Sermons on Resurrection Power:

Getting The Gospel Right

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019

The gospel is powerful to transform people.

A. THE CONTENT OF THE GOSPEL “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel . . . by which also you are saved . . . For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Third Word From The Cross: Affection Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

The cross broadens the concept of family - the family of God.

THE THIRD WORD FROM THE CROSS - Affection "Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother, "He is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "She is your mother." From that time the disciple took her to live in his home", (John 19: 26, 27 We have been ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Holiness

Que Piensas De La Esperanza?

Contributed by Abel Castaneda on Apr 19, 2003

Este sermon se trata de la esperanza que tenemos por la resurreccion de Cristo!

Que Piensas de la Esperanza? 1 Cor. 15:1-20 Hoy es el dia mas importante del calendario Cristiano. La navidad es bonita, el Viernes santo tiene gran significancia, pero hoy es el dia detras cual todo otro dia se tiene que medir. Estos otros dias que celebramos solo tienen sentido si ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Cross #1 - Preparing To Die Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the first message of a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days as He walked towards the cross. This message considers Jesus’ attitude as He approached His death.

INTRODUCTION What would you do if you knew you only had one week to live? How would you spend the time that you had left to you? Max Lucado - "And the Angels Were Silent" "When a man knows the end is near - only the IMPORTANT surfaces. Impending death distills the vital. The trivial is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-38

Denomination: *other

"Seven Last Sayings Of Christ From The Cross"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2007

These are some thoughts and instructions on how to have a special Easter Candle lighting Service in your Church based on the Seven Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross.

Thoughts from our “Seven Last Sayings of Christ” Candle Lighting Service A note to those who were not able to attend the service: We have a special cross that has been made and mounted with seven candle holders. We begin the darkened service by lighting each one of the seven candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Rose Of Sharon

Contributed by David Carter on Dec 12, 2006

A SERMON THAT EXALTS JESUS

THE ROSE OF SHARON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:1 - I AM THE ROSE OF SHARON..... This is an illustrated sermon - You will need to hold up a red rose to the congregation: THIS ROSE REPRESENTS THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE OF SHARON..... Jesus is - Alpha and Omega, The Son of God, The Lamb of God, Emmanuel, Messiah, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 12, 2008

This is the 1st in a Lenten Series, and deals with ’preparation".

It was said that Martin Luther King never prepared, but always preached based on what the Holy Spirit gave him to say. One day upon walking in to a large Cathedral to preach for a crowd, he asked God what he was to preach on, the answer came "You should have prepared". John Wooden once said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-19

Denomination: United Methodist

La Experiencia En El Camino De Emaus

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

La experiencia que dos discípulos de Jesús tuvieron al caminar hacia Emaús nos enseña bastante acerca de la naturaleza de la resurrección de Jesucristo. Todos nosotros como creyentes y nacidos-de nuevo hubiésemos deseado estar caminando con el Cristo resu

LA EXPERIENCIA EN EL CAMINO DE EMAUS Lucas 24:14-46 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori La experiencia que dos discípulos de Jesús tuvieron al caminar hacia Emaús nos enseña bastante acerca de la naturaleza de la resurrección de Jesucristo. Todos nosotros como creyentes y nacidos-de ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:14-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Enseñanzas De La Resurrección

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Nuestra responsabilidad es ser testigos en Jerusalén (en tu casa), en toda Judea (tu área de influencia), en Samaria (tu comunidad) y hasta lo último de la tierra (Hechos 1:8). La revelación de la resurrección para nosotros hoy es testificar de Cristo

Enseñanzas de la resurrección Marcos 16:9-14 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori "Habiendo, pues, resucitado Jesús por la mañana, el primer día de la semana, apareció primeramente a María Magdalena, de quien había echado siete demonios. 10 Yendo ella, lo hizo saber a los que ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Prepared For The Rapture Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2008

God knew that He was going to destroy the world soon and He only sought one man – Enoch. A man who lived amidst a perverse environment, sinful world but stood head and shoulders above everyone else. We are not talking about being saved but the RAPTURE.

Opening illustration: Video clip of ’Left Behind.’ What is being ‘caught up?’ * To Seize ~ act of grasping suddenly * Rapture * Biblically it pertains to meeting the Lord in mid-air * The Rapture is a concept in Christianity relating to the return of Jesus. * Paul cites "the word of the Lord" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death: When Ignorance Is Not Bliss

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 16, 2009

What you don’t know about death will lead to unecessary grief, or even worse, unending pain.

In her mind it had gone well. She had hit all the notes. She had expressed them with passion. And she felt certain that she had connected with her audience that night. But what did the critics think of her performance? She resolved not to buy the newspaper the next morning – ignorance is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Dropped Cloths Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 23, 2008

The young man who lost his linen cloth and ran away naked may be a wealthy person, depending on status; or Lazarus, living in the past, or Mark, caught in immaturity. But He who dropped another linen cloth gives life.

Not too many years ago, Easter was the day on which everyone trotted out new clothes. It was on Easter that spring dresses sprung off the racks for young girls, and starched collars irritated the necks of young men. I don’t miss the starched collars, but I do rather miss the elaborate display of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Experience

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

An Easter Message on Experiencing MORE

The Easter Experience John 10:10 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Reasons to Celebrate Easter 10. You absolutely love the movie, "The Ten Commandments". 9. Jelly Beans! (except for the icky white ones) 8. You look really, really good in pastel colors. 7. How can any holiday that starts with a "Good Friday" ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reactions To Jesus’ Revelations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. This message will look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Did He Really Mean It"?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2015

Jesus said, many things did he mean it?

Did He Really Mean it” John 14:2 if it were not so, I would have told you. 1. “Did Jesus really Mean it” If the resurrection is true then you better believe every words Jesus said. • Matthews Gospel says A messenger said “He is not here for he is risen, as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist