Sermons on Luke 23:44-24:35:

Cleopas Has Left The Building

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 14, 2009

Walking away from Jerusalem. The encouraging ministry of Christ to 2 disappointed believers on the first Easter Day. Has something caused you to walk away from God’s best in your life? How would you know if it had? Where is Christ in it all?

Easter! What a message! Jesus died for our sins and rose again! Because of this we can now have forgiveness, victory and new life. Who needs forgiveness but the guilty? Who needs victory except the defeated? Who needs new life but those with broken lives? This is good news! But does it sound good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Promises Of Easter Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

This morning, I would like us to think about the promises of Easter. There are three of them. Each promise is marked by something empty. An empty cross, and empty tomb and empty burial clothes. It is the very fact that each of these is empty that assures

A Journey to Calvary; His Passion and our Deliverance Part 4 The Empty Promises of Easter Am Service April 12th 2009 Easter Luke 24:1-12 Introduction In our world, we are taught that; “if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.” So many of us have been taken in by “empty promises,” that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned From The Cross Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

If you wear a cross then that is you preference, but when we look at the cross in our church, it should serve as a reminder to us of what Jesus did for us, and again today we will learn five lessons from the cross.

A Journey to Calvary; His Passion our Deliverance Lessons learned from the Cross Am Service April 5th 2009 Luke 23:26-49 Introduction What is the most common religious symbol in the world? In our part of the world, the most common religious symbol is the cross. You see the cross on churches. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Not Here; He Has Risen!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Easter (C) - The Easter tomb of Jesus is empty. We come to see the empty tomb. We leave the empty tomb to live and tell others.

“HE IS NOT HERE; HE HAS RISEN!” (Outline) April 12, 2009 -- EASTER SUNDAY -- Luke 24:1-11 INTRO: Easter morning. An empty tomb. Fulfillment of Scripture. Every Easter every believer has complete confidence concerning Christ and their Christian faith. Today, actually every day, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Heart Burn?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2008

Do we have heart burn? Does our hearts burn with zeal for Jesus in our midst?

DO YOU HAVE HEART BURN ? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Before we can understand this lesson we must have a basic understanding of WHAT PRESENT MEANS: PRESENCE: Being in view or at hand. The fact or condition of being present. Being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:21-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Rest Of The Story" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 13, 2008

This is a Palm Sunday-Passion Sunday message. I begin with why people like to read novels... mystery, suspense, anger murder & personal sacrifice. The Bible contains the greatest story every told... the messages quickly covers the life of Jesus and why

In Jesus Holy Name March 16, 2008 Palm Sunday Redeemer “The Rest of the Story” Many people enjoy reading novels. They have their preference: mystery, historical, romance, science fiction. Others enjoy certain authors and their style: John Grisham: A Time to Kill; The Pelican Brief; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008

Short sermon to conclude an Easter Family Service.

What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Easter 2008 Message This short message comes at the end of a four part skit that will interlace our Easter Service. The skit is entitled: Deuce Montana and the Adventure of the Empty Tomb. The skit is simply an illustration of the Bridge or Steps to Peace With ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection - 'what Difference Does It Make

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 19, 2008

Looks at 9 reasons why Jesus died on the cross and arose from the dead

Easter Message March 23, 2008 The Resurrection of Jesus ‘what difference can it make?’Luke 24:1-12 (Acknowledgement - this message was adapted from Rick Warrens 2004 Easter Message delivered to Saddleback Church, California) o Happy Easter. Four years ago Time Magazine had a picture of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Father Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit`

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 20, 2008

The last 7 sayings of Christ. The 7th saying Jesus show us how we not only are to live but how we are to die - like a child falling asleep in his father’s arms.

The 7 Last saying of Christ “Father into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit.” by District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 23:44-47 -- "And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Apostolic

No Longer...but Finally

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Mar 20, 2008

Realize WHOSE HANDS we’re really in and know who’s hands we’re RETURNING TO and those are the TENDER HANDS OF The FATHER!

“No longer … but..Finally…” Sub title “Into thy Hands” Luke 23:46 Tradition teaches us these are his last two words he spoke. In honoring such, right here I must say “it is finished!” “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!” These are the last two utterances spoken here by Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Power And Authority Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 19, 2008

Introductory message of the series. Focuses on where our authority comes from and why.

Understanding Power and Authority Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:18-19; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 7; Acts 19:11-17 Introduction I grew up in Tennessee and before I left home I stood over 6 feet tall and weighed 180 pounds. My father was shorter than me and probably weighed 30-40 pounds less fully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7, Luke 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Idle Tale Or Gospel Truth? Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 31, 2010

Luke's account of the resurrection raises the issue of the struggle the early church had to believe the women's witness to Christ's resurrection. We too struggle to believe, yet ultimately, do because we trust in the validity of the women's Easter sermon

Easter Day Yr C, 4/04/2010 Lk 24:1-12 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “An idle tale or Gospel Truth?” You have likely heard or even witnessed stories where reality is stranger than fiction. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Aflame Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 31, 2010

The love of God burns so brightly that all is either purified or burned away in its presence.

Love Aflame, Luke 24:13-35 Introduction Charles Spurgeon once wrote of the difficult but satisfying calling of Christians. Commenting on Hosea 6:1-3, where we are admonished to return to the Lord for the binding up of our wounds, that we may ultimately live in His presence, the prince of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Luke 24 - The Resurrection

Contributed by Sam Griffiths on Apr 1, 2010

Evidence that demands a verdict

Luke 24 – The Resurrection ©Revd Sam Q. Griffiths Wellington Baptist Church Somerset, UK When it comes down to it – all the great detectives worked the same way: for Poirot – it was in the little grey cells, for Holmes – it was in deduction and for Miss Marple – the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010

The power of the world and the exercise of force could not defeat Jesus, the Son of God. He is raised by the power of God's love--a love that transforms both the followers of Jesus and the world.

Luke 24:1-12 “The Power of Love” INTRODUCTION The greatest story of love is the story of Jesus the Christ. His incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection profoundly demonstrate God’s love for all humankind. This love is transformational—life altering. Once we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran