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Resurrection - Have You Tasted Of The Risen Lord

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 4, 2002

What the resurrection means to us today

No one slept well that night in Jerusalem  Caiaphas, the high priest, the one who rent his clothes when Jesus supposedly blasphemed by saying “He was the Son of God” tossed and turned  Everything was going according to plan, they had got permission from Pilate to kill him, and those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

"Because I Live...”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

It was Tuesday, May 8, 1945 all over America the news was being announced on radio that World War II had ended.

- People rushed out on the streets and began to leap for joy. - Mothers and dads were thrilled that their sons would be coming home. - Housewives were leaping for joy because their husbands would be coming home. - Children were dancing in the streets because their dads would soon be coming home. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, John 14:19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus--His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2010

Today's lesson is about Jesus' resurrection and its significance.

Scripture Last time we saw that forgiveness is a gift, paid for by Jesus Christ. We don’t deserve it, and we can’t earn it. And that is grace: God behaving towards us in a way we simply don’t deserve. We saw this in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing What You Are

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2015

Too many Christians live defeated lives because they believe the lies of the world and Satan. We need to stop believing Satan's lies and realize who we are in Christ.

Knowing What You Are Romans 6:1-10 In the early 1970s, a social scientist named Philip Zimbardo led a team of scientists from Stanford University in an interesting experiment. The team built a mock prison in the basement of the University’s psychology department. The scientists placed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Magdalane's View Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 12, 2009

An Easter sermon preached 4/12/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a first person sermon from the view of Mary Magdalane.

Mary Magdalene’s View of the Resurrection 4/12/2009 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa You just heard your Pastor read to you Mark’s account of my visit to a cemetery. It was a visit unlike any other. You all have made similar visits to the graves of loved one’s. You know the sadness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can't Keep A God-Man Down

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 24, 2005

Jesus’ resurrection means that we can have power for this life and the next.

(based on a message by Aaron Burgess) SPECIAL DAY: EASTER TEXT: LUKE 24:1-8 TITLE: “YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOD-MAN DOWN” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book: Mowgli, the man cub, asks the animals what’s the most feared thing in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Had To Rise

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 21, 2009

Easter is a time of HOPE in a world sadly lacking

He HAD To Rise! (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (We showed a video from the “Passion of Christ” entitled “Beautiful Savior” just before I preached.) “Jesus your nailed scarred hands are beautiful, and your nailed scarred ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter - Because He Got Up

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 30, 2013

this Easter message focuses on the simple reason why Christians walk the way we walk - it is because He got up!

Because He Got Up! Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4; Philippians 4:13 Introduction: When I was a child Easter was about the new clothes, the Easter play and the annual Easter egg hunt. There was a lot of time and planning that went into those two events. Our Church would have sunrise services followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2023

We continue to look at Satan’s schemes, and this time, at the resuscitation of Sodom and what homosexuality does; and at affirmative equality and not ability; and children being ruined in education; and how a nation can be undermined. Also demonic possession, influence, and oppression.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 3 This is a series where we examine some means by which Satan has made inroads into human activity. It might be surprising to hear that we are not ignorant of Satan’s devices, but the bible says that, and this is an attempt to explore that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Matthew 19:4, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Matthew 19:5-6, Matthew 12:30, 2 Peter 3:17, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Ephesians 6:13, Genesis 12:2-3, Revelation 6:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 30, 2023

We are not ignorant of the ways and means Satan uses to promote his corruption all over. This time we are talking about The MIND under attack; the Corruption of the Christian religion; the false religion of Islam; and the adoption of Paganism. These are serious issues.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 5 This study continues with the next talk in the series where I look at the schemes I believe Satan uses to implement his hatred again God, against human beings, God’s creation, and against Christians. We look at several of these devices ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:6-7, Isaiah 9:2, Psalm 123:2, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 3:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Invincible

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 5, 2006

You can’t defeat Jesus!

#2006-12 Title: Invincible Text: Matthew 28:1-15 Truth: You can’t defeat Jesus! Aim: I want them to trust and obey Jesus. Life ?: Why can’t Jesus be defeated? INTRODUCTION Jerry Seigle and Joe Shuster were barely out of high school in the down and dirty days of the Great Depression when they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe In The Resurrection?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 14, 2007

Can a man be a Christian without believing in the resurrection? Romans 10:9 answers our question.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Do You Believe In The Resurrection? Romans 10:9 Intro: According to this passage one primary requirement for being saved is to believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Man has tried to do all he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Promises! Promises! Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 29, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to chose one of God’s promises to memorize and meditate on as they deal with the situations in their lives.

Introduction: Promises! Promises! Promises! So many are made and so few are kept. Do you know the feeling? Politicians make campaign promises in order to gain our votes. Sales representatives make all kinds of pledges to win our business. In relationships, men and women pledge each other all ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Nothing" Is Good About Today

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 22, 2005

This is an Easter Sermon where "Nothing" really matters.

“Nothing” Good about today 3/22/2005 Luke 24:1-12 If you would have saw me earlier this week and asked me what my sermon was going to be on this week, I would have replied to you “nothing”. There are times when I have been asked that question and my reply has been coming soon. And what I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is Alive – True Or False?

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004

What is the evidence that confirms what Easter is all about?

Jesus is Alive – True or False? By Lee Strobel Who would you guess is the most successful defense attorney in the world? F. Lee Bailey? Well, he’s fallen on hard times. Johnnie Cochran? Let’s check an authoritative source on this: the Guiness Book of World Records. This is what it says on Page ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: *other