Sermons on Sepulcher Empty:

Two Reasons People Are Unable To See Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 17, 2012

Why might a person not respond to God’s grace by recognizing the greatest of all signs which is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? DECEPTION or DARKNESS

Sunday’s message was Jesus’ response to the Jewish leaders desire to see Him perform some kind of sign. Jesus responded by reminding them of the sign of Jonah in the OT and how it pointed to a sign that God would give them. The sign that the ‘son of man’ would spend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Doing The Right Thing

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016

It is hard to do the right thing because it does not come naturally, it is from the Lord.

Doing the right thing Selected Scriptures Introduction- I have to tell you that I believe that we have hit a nerve when we began looking at practical ways to experience God. Last week sermon on worship was well received and talked about this past week. It seemed that some were energized ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Nazarene

A Most Important Question And Statement

Contributed by Bill Walker on Oct 6, 2016

A look at what might very well be the most important question and statement in all the Bible.

We live in an age of information. New words are added to the dictionary each year. There are memorable lines and forgotten phrases. However, today, I want us to consider a question and a statement that I feel may just very well be the most important words that we can ever consider. The first comes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Wanted

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2016

Jesus sees a great haravest but few workers

“Help Wanted!” Matthew 9:35-38 David P. Nolte Harvest. Both a joy and a trial! I speak from experience after helping harvest hazelnuts for Childers’ Hazelnut Haven. Having been surprised by the prolific crop and being without harvest equipment we did it the good old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Was The Darkness At The Crucifixion A Solar Eclipse?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 22, 2017

Some have explained the darkness at the crucufixion as a total eclipse. Was it?

Was the Darkness at the Crucifixion a Solar Eclipse? Matthew 27:33-56 “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.” Well the much-hyped solar eclipse here in America has come and gone, and we are still here. All of those viewing glasses which were sold for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living For Christ In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 21, 2017

It is possible to live the Christian life and still live responsibly and fully in a world of diversity.

Living for Christ in a Postmodern World The Rev. (Dr.) Ezekiel Ette Matt. 22 : 15 – 22 We live in a confusing time indeed, a time when what is reality and truth are considered controversial, yet we follow a savior who is the way, the truth and the life” (John 14 : 6). There was a time when many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 5 - When Pleasure Becomes Perilous Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 14, 2019

This is part 5 of Jesus Among Secular Gods, based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale. This week the dangers of hedonism in our lives, churches, and cultures are discussed.

Hedonism is all about happiness or pleasure. Happiness and pleasure are good things, but when we make happiness and pleasure the highest forms of good, we miss out on the best God has for us. In the movie, The Matrix, it is discovered that machines have taken over the world and are channeling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9, Galatians 5:19-20, Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, Luke 8:14, Proverbs 21:17, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Mary's Christmas Song

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 9, 2019

In Mary's Song we find three solutions for the excuses Christians often use to not tell the whole world about Jesus on His birthday!

Mary’s Song Luke 1:39-55 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe in Jesus! Last sermon entitled “Go and Tell” we examined the song of Zachariah and in doing so stressed the importance of Christ’s ambassadors, i.e. us Christians, to go and tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Lord's Plan?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 26, 2020

Plans are upended, dreams are derailed, life is scary and uncertain. How good it is to hear the Lord's still got a plan - a good plan to prosper us, provide hope and point us to the future he has prepared for us.

Which plan are you now on? Plan B, C, D, L, Q, Z? It feels like whenever I’ve made a plan during the last week, it needs to be changed every couple of hours. Last weekend we gathered in this place for worship with some precautionary modifications, and at the end of the service I said, “We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Savior Of The World Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Savior of the World

Introduction: God Is Love A farmer placed a weather vane inscribed with the words “God is love” on top of his barn. One day a traveler stopped by the farm and watched the weather vane moving with the breeze. Then, with a smirk on his face, he asked, “Do you mean to say that your God is as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gospelling Like Paul Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 27, 2019

Paul commends the church of the Thessalonians for being a model to the others churches. They imitate Paul who avoids all worldly techniques when he brings the Gospel; and who also brings the Gospel with family familiarity. Such gospelling will make believers strong and ready and stand out.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Gospelling Like Paul As we make our way through Thessalonians a topic which will come up regularly is that of imitation. Seeing what someone does … their life. … the way they go about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fear, Torment And Countenance

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 23, 2019

By studying FEAR, we can often find a common root: A LACK OF TRUST. Why do we have fallen countenances? Fear can be a terrible enemy. Panic and anxiety attacks are real. We need to launch into the waters of faith. Fear can kill you!

FEAR AND TORMENT AND COUNTENANCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. There is a healthy fear and a very unhealthy fear. I had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Luke 21:26, Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perils Of The Rich And Famous Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 25, 2017

Anything that we put ahead of God in our life will be destroyed in the end.

The Perils Of The Rich And Famous Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction 1. "There are people so poor that the only thing they have is money." -- Unknown "He is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has." -- Henry Ward Beecher (1813–1887) 1. We tend to think that rich people ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Family Feuds - Pt. 3 - Duck Dynasty Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 31, 2017

Unfortunately, Family Feuds don’t only occur on a game show...they are a reality.

Family Feuds Pt. 3 - Duck Dynasty I. Introduction Family Feuds equal good TV. Family Feuds equal terrible life. When Family Feuds slip over into real life they are very seldom laughing matters. Family Feuds create life long limps and open wounds. Wrong words, looks, actions from family have life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace To Face The Future Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013

God gives us amazing grace to face the reality of our future

Grace to Face the Future Ezekiel 36:26, Jeremiah 31:31, 33 Series: Grace that Amazes April 21, 2013 Morning Service When I was a kid playing backyard baseball, we would hit the ball into trees and it would block the ball. Unfortunately, I did this often. We had a simple rule for these times of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-33

Denomination: Church Of God