Sermons on Risen Savior:

Contrast/Baptismal Call

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001

Compares the actions of the disciples during the passion of Christ with their actions after the Resurrection.

Contrast – In today’s readings we see the contrast in the apostles faith in the Gospel of Mark and that of Peter and John in the Acts of the Apostles. In the Gospel Jesus is recounting their unbelief – The two woman return from the tomb and tell the apostles of Jesus Christ Resurrection, yet they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-15, Acts 4:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

After Easter Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025

This message reminds us that the resurrection power must not end at the tomb; it must transform our daily living. After Easter, we must walk in renewed purpose, deeper fellowship with Christ, and a commitment to His mission.

AFTER EASTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 21:1-19 “Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself… but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands…” Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

After Easter -  From The Empty Tomb To A Full Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 23, 2025

This message explores how believers must move beyond the empty tomb into the full life Christ promised.

AFTER EASTER -  FROM THE EMPTY TOMB TO A FULL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:10 – “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Supporting Texts: John 20:1–29, Romans ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon - Easter

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 28, 2002

Our Easter hope is in Christ’s victory over death and the grave. At the time of death there is no room for an "Easter Bunny" Easter.

Irene Wakelin Funeral 28 March 2002 Mark 16:1-8 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Panic Room

Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002

References the movie "Panic Room" (Jodie Foster). Recalls the disciples’ reaction to hide out in a locked room after finding the tomb empty. The "Panic Room" can be both a safe haven and a well-fortressed prison.

"Panic Room" - Easter 2A April 7, 2002 - John 20:19-31 This week I saw the newly-released movie "Panic Room". In this movie, "Jodie Foster plays a wealthy single mom with a teenage daughter. They buy a fancy brownstone in NYC that has a ’panic room’, a fortified hi-tech room in the center of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Sunday, Expectations. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 4, 2015

The day of Jesus resurrection was a day of the unexpected, are we open to the unexpected taht God puts before us so that we might live in understanding of him and by his power?

Easter Sunday, expectations. I may have mentioned Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin previously. But during his day Nikolai was as powerful a man as there was on earth. As Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution 1917, was editor of the Soviet newspaper Pravda (which by the way ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23, Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Have A Happy Home

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

The Bible tells us how to happy home life

GEN. 2:18-25 "HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY HOME" A) Divorce rate has risen 700% in this century. * In 1960 there were 393,000, now 1.2 million. * They say there will be 1 million children involved in divorce in the year 2000. B) There are three divine ordained agencies in our world: The home, Government, & ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Knock, Knock. Who's There? Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 6, 2004

This is on the church in Laodicea.

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Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Is The Resurrection So Difficult To Believe? Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 9, 2004

This sermon explains why the disciples had a difficult time believing in the Resurrection, and why we, today, also have difficulty bel- ieving in it.

SERIES ON PASSION WEEK EASTER SUNDAY-"Why Is The Resurrection So Difficult to Believe?" Text-Acts 26:1-32 Introduction- You will recognize that what I have just read was the Apostle Paul’s defense of the Christian faith before King Agrippa. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The 144 Thousand

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 10, 2009

The panorama of the ministry of the 144 Thousand

‘The People of the Apocalypse’ The 144 Thousand I. Their Prototypes/Patterns A. The Prophet Daniel & Azariah, Mishael, Hananiah 1. Their ministry is prophesied (II Kings 20:17, 18; Revelation 7:1-8; 14:1-5) 2. They are prepared for their ministry (Daniel 1:3,4; Revelation 7:3-8) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel Has A Leveling Effect Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 12, 2011

We live in a world that promotes materialism and the sad part is, they have convinced us that we can't be happy without the newest item, newest gadget.

James 1:9-12-Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

It Personal And Ministerial Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to introduce us to the book of 1 Timothy and help us understand that what we will be learning will be applicable to both our personal and ministerial life.

IT’S PERSONAL AND MINISTERIAL 1 Timothy 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin a series, covering 1 Timothy, I have entitled “Keeping What God Has Entrusted unto Us.” 1. Our mission will be to see how this short book can help us in our walk with the Savior and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do To Be Saved

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jul 15, 2011

What Must I do to obtain Salvation?

What Must I Do To Be Saved? By Robert A. Glass In the city of Thyatira, Paul and Silas were preaching the Gospel and they healed a young damsel. (Acts 16:16) The town’s people became angry because they had used the girl to make a profit. “And when her masters saw that the hope of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity And Obedience

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 6, 2008

This day, the Day of Pentecost, brought forth events that would change history forever. The Lord had told them that power was going to come upon them, but they had no idea of what He was talking about. He told them He was going to send a comforter who w

Nobody could deny that the Day of Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2, was one of the major days that stands out in the history of the world. When we awaken to a new day, after a night’s sleep, we probably have a routine that we pretty much follow. Every day usually starts out pretty much like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplined Living Sermon Vii: Celebrate Victory By Sharing Good News Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians keep on keeping on and never lose sight of the victory already won by Christ our Lord and the victory promised to His faithful followers.

MATURE CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE VICTORY IN JESUS BY SHARING THE GOOD NEWS A recent visit to the Waffle House found me sitting at the high counter next to a gentleman of Nordic descent whose Viking ancestors no doubt fought many a battle against my Anglo-Saxon ancestors. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49