Sermons on Resurrection Of Believers:

Mysterious Text

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 24, 2012

! Peter 3 is a mysterious text , despite the mysterious-ness of the text there is things we can learn such as what his death removed and his resurrection accomplished.

The Mysterious text 1 Peter 3:18-22 Today’s Reading alludes to several things The text alludes to Christ Death Christ’s Resurrection Christ’s Ascension, Alludes to Noah, the Ark, and the Flood Text even alludes to Baptism ,This reading also alludes to a mysterious passage Jesus descends to hell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

One Genuine Encounter With God Is What We Need

Contributed by Samuel M on Jun 30, 2024

One genuine encounter with God is what this generation needs, that will once again resurrect God’s end time plans and prepare for His second coming?

Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-2

You Can Run But You Can't Hide

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

Jonah’s story reveals our rebellion, God’s relentless pursuit, and His mercy fulfilled in Christ’s death and resurrection for our salvation.

Introduction “Hello, this is David Dunn. I am unable to take your call right now, but please leave your name, number, and a brief message, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Beep!” That’s a standard voicemail many of us have recorded. The whole point is to make sure you don’t miss your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Hebrews 12:5-11, Luke 11:29-32, Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Procrastination And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 3, 2025

Acts 24:1-27 shows us the tragedy of a missed opportunity.

Introduction John Antioco was the CEO of Blockbuster, whose ubiquitous stores were then a fixture of American life, renting videos and DVDs to millions of customers. In 2000, Antioco received two young men, Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings, into his office. The two men started a business three ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

-Ism's Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 17, 2007

Ism’s - beliefs - talking to people that believ differently

-ism’s As I thought about today’s lesson all kinds of words came to mind. ( intellectualism, activism, materialism, communism, feminism, hedonism, modernism, terrorism ) I was surprised to learn that there are 887 words that end with ISM in the english dictionary. Definitions of ism n. - A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Congregational

Csi Jerusalem - Eyewitness Testimony Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2006

Jesus built His church upon the foundation of a multitude of witnesses. Sometimes we forget how significant that can be.

OPEN: About 10 years ago, during a Homicide trial in Nassau County in the state of New York, the prosecution was examining their witness on the stand. In his testimony, the witness stated that he saw the victim lying on the ground, obviously dead. When the prosecution had finished, the defense ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Home

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

Jesus promise to prepare us room in his Father's house. There is more to that promise than the idea of our souls going to heaven to be with God. What did Jesus try to tell his disciples?

[Sermon preached on 22 April 2018, 3rd Sunday after Easter / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last week Saturday I conducted a funeral. It was a bright sunny day. Mostly, when I attend a funeral the weather is gloomy, windy and cold. But over the years, I have also attended funerals of some very special ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Does The Virgin Birth Matter?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2023

(I borrowed a lot of this sermon from a sermon written by Tommy South) Skeptics make fun of the virgin birth and some believers are embarrassed by it and think it should be dropped. I believe that the virgin birth matters a great deal and we must believe it and proclaim it.

Introduction: A. Once there was a Sunday school teacher who asked her class of kindergarteners to draw a picture of the manger scene when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. 1. All the children went to work immediately on their pictures. 2. As the teacher moved from student to student looking at their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 7:14, John 1:1-4, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wounds Of Jesus

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 10, 2018

The wounds of Jesus were very visible after the Resurrection of His body but not always. Why didn't the disciples always recognise the risen Jesus? Was He different in some way?

The Wounds of Jesus – Luke 24:40 There is a statue of the Risen Christ called the Majestus in Llandaff Cathedral a sculpture by Epstein, in South Wales UK and it predominates the nave of the cathedral but can by familiarity be unnoticed. But if you take notice and look at the detail – Christ is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

What Are We Going To Do? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

will we be among the believers or those who wanted to crucify Jesus

Mark 11:1-11 Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of the observation of Holy Week. During Holy Week every year, we are reminded of the last week of Jesus’ life, as He arrived in Jerusalem for Passover amidst celebration and joy, and was hailed crowds of His followers as their Savior, the new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

What Jesus Did! What Jesus Is Doing!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2019

Jesus promised that His people would do greater things than He had done, after He was risen from the dead. We are called to perform the work of Christ in the power of the Risen Saviour.

“Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” [JOHN 20:30-31]. “There are also many other things that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Wonders Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon the unparalleled life of Jesus Christ.

THE WONDER OF WONDERS 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning July 20th, 2025) The word “Wonder” is defined as “a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.” For the last week our children have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 6, 2005

A LOOK AT GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT, HIS MANIFESTATIONS, HIS POWERS AND HIS WORKS.

GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT BY ABIMBOLA SALU. God the Holy Spirit is the third person in the blessed Holy Trinity. Even though He is a spirit, he is alive and is a person. He exists in unity with God the Father and God the Son and as God the Holy Spirit, He completes the triumvirate. Our first contact ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Baptism

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

This message unpacks some of the statements made about baptism and leads the believer, hopefully, to make a clear decision about their own theology of baptism. This message preceded a full immersion, believers' baptism.

The Gift of Baptism Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 We’re going to consider several passages of scripture today, but this one is the key passage for what I think is the main consideration for today - at least it was for me this week. Today is Baptism Sunday. It’s a very special day in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Great Omission Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2025

To keep the Great Commission from becoming the Great Omission, we must live on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus in our families, among our neighbors, and among the nations.

The Great Omission Luke 24:44-49 Rev. Brian Bill October 11-12, 2025 A young boy asked his mother and grandmother to play with him in his new sandbox in the front yard. He gave each of them a shovel and pail, and they eagerly started scooping sand. Before long, they became engrossed in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Denomination: Baptist