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The Resurrection: It’s Reality And Our Response

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 14, 2015

The resurrection shows us the overwhelming grace of God and the overwhelming humaneness of man. The disciples were afraid and confused after the death of Jesus. Look deep in the tomb and see the reality of the resurrection and the response it requires

Intro: I heard about a church organist who overslept one Easter morning. She said, "The service was scheduled for 6:30. At 6:31, the minister called to see if I was coming. Since I live near the church, I was at the organ by 6:45. Then, a year later on Easter morning my phone rang at 5:45. When I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 2, 2012

In this sermon we examine the evidence for the resurrection of Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. In our study of his letter to the Corinthians Paul has just concluded a long discussion regarding spiritual gifts. He now turns his attention to an issue about which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just What Is Important, Anyway?

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 30, 2005

The important thing is to remember where you are going and how you’re going to get there. Jesus continues to show us, through the apostle Paul and through your teachers, leaders, pastor and friends what are the important things in Kingdom life.

Title: The Important Thing is to … Scripture: Acts 20:1-38 Introduction: The important thing is to … Just what is the important thing anyway? One book tells us to focus on our successes and we’ll be successful. One book tells us that the important thing is to think only positive thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

Overcoming Spiritual Apathy

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Aug 11, 2001

Looking at the differences between Eli and Samuel we shall see how to break free from spiritual apathy and live a life of destiny as Samuel did.

Title : Overcoming Spiritual Apathy. Text : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (1) INTRODUCTION: The boy Samuel lived at a crucial time for God’s people as we do today. It was a time of a famine of God’s word and revelation and a time when the enemy was about to strike. A time of crisis. But it was also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Judges 21:25

Denomination: *other

Maintaining A Pure Heart

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Feb 19, 2007

This week we want to talk about maintaining a pure heart before God. We can not afford to place any contaminates in our heart and miss out on the blessings of God. The condition of our heart determines the outcome of our life. It is so important that as

Introduction · Last week we talked about achieving Godly success in 2007. We discovered that we must be speaking the Word, meditating on the Word and then putting action to the Word of God. · When we do these things, our hearts are filled with the Word and we begin to have great success. · This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle For Your Mind

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 23, 2003

Books, TV, Movies, Advertisers, all battle for your mind. So does God and Satan. What kind of mind do you have? Strive to have the mind of Christ

THE BATTLE FOR YOUR MIND Phil 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Believe me the Advertisers know the way to your pocketbook is through your mind. They spend millions on advertising to get you interested in their product. Likewise Satan wants to interest you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live With Joy In A Stressed Out World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 21, 2004

Three key phrases taken from this text give us the keys to living with joy in a stress filled world.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 11 Dr. John R. Hamby “How To Live With Joy In a Stressed Out World” Philippians 4:4-9 I don’t know how you felt as you came into the church this morning. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Head In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

9th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians" Topic is avoiding deception in the end times.

After 14 years of studying the Bible, William Miller became convinced that Christ would return in 1843. When Miller announced April 3 as the day, some disciples went to mountaintops, hoping for a head start to heaven. Others were in graveyards, planning to ascend in reunion with their departed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Remedy For Anxiety"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2009

How can we find peace?

Philippians 4:4-9 “The Remedy for Anxiety” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN What do you do to try and find some peace? Some of us try and picture some tranquil place in our minds as a way of relaxing. No doubt, we all have different ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Does Anyone Know When? Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

Does Anyone Know When? Matthew 24:32-51 -Today is the last message in our sermon series on the second coming. -We have looked at 1. Why Christ must return, 2. The doctrine of the soon return of Christ, 3. birth pangs, 4. The tribulation, 5. Signs in the Sky This morning we are going to continue ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51

Time Share

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

How can we accomplish this? We can accomplish this by allowing God to occupy the first place in our life. We can accomplish this when we learn to rest in the love, mercy and glory of the Lord. We can accomplish this when we build upon God’s truth.

How many of you have ever heard the term “time share”? I really don’t know who came up with this concept, but what I can tell you is that he/she must have become a multimillionaire. I say this because the term: “time share” means to buy a space of time in an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022

When dealing with opposition, realize that God has your back.

Dealing With Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m reminded of an old song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” It’s an old chorus that’s got like a million verse to it. One of those verses says, “Oh, the devil’s mad, and I’m so glad. Oh, the devil’s mad and I’m so glad. Oh, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Methodist

Proverbs 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 16, 2024

Proverbs 13

Proverbs 13 13:1 – A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke: i. Parents are instructed to teach the Word of God to their children (Deuteronomy 6) 13:2 – A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth but the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Secret Service

Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 24, 2004

Angels - what they do, and why God cares enough to send them into our lives.

Acts 12:1-11 THE SECRET SERVICE As a child of God, you are being watched, and you are being guarded and protected, much more than you realize. Have you ever noticed how much the candidates for president are being watched? It’s not always obvious when you see them on TV, but every where they go, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran