Sermons on Resurrected Saints:

¡somos Los Campeones!

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Apr 16, 2001

Por medio de nuestro Señor resucitado tenemos la victoria sobre el pecado y la muerte.

Quiero hacer un experimento. Necesito que todos hagan este ritmo con sus piernas, sus sillas, sus pies, como quieran... OK. Gracias. ¿En dónde han escuchado ese ritmo antes? Lo más seguro es que en un estadio durante un juego de basquetbol o de futbol, ¿verdad? Pero, bueno, el ritmo viene de ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Unbelievable!

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2001

The resurrection of is only unbelievable if you refuse to look squarely at the evidence.

Unbelievable! I’m fond of joking that I have my resurrection body already reserved, and it’s a size 8. Everyone always laughs. Of course I don’t know what it will look like - I may have feathers, or fins! But we all know, don’t we, that whatever resurrection is about it isn’t going to include ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whats The Big Deal About Easter?

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001

Explains why Easter changes everything

-------Easter changes everything Black Friday to Good Friday ordinary grave to the empty tomb weeping women-to the first messengers of the goodnews peter-to the man who preached at Pentecost Doubting Thomas-my lord and my god Sabbath-to Lords day fearful disciples to 11 men who changed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Holiness

We Were There - The Soldiers Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 17, 2001

Comparing the power of the Empire of Rome and her soldiers to the power of the Empire of Heaven and its soldiers.

We Were There - The Soldiers Bible Reading: Matthew 27: 45-54, 62-66; 28:1-15 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO It was a rather non-descript assignment. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never The Same Again

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 17, 2001

How Easter changed everything.... for good, for ever.

Never The Same Again Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 51-57 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO "You know, things have never been the same since." Ever heard words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 18, 2001

In the resurrection of Jesus, God opens my eyes to the greatest meanings of Easter.

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes Surely you’ve heard the joke about the three college students who were appearing in a national academic competition. The contest had come down to three final students. One was from Rice University, one was from Princeton University and the third was from Oklahoma State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:31-33, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scars Of Victory

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 18, 2001

Mary Magdalene was a woman who had felt the scars of other’s remarks and the rumors that had been circulated about her. The rumors continue to this day and yet, on Easter morning, Mary Magdalene was set free by the scars of victory.

The Scars of Victory John 20:1-20 This has been a whirlwind week full of meetings, visiting people who were in the hospital, sitting with the Trotter family as we planned Larry’s funeral, joining with folks from the choir on Thursday night at Ellis and Kathy Meeks’ home to pray, ask the Lord for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crowns, The Cross, And The Crime

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 18, 2001

Jesus did in fact commit a crime. He was and still is guilty of that same crime.

The Crowns, The Cross, and The Crime Today, I wish to explore these three avenues of thinking as we celebrate this Easter Sunday. I wish to expose a Crown that you haven’t noticed, and discuss the Cross in a way that you haven’t thought of, and prove to you that Jesus in fact, was guilty of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29, 2 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Word From The Cross: Salvation Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

The dying thief representative of us! People who are in desperate need of salvation. People who need a promise and hope. People who need to be in the company of Jesus now and forever.

THE SECOND WORD FROM THE CROSS - Salvation "And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise" (Luke 23: 42, 43). We know that there were two thieves, bandits that were crucified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:44, Luke 23:53, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Holiness

He Lives!

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Apr 19, 2001

What if your loved one came back from the dead?

When my mother died in 1993, I was unprepared for the intense grief that hit me like a freight train. My father had died ten years before, but that was different. He didn’t like me, and there was no love lost between us, so the whole process was not that traumatic. When my mother died, though, I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Going Away Empty-Hearted

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

This sermon examines the resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of 3 different people - John, Peter and Mary.

April 15, 2001 – Easter John 20:1-18 “Going away empty-hearted” INTRODUCTION Let me start out with a scenario for you this morning. Every day, a gentleman went to work. Every day, he would ride the elevator all the way to the bottom floor of the high rise apartment building that he lived ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"He Got Up"!

Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Jan 23, 2002

Understanding our Victory in Christ!

HE GOT UP – Dr. Adlai Naidoo Introduction: French thinker, Auguste Comte, once told Thomas Carlyle that he was going to start a new religion to replace Christianity. “Very good,” replied Carlyle, “all you’ll have to do is to be crucified, rise again on the third day, and get the world to believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Communion - What's The Bottom Line

Contributed by George Alves on Feb 6, 2002

Communion is a very special time for believers. Jesus doesn’t want us to go away without encountering him at His Table. This message encourages believers to see beyond the elements.

Communion – What is the bottom line? Luke 24:13-35 What does Jesus want to do for us at this gathering? When we celebrate communion, what is Jesus’ purpose. As we walk along on the Road to Emmaus with the two disciples we must not forget that these two disciples of Jesus had heard the two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Brethren

Let's Get It Right Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ" series. This sermon ask the question, "Why do we worship Jesus?"

Sunday Morning February 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ [#1] LET’S GET IT RIGHT! Colossians 1:13-23 Introduction: 1. The Lord has burdened my heart that as your pastor I must stop a problem that has been going on for a long time. 2. Please don’t take this wrong, but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Target Group Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ?" series. This sermon follows the footsteps of Jesus to see who He ministered to.

Sunday Morning February 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ? [#2] TARGET GROUP 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Introduction: 1. Last week we learned that Jesus did not come to this earth to make us better. Jesus came to resurrect us from the dead. 2. Jesus said He came to seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist