Sermons on Post Resurrection Scenes:

Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

Reconciliation. It’s what Easter is all about. In our Scripture passage today, Paul explains the true meaning of Christ’s life and death in no uncertain terms: “All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself; that is, in Christ, God was

Why did Jesus Have to Die? 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 For the past five weeks, we’ve been looking at the story of the Passion or Jesus’ road to the cross. We’ve looked at different people Jesus encountered on the way to the cross, how they contributed to his death and the lessons we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Raised Imperishable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 31, 2023

Jesus' resurrection reverses the pattern of decay to give us the hope of an imperishable resurrection body.

Have you noticed that there’s something wrong with this world? No doubt, it’s beautiful especially at this time of year but something is just not right. Putting disasters, shootings, hatred, anxiety aside it just seems like everything is falling apart. Nothing really lasts. We are reminded almost ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anointing Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Sep 4, 2023

"What is the anointing of the Spirit of God? What does it mean to be anointed?" Is it necessary to be anointed by the Spirit of God in the Post Modern Culture such as today?

I want to trace back briefly into history of the practise of anointing and then come to its relevance for us today. The origin of ‘anointing’ was from a practice of shepherds. Lice and other insects would often get into the wool of sheep, and when they got near the sheep's head, they could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

A face-book page posted a picture of a painting The Truth of the Season (painted by Gaye Frances Willard) showing Santa kneeling by baby Jesus in a manger.

Christmas Prayer Santa Keeping Christ in Christmas A face-book page posted a picture of a painting The Truth of the Season (painted by Gaye Frances Willard) showing Santa kneeling by baby Jesus in a manger. Along with that post: "My dear precious Jesus, I did not mean to take your ...read more

Scripture: John 16:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021

A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

Revival Was Great...what Do We Do Now?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 15, 2003

A post-revival sermon using the Mount Transfiguration story as a backdrop. There comes a time when you’ve got to come down from the mountaintop.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Morning, February 16, 2003 Title: Revival Was Great...But What Do We Do Now? Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Introduction Didn’t we have a great revival? Mark and Janene Dubbeld sang with passion and with the Spirit. Rev. Bruce Cleasby spoke from God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Problem With The Lack Of Assurance

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2002

post 9/11 we feel sense of insecurity in life, so how sure do we feel about our eternal life?

The Problem with the Lack of Assurance 1 John 5 Some Americans today don’t trust their immigration dept. people anymore. It seems many terrorists have slipped through their fingers. There is a fear that more terrorist attacks may come because they cannot keep track of all the illegal immigrants ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Should You Marry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 19, 2006

This is a bible study teaching on 1 Corin 7:1-9. It is an offshoot built upon the message by Bill Burnett posted on Sermon Central covering the

Lesson 3 Sex And Marriage---Choosing To Marry –1 Corinthians 7:1-9 A recent study tells us that the number of unmarried couples living together has increased from 523,000 in 1970 to 4,236,000 in 1998. To probably a lot more today. It also stated… that couples who live together have an 80 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction: The Battle For The Better Babel Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009

Introduction to a series of lessons on the church and the struggles it is facing in this post modern world. An indepth look at an image of the church found in Genesis 11, the Tower of Babel.

THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION Where do I begin? In a world of scattered thoughts, beliefs and values, it is hard to find a green light to “Go” on! I want to talk about so many items concerning the church, yet which topic has merit and which does not? Which topic is the best use of your time? In recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does The Death Penalty Really Solve Anything?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

Someone recently posted this question on a social networking site... The Death Penalty: Does it really solve anything? I feel compelled to share the conversation.

Someone recently posted this question on a social networking site... The Death Penalty: Does it really solve anything? I feel compelled to share the conversation. First off - the way the question was posed has automatically skewed the answer with a negative bias. Asking for results-oriented ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Work 16 - Unmasked Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 16, 2013

On the unmasking of false teachers and teachings. Have discernment ministries and bloggers gone too far in naming names and posting sermons and book and sermon reviews?

Dakota Community Church March 16, 2013 Grace at Work - 17 Unmasked Ephesians 4:1-14 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

The 4 Messages Of The Empty Tomb

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2022

The Empty Tomb, instead of being an embarrassment, is an unshakable witness to the resurrection of Jesus! It quiets our fears, confirms our sins forgiven, promises a new start, and guarantees immortality! Ends with illus. of the Glittering Cross.

THE 4 MESSAGES OF THE EMPTY TOMB Luke 24:1-6; 36-47 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a Church musician that overslept on Easter morning. At 6:30 the church had an early service. The pastor called at 6:31. She got to the church 10 minutes later and started playing. 2. The following ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Say Ye To My Soul, Flee As A Bird? Psalm 11:1-4

Contributed by David Tack on Mar 24, 2024

This morning, as we approach Easter, I would like to focus on our Lord Jesus Christ as he, like David, is experiencing much agony while facing a very destructive and lonely path known to be The Passion of Christ.

How Say Ye to my Soul, Flee as a Bird Chaplain David Tack: JNRC Psalms 11:1-4 Psalm 11:1- In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? TEMPTATION TO FLEE: A lot of speculation can be made of the phrase found in Psalm 11:1, “a bird fleeing to the mountains”; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Overwhelming Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

There is no record of anyone ever coming to Jesus & telling Him, "Lord, I love you." But here is a woman who expressed her love in the only way she knew how.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Mark 14:3-9 The scene is Bethany, a village just a few miles from Jerusalem, & the time is the night before Jesus' triumphal entry. In just a few days He will be arrested, tried, convicted, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Are Out Of Here!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 8, 2008

Christians are people whose hope is rooted in the bedrock truth of the resurrection.

Title: When We Are Out of Here Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Big Idea: Christians are people of hope. Introduction What happens when we die? In most cultures it is customary to have a memorial service of some sort… over the years I have planned a few such services. When planning a service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational