Sermons on Third Seal:

Preparation For Eternity

Contributed by John White on Sep 29, 2019

Notice that the great apostle who wrote the resurrection chapter in the book of I Corinthians looked forward with some positive anticipation to the day when he would go and be with the Lord and ultimately have a new resurrected body like Jesus.

Preparation for Eternity Matthew 27:62-28:7 We serve a risen Saviour and look forward to that day when we shall stand with Him in a glorious heavenly home which He has prepared for all who have loved and served Him. At the end of his life, the apostle Paul said, “ For I am now ready to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Majesty In A Manger

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 3, 2024

Luke chapter 2 tells us about the shepherds who heard about Jesus and visited Him, but Hebrews 1 tells us who the baby in the manger really was. What child is this? He is majesty in the manger.

Introduction: A. C.S. Lewis, the famous British writer and literary scholar, who was an atheist for many years, wrote: “Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” 1. As you know, he was referring to the birth of Jesus in a stable and Jesus’ first bed was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Luke 2:10-12, Romans 8:16-17, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16, John 1:14, Colossians 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unexpected Sunday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 1, 2018

After Friday nobody expected what would happen on Sunday

Nobody had expected this. It was only two days ago that the people of Jerusalem had watched as Jesus had been crucified as a heretic and a traitor to Rome. For three years Jesus had travelled throughout Israel. Preaching, teaching, healing the sick and feeding the hungry. He had quieted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Perfect Tree

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002

A short Christmas sermon or a long devotional. A combination of Christmas and Easter themes useful for keeping the cross in view at Christmas.

A Perfect Tree Subject: Christmas Theme: Christmas Object Lesson Preaching Passage: Varied Sermonic Process: Devotional Introduction: I can remember the search for the perfect tree when I was a child. My dad would load the family into the old van and we would drive along country roads looking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Missouri Thomas

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 4, 2002

Stop doubting and believe!

Missouri Thomas Let’s suppose this morning that we could read the headlines that would have taken place in the week after that first Easter. What would the headlines have looked like if there were a Jerusalem Post in first century Palestine? Possibly the following: “CRUCIFIED JESUS ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Take Christ Out Of Your Crisis

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 1, 2002

In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer, for Jesus has overcome the world.

Don’t take Christ out of your crisis. TEXT: John 16:33 In Max Lucado’s book ‘When Christ Comes’ he tells this story. When he was a boy, Max Lucado was a member of the Odessa Boys Choir, and one year the local junior college had asked them to play the roles of the munchkins in their presentation ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spiritual Paradox Series

Contributed by Mark Busch on Aug 4, 2005

Samson never fully relied on God and so he died just for revenge.

The Spiritual Paradox Judges 13 Page 230 in pew Bible Judges 13:1-7 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, so the LORD delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years. 2A certain man of Zorah, named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, had a wife who was sterile ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Possessing The Land - Part 3: Renewing Our Committment Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 3 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Him.

Possessing the Land - Part 3 Renewing Our Commitment - Read: Joshua 5:2-9 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Treasure -The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007

A sermon on the unique gift of the Holy Spirt in the life of the believer

Children have a way of controlling our life do they not – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle. After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks for the harmonica you gave me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Possessing God’s Promises Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 28, 2010

What makes the New Jerusalem so wonderful, so glorious, is that it contains the unending presence of the Lamb of God. "No longer will you have the sun for light by day, Nor for brightness will the moon give you light; But you will have the LORD for an e

Part III Revelation 21:9-21 Purpose: To highlight the glory and permanence of eternal life. Aim: I want the listener to be in awe of the glories that await believers. INTRODUCTION: Let’s take a bird’s eye view of the entire book of Revelation: Chapters 1-3 Jesus is the Lord over the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nonsense!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011

Stories of life seem to be nonsince. The Easter message isses like it could be too. How does the story seem to us today?

Life is filled with things that don’t make since. Terrorist attacks, Earthquakes, storms, floods, untimely death….death in general, cancer, Farfignugan, IRS Rules…. Hush, little baby, don’t say a word, Mama’s going to buy you a mockingbird, …. Agatha ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2015

This Easter sermon focuses on the resurrection of Jesus and the potential resurrection of his followers which complete the story of Jesus. We often focus on his death, but the empty tomb is good news that requires a response.

1. The Rest of the Story was a Monday-through-Friday radio program originally hosted by Paul Harvey. Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the Second World War and then premiering as its own series on the ABC Radio Networks on May 10, 1976, The Rest of the Story consisted of stories presented ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Risen

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

Easter Sunday message and how we can identify with the risen Savior.

He is Risen! Selective Scriptures Introduction- Today we celebrate the most important event in the life of a believer, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. What separates the tortured and abused Christ from others that have died for a cause is that Jesus Christ was resurrected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

What It Takes To Hear From God By Brian Atwood Luke 2:1-20 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2013

You know not everyone that first Christmas heard from God like the shepherds did. Adapted from a message by Brian Atwood.

The year 1860 found Henry Wadsworth Longfellow happy in his life, enjoying a widening recognition, and delighted over the election of Abraham Lincoln which he believed signaled the triumph of freedom and redemption for the nation. The following year the Civil War began and on July 9, 1861 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity In 3d….luke 24:1-27 Sermon

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jun 9, 2013

How could that possibly happen to those who followed Jesus Himself for over 3 years? I’m sure that Christ told His disciples many times what He came to Earth to do…….I would say that He explained to them a lot more than what’s recorded here in the Bible

Luke chapter 24 is the basis of Christianity …it’s what we believe… Luke chapter 24 is also how most of us react to what we believe. I call this message ….Christianity in 3D…… Because, we have our moments of doubt, disbelief and discouragement … We also have moments when we just don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist