Sermons on Resurrection Theories:

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

The Biblical record about the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Reality of the Resurrection We need to come to a conclusion today that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is more than a fairy tale, more than a legend, and more than some religious symbol. It is a historical fact that is indisputable. In fact, Billy Graham said that, “There is more evidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:44-65

Denomination: Baptist

Proofs For The Resurrection Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2007

Why is it important to consider proofs for the resurrection of Christ? Because if there is no resurrection, our preaching is empty and your faith is empty.

PROOFS FOR THE RESURRECTION OPENING TEXT: “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you--unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: *other

Resurrection Proof

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 2, 2007

In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about Herod’s Temple but He was talking about Himself

Resurrection Proof by Gerald Van Horn Text. John 2:19 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about the Herod’s temple. But the Scripture goes on to say that he was talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2007

Consider the hope that we have in Jesus by looking once again at the death and resurrection of Jesus. 1- the excruciating death 2- the exhilarating resurrection

INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot tall. There was just one "little" problem: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Power

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the central points of Christianity and the basis of our faith. This Easter morning, I want to share with you how the resurrection affects our lives and what does it mean for us today.

Introduction · Read John 20:1-18 · The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the central points of Christianity and the basis of our faith. · This Easter morning, I want to share with you how the resurrection affects our lives and what does it mean for us today. · The Word has (3) key ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas And The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 5, 2007

thomas demanded proof and was rebuked and challenged by Christ to beleive

Thomas and the Resurrection John 20.24-31 We are all very good at categorising people or placing them in certain boxes. So for example we see a single mum and we immediately place her in a certain place socially. Or we see someone with a drug or alcohol problem and we place them in a certain ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Practice Of Resurrection

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007

It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This message attempts to make it clear why resurrectionof Jesus was the most important historical event of all time, and why a belief in the resurrection of Jesus is so vitally important.

1 Cor. 15:12-19 (Easter 2005) The Importance of the Resurrection Intro: Friday I was listening to the radio and I heard a really short Easter Sermon. It lasted only about eight seconds on Paul Harvey. It went like this: “Jesus lived a good life in a wicked world – to show us it can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resurrection Diet

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

The Rez - what kind of body will we have?

As we begin this morning I want to draw you attention to verse 51 this morning. This is a very powerful and significant verse. In fact, this verse was seen, quoted, hanging on the wall of a church nursery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed. Paul completes his argument on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responses To Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

By definition, the resurrection will produce a response. Pick a good one. – These responses might be service, totally committed gratitude, or disdain; the greatest of these is love.

Title: Responses to Resurrection -or- What if it were true? Text: John 12: 1-5 FCF: By definition, the resurrection will produce a response. Pick a good one. – These responses might be service, totally committed gratitude, or disdain; the greatest of these is love. Outline: I. Intro II. Martha ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Death By Resurrection

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005

Communion meditation for October 2, 2005 and part of the fall 2005 sermon series

A month ago, we started our walk through the book of Acts with Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the remaining disciples and others gathered in the upper room. We began in Jerusalem. This morning our walk still finds us in Jerusalem but that will soon change with the events ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:59-60

Denomination: Church Of God

Resurrection Reminder Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 10, 2006

The cross of Jesus and his resurrection can give you hope.

If there is one symbol that Christians around the world recognize, it is the cross. The cross is a positive symbol, not just because it looks like a plus sign, but because the death of Jesus is a positive event. It is a forward-looking event. It is a saving event. In spite of its gruesome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

"Resurrection Reactions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 11, 2006

Have you ever looked at the various emotions and reactions to the resurrection of Jesus? They might sruprise you. This message deals with the emotions involved in the resurrection.

“Resurrection Reactions” INTRODUCTION: 1st Easter was very EMOTIONAL time. · A FRIEND had just been executed as criminal. · Roman Soldiers everywhere … atmosphere was tense & uncomfortable. · Disciples were frightened & confused. · Passover time … thoughts on death … sacrifices … deliverance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 13, 2006

Sermon for Resurrection Sunday that explains why the resurrection is so important.

The Reality of the Resurrection By Kenny McKinley Text: Multiple Scriptures (Read Matt. 28:5-6) Christianity stands or falls on the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the resurrection Christianity would be no different than any other religion. Oh sure there would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Reluctance

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 16, 2006

Easter should be a happy day, but for those who first experienced the risen Lord it was anything but joyful. This speaks to how you might experience Jesus at first too.

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I say the word "Easter"? Outside of a Christian group you’d probably say "The Easter Bunny," or "Easter eggs." Fluffy white bunnies and eggs have become so much a part of secular Easter that it wouldn’t surprise me if little kids thought that the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel