was truly who He said He was. They believed with all of their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-21

Resurrection Hope

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 15, 2015

Why and how the resurrection of Jesus has an impact on your faith and why and how your faith impacts your life.

Today we will look at one of the most pivotal events in all of human history – the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But we’re going to cover it from a unique perspective. You’re going to see not only what the resurrection of Jesus means to you for eternity but also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Never has a death sentence been reversed after it was already executed so that the condemned was restored to life. This was the most unique event in history, and the power of it was awesome, and it changes everything.

John Scott Harrison was the only man in the history of our nation who was the son of one president and the father of another. A man of such distinction you would think would be treated with great respect in his death, but the fact was, nobody was safe in 1878 when he died. Body snatching was at a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

The Resurrection

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 19, 2011

Once the disciples had met the risen Christ, nothing could stop them preaching their message ... The resurrection was the fundamental premise of what they believed and preached. Such is the power of the gospel to change, challenge, and charge men and wome

Opening illustration: Joyce Hollyday tells the story of a school teacher who was assigned to visit children in a large city hospital who received a routine call requesting that she visit a particular child. The teacher took the boy’s name and room number, and was told by the teacher on the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope That Changes Life

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Easter is a living message of hope from the other side of the grave.

An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mail address, he did his best to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, John 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Gardens Of Life

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 13, 2001

Ravi Zacharias’ book "Jesus Among other Gods" gave the idea for this Easter sermon. It looks at four gardens, Eden, the desert, Gethsemene, and the garden where the tomb was and relates each garden to a time in our lives.

Four Gardens of Life Introduction: One of the things that I look forward to in the spring is planting our gardens. Leslie and I are starting to put away some money for plants. She is telling me some things that she would like to do with the flowers, and I have been telling her some things I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Seven I Am's Of Jesus In The Gospel Of John.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 4, 2019

Moses heard God's Name from the burning bush was 'I AM'. It is because He is not the great I was, or the great going to be but the Great I AM. It is because God is unchanging. Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8 Everybody thinks of changing Humanity and Nobody thinks of changing Himself.

Seven I AM'S OF JESUS in the Gospel of John. I. Jesus is the Bread of Life. John 6:35 (KJV) And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. A. Jesus is the Source of Life. II. Jesus is the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 8:12, John 10:7-11, Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6, John 14:3  (view more)  (view less)

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 25, 2016

The resurrection of Jesus in Luke 24:1-12 shows us what happened to the women at the empty tomb of Jesus.

Scripture The Gospel of Luke is one of four accounts of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth in the New Testament. Like the other Gospels, Luke gives almost one third of his Gospel to the final week of Jesus’ life. Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Relevance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 20, 2006

The Resurrection is relevant because… 1. …it confirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God. 2. …it proves there is life after death.

OBJECTIVES: 1. Audience will be assured that Jesus did in fact rise from the dead. 2. Audience will be challenged to answer the question “Are you ready for life after death?” INTRO: One of my favorite movies of all time is “Planes Trains and Automobiles” featuring Steve Martin and John Candy as ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 12, 2018

Jesus is the Light of the World. He brings light and sight into the life of a man born blind and in a similar manner brings light into our lives and enables us to see life through the eyes of faith.

INTRODUCTION Today is Transfiguration Sunday. It is the Sunday between Epiphany, when Jesus reveals himself to us and Lent, which is a penitential time of preparation before Easter. Usually the text for the day leads up the mountain where Jesus is transfigured before his disciples and his divinity ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Resurrection Blessings

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 30, 2002

The resurrection of Jesus is the grand finale of his life and sufferings. From this one event blessings upon blessings flow into our lives. Peter tells us of 7 blessings that come through the resurrection.

Introduction: The resurrection of Jesus is the grand finale of his life and sufferings. From this one event blessings upon blessings flow into our lives. Peter tells us of 7 blessings that come through the resurrection: I New Birth i) Without resurrection no new birth: If Christ had died for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 30, 2022

God is light he brings new light and new life to you. God would like to rebuild your life into a new direction. Surrender to him and see great joy and happiness in this new year.

Let there be light Genesis 1:1-5 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. In this new year 2023, I bless you with the words of our Triune God which is found in Genesis 1:3, “Let There be Light.” God would like to create a light in your life journey. He would like to bring a new ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 26, 2009

People search and search for significance and it seems always out of reach. Jesus came not only to give life but to enable us to actually, truly live with purpose and joyful hope.

The Meaning of Life Griffith Baptist Church – 3/29/09 A.M. Service Text: John 11:20-25 (1-44) Key verse: John 11:25 - Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Premise: People search and search for significance and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Predicting The Future

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 2, 2023

Predicting your future can be done when you choose between Light and Darkness. A life with Jesus or a life with Satan. Jesus' choice was Satan or God. Good thing he selected God!

Predicting the Future John 12:26-37 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 12:27 “Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 “Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came out of heaven: “I have both glorified ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26-37

Denomination: United Methodist