Sermons on The Sting Of Death:

Jesus Is Risen! - He Is Risen Indeed, Halleluiah! Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Jesus' triumph over death on Easter wasn't just his triumph — it is ours, too.

Today's Easter celebration marks the end of Holy Week, in which we commemorate the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is the linchpin of the Christian faith. In his first epistle to the Corinthians – written about twenty years after Jesus' ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 118:1-2

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"lazarus Lives"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2019

If Jesus can raise Lazarus to new life, can He not do the same for us?

“Lazarus Lives” John 11:1-3, 17-44 Most all of us want to live lives that matter. We want to be significant in some way, to make a difference, to have a legacy, to be happy. Yet overshadowing all these hopes and dreams is the dark cloud of death, and along with it may come a feeling of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

"Why Weep?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 15, 2014

A sermon for Easter.

"Why Weep?" John 20:1-18 There are times in our lives so terrible, so painful and so difficult that weeping has a sort of "guttural sound" to it. Have you ever cried so hard and with such despair that it felt as if your heart were breaking? Have you ever been in so much emotional pain, that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2021

Mark is challenging the reader’s mind. Do you need more proof that the "rule of God" has arrived in Jesus? It is the story of Jairus' daughter and a healing. When Jesus returns He will touch us and reunite our body and soul. Philippians 2:30-31

In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2021 Text: Mark 5:28, 41 Pentecost V Redeemer “The Touch of Jesus” (read the text) Each Sunday in our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we know that Mark is asking his readers to answer these questions: Who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:28-41, Matthew 8:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Crosses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon explores the profound love and sacrifice of Jesus at the cross, inviting us to find healing, hope, and grace in His crucifixion.

Welcome, beloved, welcome. Pull up a chair and settle in. Here in this sacred space, we gather to engage with the Word of God, to lean in and listen to the whispers of the Holy Spirit. We are here to wrestle with the text, to grapple with its truth, and to allow it to shape us, mold us, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Topics: Three Crosses

A Joyous Church

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018

This sermon compares what people see in the church today, and its overall lack of joy, to that of the first church is how is was filled with joy.

A Joyous Church Acts 2:46-47 One look at human history and what we see a story of humanity’s endeavor to solve its own problems, from food to famines, from violence and war, to who’s got what and how can we get more. And seeing that there are more problems facing the world today than ever before, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Philippians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Foursquare

True Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Christian freedom is from God’s Law condemning you and freedom from sin’s bondage. But it’s also freedom to receive God’s gifts in worship and freedom to stand in His presence as a sinner, yet fully righteous because of Christ Jesus.

Intro We Americans revel in our freedom. We delight in our freedom to do what we want, when we want. We believe it’s our right to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But of course, we know that political freedom is always conditional. I am not free to interfere with your ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Fervent In Your Love

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 12, 2009

Peter tells us that we must be of sound judgment and sober spirit to prepare for the last days in which we live.

Be Fervent in your Love! Prayer Open with prayer … 1 Ki 4:29 As God gave to Solomon … (wisdom, great discernment, breadth of mind) Introduction We will be looking at 1 Pet 4:1-11 … 1Pet 4:1-2 Jews- believed suffering was a great purifier. Suffering tends to distract our focus from the many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Waiting On God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

Explore the depiction of God in Isaiah 25:1-9 as a steadfast refuge, a source of hope, and the ultimate provider of salvation and joy, encouraging believers to find comfort and rejoice in these truths.

Good morning, church family! As we gather together today, I feel led to delve into a beautiful passage from the Book of Isaiah, where the prophet paints a picture of our Heavenly Father as a steadfast refuge, a hope to wait upon, and the source of our ultimate salvation and joy. A.W. Tozer once ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Topics: Hope, God

The Blood Of Christ For Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006

A sermon for Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday 1 Peter 1:18-20 "The Blood of Christ for Us" 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Similarities In The Birth, Sacrifice And Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 31, 2015

Have you every noticed some of the similarities of the events that take place at Jesus' birth, death, resurrection and return? Not only are God's finger prints all over each event but it seems as if His power and majesty increases with each event!

Let's read a couple of Bible passages and see if we notice any similarities between the two. Luke 2:4-7 NIV (read from the Bible) “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter - What A Difference!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

Let us consider some of the changes, some of the transformations, that the resurrection of Jesus has already made.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) Today is Easter Sunday &, as Christians, we have gathered to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior & Lord. But even as we celebrate, our hearts are heavy with the realization that much is wrong with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not My Will But Yours

Contributed by John Petty on Apr 16, 2008

When we come to the place of spiritual maturity that we can say... "Not my will but Yours be done" victory will be a lifestyle.

We are two Sundays away from celebrating Easter, the most important day in the history of mankind, past, present and future. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we base everything that we believe concerning God. Without the resurrection we have nothing to stand on as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Church Of God

There's A Light At The End Of The Darkness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 25, 2007

Jesus is a light for people in darkness, faciing death, facing discouragement in life.

Intro: in any service there are those who are facing difficult times, hard situations. It may be spiritual, physical, financial, a relationship where there is hurt or rejection or loss. Sometimes these things can become a cloud, an oppression, a darkness that surrounds the soul. That is why the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reaching Out To Lost People

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Feb 25, 2002

Towers collapsing or death by a terrorist is nothing new to Jesus.

Reaching out to the Lost Revival Central Christian Church February 27 2002 Jb : Introduce Mark Pippin-Testimony Prayer: Ask them to pray for me Joke(s)- I told Stan I was going to preach on suffering tonight, he said why if you preach as long as you usually do- they will experience it- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5, Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ