Sermons on Signs Of A Resurrection:

Our Risen, Redeeming And Returning Lord

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 16, 2003

The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ validates every cherished belief of our Christian faith.

OUR RISEN, REDEEMING AND RETURNING LORD "Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To The Spread Of Christianity

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 16, 2003

How on earth did Christianity ever get off the ground? Is the Resurrection really of any importance?

Stody, Hunworth and Field Dalling Easter Sunday Morning 2003 We have over 600 churches here in Norfolk, England dedicated to a Jewish carpenter who died two thousand years ago. Doesn’t that strike you as a bit odd? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Anglican

Life, Death, Forgiveness And You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2003

The good news of Jesus Christ for Easter

This morning we will be looking at the subject of Life, Death, Forgiveness and You. For many of you, Easter is a time of Easter bunnies, chocolates, eggs and the annual trek to church. Today I want to address the real reason we celebrate this resurrection Sunday. Many times we hear people say, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forsaken? Or Exalted?

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Apr 17, 2003

When Jesus said, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" was he asking a question about God’s presence? Or is it possible that he was making a proclamation? This sermon takes the position that Jesus was making a statement rather than asking a questi

“Forsaken? Or Exalted?” Matthew 27:46 (Read Matthew 27:46) Traditional Interpretation: at the moment Christ took upon himself the sin of the world, the Father in Heaven could not look upon the Son, and so he turned away, forsaking his Son. 3 Primary reasons for this view: 1. 2 Corinthians 5:21 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

"Smoke And Mirrors Or An Empty Tomb"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 17, 2003

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either smoke and mirrors or a historical fact, the tomb is empty.

“Smoke and Mirrors or an Empty Tomb” I Corinthians 15 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either smoke and mirrors or a Historical Fact – the Tomb is empty. People have various viewpoints concerning the person of Jesus Christ. Many are set in their ways and refuse to objectively examine the ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Listen! What Do You Hear

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 17, 2003

Easter Sunday Sermon

Easter Sunday Mark 16:1-8 Listen ! What do you Hear?   16:1 ¶ And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Emmaus Road- They Were Kept From Recognising Him

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 18, 2003

An Easter sermon looking at the things that stop us recognising Jesus.(suitable for before communion)

The Emmaus road- what ‘keeps’ you? Luke 24:13-35 WBC Easter Sunday 20/4/3 am V13- “… two of them…” Two unknown Jews, here Told later (v18)- one of them = Cleopas - other = wife?  Luke himself? o Certainly = an eyewitness But basically – unknown. Anonymous. Just your average Jo (or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Anointed With Joy" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 18, 2003

He counted it joy to pay for our sins and rise to give us life. The end of our road is joy with Him, who is worthy of the greater joy. (Part 4 in "The Road To Glory" Easter series)

“Thou hast loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Thy God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy companions.” ----- “Joy is the very business of Heaven”. C. S. Lewis ----- In the beginning, God created. As He did so, and at the end of each creation day, He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:9

Denomination: Orthodox

The Seventh Prediction Of The Promised One Gives Us Reason To Praise God Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 18, 2003

how Psalm 22 predicts Jesus’ resurrection

April 18, 2003 Psalm 22:22-31 22 I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you. 23 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you descendants of Israel! 24 For he has not despised or disdained the suffering ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Foundation Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 18, 2003

The resurrection is the foundation of the Gospel!

INTRODUCTION „X This is a joyous occasion we celebrate today! Today is Resurrection Sunday! On this day we celebrate the greatest moment in the history of mankind! It is the time in which we celebrate God raising His Son Jesus from the dead. „X The Resurrection of Jesus is the most important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:5-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Empty Tomb Is A Place Of Life

Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 18, 2003

Easter morning injects a rock-solid conviction that our sins are forgiven.

Some call it coffin commercialism. Those who want to make a final statement about their life can now choose customized, personalized, caskets to tell their story. Business is thriving at the Whitelight Casket Company of Dallas, which has introduced the “art casket” for those who wouldn’t be caught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus In The Garden

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 15, 2004

Jesus willingly went to the cross to be our atonement for sin

SBC Philippi, 3/14/04 am Jesus in the Garden Mark 14:32-42 Primary Purpose: Jesus willingly went to the cross to be our atonement for sin. Many people have died for various causes without much of a sense of regret or pain. Palestinian terrorist sometimes strap bombs to themselves and blow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Jesus

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is an Easter message.

henever you watch something on TV that is a continuation of a previous show, they always bring you up to speed on what is going on. They say, “Previously on ‘I Love Lucy,’ Ricky caught Lucy in one of her little pranks.” You know the drill. So I think it is only fair to bring everyone up to speed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pontius Pilate And The Passion

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 15, 2004

Since the Passion has been released, critics have claimed that Mel Gibson presented too nice of a Pilate. So who was the real Pontius Pilate? This is what we examine in the text of this sermon.

As you know, since the movie the Passion has come out there has been a storm of controversy. One of the points of controversy about the film is that Mel Gibson didn’t portray a Pontius Pilate that was malicious enough. So on pondering this, I decided to try to research who the real Pontius Pilate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-16

Forsaken For Us Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 16, 2004

Learn why Christ was forsaken on the cross.

FORSAKEN FOR US John 19:1-27 and Mark 15:33-34 We continue our series to prepare us for Easter. Two Sunday’s ago we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. Last week we saw how we can secure God’s forgiveness through Jesus’ death. This morning, we will look at the loneliness of Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34, John 19:1-27

Denomination: *other