Sermons on The Empty Tomb:

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

Do you love Jesus, or do you just want to be His buddy?

Do you love me? For most of us saying we love Jesus is easy, but do you really "love" Him? John 21:15-17 (NCV) When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John do you love me more than these?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Believe In One & Only One True & Living God" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 15, 2002

This is the first sermon in a series entitled: "I Believe." The main doctrines of the Christian faith are emphasized.

"I Believe In One & Only One True & Living God" (Series entitled-"I Believe") Text: Psalm 90:1-2 "Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Behind Every Man

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002

Behind every man stands a woman, sometimes with a cattle prod, cause sometimes we need it.

Behind Every Man 1. How many men feel their wives are important, equal partners with them and valuable to helping them get along in this life? 2. How many men would raise their hands if they weren’t sitting next to their wives right now? 3. Behind every successful man ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Places Where Christians Stand

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 25, 2006

facing battles, there are some great places for Christians to stand

Intro: during a professional golf tournament a few years ago a bad storm came up and people headed for safety. One man felt a good place was under a tree, but was struck by lightning and killed. It was stated in the news that night that the worse place to be in a thunderstorm is under a tree. As ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Hapens After I Die

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Christians are assured that physical death is not the end of life. Christians have the promise of always being in God’s presence and experiencing God’s love.

THE SEVEN SERVICE JULY 7, 2002 I Corinthians 15:12-26 “What Happens After I Die?” INTRODUCTION The drama that we just save pointed out a central truth of humankind. We all fear death. Ernst Becker, in his award winning book, Denial of Death, concludes that our fear of death is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Avoiding Spiritual Ignorance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

Doctrines of the Bible

Intro: Paul spent a lot of time defending his apostleship. He gave his conversion story on several occasions. Paul explained that even though he was a very religious man, a scholar in many ways, he did a lot of things out of ignorance. I Timothy 1: 13 states that he obtained mercy because he had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Brightest Of Light To Save Us From Darkness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 16, 2019

From three hours of the bleakest darkness to renewed life in the Light of Christ

Weekend Message/Devotion April 21, 2019 Luke 24:1-12 The Brightest of Light to Save Us from Darkness From early childhood to late teen years I attended The Church of the Good Shepherd in Jacksonville, Florida. From my earliest memories Easter Sunday vividly stands out. Every year, a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing And Hearing In Order To Live Christ's Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 11, 2014

We cannot make Jesus into the Messiah we want; we must see His vision and hear His word so that His kingdom can be built within us, and we then can attract others to Him.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Ordinary Time Lumen Fidei Why are we so unwilling to do what Our Lord commands? The Israelites were directed by God to be His presence in a pagan world, spreading the word about His power and goodness, and ultimately drawing all to worship the One God. But if you look ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

Ants In The Pants

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 8, 2021

Seeing is not believing!

Ants In The Pants – John 20: 19 - 31 Intro: If I had written the account of the resurrection of Jesus, it would have been a little bit different. For example: John would run up to Peter as he returned from witnessing the empty tomb. Excitedly, John would say, “Peter, I have good news and I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Evening.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2022

Our wisdom is to receive by faith what we do not yet understand.

EASTER EVENING. Luke 24:13-49. A man named Cleopas and his travelling companion were on their way back from Jerusalem, walking the seven miles to a village named Emmaus. Their conversation was very much taken up with concerns about the death of Jesus. A stranger drew near, and walked with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 29, 2025

CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY – ALISTER MCGRATH, OXFORD Tertullian (160 – 225 AD) invented the word Trinity

Gen 1: 1, 2, 26 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters . . . 26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Good Friday, A Reflection

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Apr 9, 2025

On this most solemn day of the Christian year, we gather in the shadow of the Cross.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Beloved in Christ, On this most solemn day of the Christian year, we gather in the shadow of the Cross. The altars are bare, the bells are silent, and our hearts are heavy. This is not a time for noise or novelty. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Anglican

Living The Dash Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 8, 2010

Sermon 1 in a 6 part series based on Kerry & Chris Shook's "One Month To Live."

Living the Dash, James 3:13-18 Introduction (Series) Today we begin a 6 part journey based off of Kerry & Chris Shook’s book entitled “One Month to Live.” The book and this sermon series ask the question, “What if you knew for sure that you have just 30 days left to live? ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Freedom For Us Who Are Raised From The Death.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 17, 2014

Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we. We can look our ancient enemy death, straight in the eye and say, I’m not scared of you. Christians don’t stay in their tombs when they die. Neither are they meant to live in tombs while they are alive.

Word Count: 2604 This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th April 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we. We can look our ancient enemy death, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Witnessed Signs Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 1, 2013

At the moment of the Messiah’s death, God provided three miraculous signs. Matthew alone records all the supernatural events that accompany Jesus’ death. He aslo tells us of some of the people who witness the event & how some of them were affected.

MATTHEW 27: [50] 51-56 WITNESSED SIGNS After Jesus dies the oppressive darkness over the earth is lifted. Everyone knew something significant had happened. The substitutionary death of Jesus brings light (salvation) to a world lost in sin and darkness, that is, to all those who accept Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-56

Denomination: Baptist