Sermons on The Empty Tomb:

Say What!?!

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

We may not understand all of what Jesus says ~ or see where He’ll take us, as we continue to walk with Him; but, the point is, do we trust Him with our life and with our heart?

Walkin’ with Jesus: Say What!?! Scripture Text: Mark 8.31-38 INTRODUCTION Did you hear about the high school basketball team that showed exceptional sportsmanship? A couple of weeks ago, the two-teams suited-up to play. …The problem-was that one of the key-players ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Preparing For The End Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2014

Peter gives his readers some very practical instructions on how to end our time on this earth so that we are properly prepared for our eternal future. This basic instruction contains some wise counsel regarding Christian living & ministry

1 PETER 4: 7-11 [Renewing Hope Series] PREPARING FOR THE END [Luke 12:35-43] The Bible here sounds a note of warning and motivation, the end is at hand! And because the end is near, there are some specific ways we should be living out the will of God. So Peter gives his readers some very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Good Grief Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 28, 2013

God extends delight to the one who mourning over the reality of their spiritual bankruptcy

We have often described this one thing as affliction, anguish and agony. Some have considered it the successor of trouble while others consider it the predecessor of moral collapse, failure, disintegration and decay. To be sure, some have overcome insurmountable odds and have come out triumphant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Storms

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2013

There is only one thing that matters when you are facing a storm and it's found in Luke 8. I believe the message will bless you and help you understand more clearly who you are as a son or daughter of God.

The Purpose of Storms How many of you have been on your way to a meeting or to visit relatives in another city or state and it began to rain? At first the rain comes down in a steady flow and you turn your windshield wipers on to one of the lower speed settings. The windshield wipers are able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Wired For 220? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

A dead man isn’t interested in the things of this world.

INTRODUCTION Someone once said there are two kinds of people who work with electricity: One is an electrician and another is a fool. Someone else said the last words of a redneck are, “Hey, watch what happens when I plug this in!” I’m not an electrician, but I know slightly more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Shipwreck Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2016

In this sermon, we explore Paul's shipwreck and learn lessons for our life about the anchors God provides in the storms of life.

Introduction: A. When I was growing up, one of my favorite TV shows was the silly comedy “Gilligan’s Island.” 1. Every episode opened with the catchy theme song that introduced the plight of the group. 2. “Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, A tale of a fateful trip, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Got Integrity? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 20, 2016

A study of the book of Job 31: 16 – 40

Job 31: 16 – 40 You Got Integrity? 16 “If I have kept the poor from their desire, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail, 17 or eaten my morsel by myself, so that the fatherless could not eat of it 18 (But from my youth I reared him as a father, and from my mother’s womb I ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:16-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Uses The Nobodies To Become Somebody Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 31, 2016

God uses the nobodies, the smallest and the least in this world who are willing to sacrifice their lives in order to promote them.

GOD USES THE NOBODIES TO BECOME SOMEBODY Let me start with the story of Mother Theresa. According to her website, she was called the pillar of compassion, a voice for the poor and a modern-day saint. Mother Teresa was recently declared as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church because of her service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

It Is Not How You Start But How You Finish Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 7, 2016

In this study, we will learn three important things in the life of King Saul that revealed his initial flaws that ultimately brought him down. God wants us to be faithful unto the very end.

Today, we will continue our study on the life of King Saul. So far, we have learned from chapter 12 that Samuel gave his farewell speech to Israel. He had lived with exemplary good moral integrity all his life and left words that encouraged Israel. He said in 1 Samuel 12:14-15 "If you fear the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Pig Pens, Prodigals And Party Poopers

Contributed by Phillip Holbrook on Sep 12, 2017

An expository study of the Parable of the Prodigal Son

Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction 1. ILLUS: I preached a revival at Second Baptist Church of Ashland, KY some years ago. I went alone and I traveled by plane. I started in Tallahassee, FL, flew to Atlanta International and then to Huntington, WV. The airport in Huntington is a frightening one. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Here Comes The Bride Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2017

This sermon on Genesis 24 covers the story of finding a bride for Isaac. The application focuses on learning to follow God in all our decision making, especially when looking for a mate.

Introduction: A. Once there was a young couple who decided to get married. 1. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive, because each of them had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other. 2. The groom-to-be decided to ask his father for advice about his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Christian, Heaven Is Home, This World Is Not.

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 21, 2017

'Live a Christian life’ because “the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous” ‘Live a Christian life’ because it brings others to God ‘Live a Christian life’ because heaven is home and this world is not

God is looking out for us My Grandpa was an international crown green bowler. You know, the game played by people in flat caps, with funny shaped balls, on beautifully manicured lawns. My Grandpa played for … Scotland. I remember a display cabinet sitting proudly in the corner of his lounge, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Drawing Close To God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017

God's desire is for us to desire Him.

Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Arise Out Of Darkness And Shine

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Oct 13, 2017

The whole earth maybe covered in darkness but who says you have to be wrapped in the darkness. Get up and pray, get up and study the Word, get into real fellowship with the Light and God’s sunrise glory will cover you.

Introduction Isaiah Receives a Revelation of Darkness The book of Isaiah is a very important book in the Old Testament. It is a book full of prophecies, revelations and glimpses of Jesus Christ hundreds of years before Jesus came to the earth. For example in Isaiah 9:1-7, the birth of Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cyber Talk - Communicating Through Email, Texts And Social Media Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 5, 2016

This sermon is about how the use of electronic communication is changing us. The last point has to do specifically with our cyber talk. A lot of the sermon is based on this article: “Six Ways Your Phone Is Changing You” Article by Tony Reinke, desiringGod.org

A. One day a man whose wife was addicted to her online activities sent her this email: 1. Dear Wife, I’m sending you this email to bring up to date on the events of our family. I tried to talk to you while you were on your computer, but you just kept telling me that you would B-R-B... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ