Sermons on Tomb Guards Paid To Lie:

All My Family Needs Is Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2010

God asks us to build a Memorial to His Word... but is yours a memorial to a living God or a dead faith?

OPEN: During the 1600’s there was an Emperor in India by the name of Shah Jahan (the 5th Emperor during the Mughal Dynasty) and he was believed to have been descended from Tamerlane and Genghis Khan Some time during his reign, a rebel group in the southern portion of India sought to reject his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Csi: Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006

Crucifixion Scene Investigation - link to PowerPoint with great CSI graphics included. Can be preached as 2 or 3 part series beginning Easter morning. Formatted text version also at web link.

CSI: Easter Crucifixion Scene Investigation Acts 3:14-15 [on screen] See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Turn to Matthew 26, then go to Acts [on screen…] We certainly hear a lot about the top rated show in prime time. So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 Moments Of Greatest Darkness: Upper Room, Gethsemane, And Golgotha

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 19, 2021

I dreamt I was running through an incredibly dark forest. I couldn't see an inch in front of my face. I looked down and I couldn’t see my own hands. But I kept running.

I dreamt I was running through an incredibly dark forest. I couldn't see an inch in front of my face. I looked down and I couldn’t see my own hands. But I kept running. I was afraid. It was dark and mysterious. So dark. Then I realized there was something pursuing me. Looked like a scary wolf ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Because Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013

What does Christ’s resurrection mean to you personally? This is the real question. Every person must make Christ’s resurrection personal to his or her own heart.

Because of the Resurrection Matthew 28 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the bedrock upon which the Christian faith stands. 2. “If Christ be not risen,” Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15, “then is our preaching vain, and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

The Death And Resurrection Of Hope

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Easter Message

This morning we celebrate Easter; we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the tomb that could not hold him over 2000 years ago. Over the years, as with any religious holiday and observances, the reality and the significance of what we are celebrating can get lost in all of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 28, 2016

Easter sermon. The great news that Jesus rose from the dead has the potential to change our plans, our outlook on life, and our hope for the future.

They’re looking for “life” on Mars. Why? I guess it would be interesting just to find out if it’s there or not. The Brits launched Beagle 2 a few years back. They’re not sure what happened with it. That would have been a sure bet. I figure, about 2 days after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disillusioned Mary Experienced Jesus For Personal Reassurance Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

Mary Magdalene - Faithful Follower

A. INTRODUCTION: MARY MAGDALENE - FAITHFUL FOLLOWER 1. Many named Mary (from Hebrew Miriam), virgin mother of Jesus, mother of James, mother of Joses, wife of Clopas, and mother of Mark. 2. Mary Magdalene, i.e., her home was Magdala, i.e., “watch tower,” (Matthew 15:39). 3. Past life. “He took ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:2-3, John 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

Bowing In The Right Direction Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Examines the necessity of directing our worship toward God and no other

1. Title: Bowing In The Right Direction 2. Text: Romans 1:25 et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, 10-8-06. 2nd in the worship series “Stand In Awe” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand how worship tends to get misdirected, and why that is such a grievous error; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Lord & My God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 18, 2015

Why are we concerned about our purpose as a church, & what we are trying to do? To answer that, let me tell you of something that happened here about 9 years ago.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) TEXT: John 20:24-28 As most of you who are present here this morning know, our Wed. Evening Bible Study group, before we had to stop meeting because of the Covid regulations, was using Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose Driven ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28, John 20:11-13, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Hebrews 1:3, Luke 6:46, 1 Peter 2:21, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Lord & My God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 9, 2013

What is our purpose? What are we trying to do? When we come together to worship, who are we worshiping? Why do we believe what we believe? Who is our Lord – our Guide? To whom or what do we show our loyalty?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Who are we as a congregation? What is our purpose? What are we trying to do? When we come together to worship, who are we worshiping? Why do we believe what we believe? Who is our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning The World Upside-Down

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2016

Easter changed the world. This sermon looks at how the message and method of Jesus turned the world upside down. Finally it looks at the motivation for what Jesus did for us at Easter.

TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE-DOWN Acts 17:1-6 (NKJV, NLT) for audio, video of this sermon, www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: In Charles Schultz’s cartoon, “Peanuts,” Lucy is seen saying that if she was in charge of the world, she’d change everything. Charlie says, “That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gardener In The Garden

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 29, 2023

(This drama/sermon involved the speaker dressing up as a gardener and sharing the story of the Risen Lord in an unusual way – looking back at a story from a family that originally served as the gardeners in the cemetery/garden where Jesus was buried.)

Scripture: Matthew 20:11-18 Title: The New Gardener (This drama/sermon involved the speaker dressing up as a gardener and sharing the Risen Story in a dramatic way – looking back at a story from a family that originally served as the gardeners in the cemetery/garden where Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Something Important Is Going On Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 17, 2019

As I was preparing for this Resurrection Sunday Sunrise service, the question that kept coming to my mind was: “Why in the world would someone want to get up so early on this Sunday morning?” And then the answer came to me people get up early when there is something very important going on

INTRODUCTION: As I was preparing for this Resurrection Sunday Sunrise service, the question that kept coming to my mind was: “Why in the world would someone want to get up so early on this Sunday morning?” And then the answer came to me people get up early when there is something very important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Alive And Risen Series

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002

Jesus Christ is alive and risen!

This entire Easter message series includes: #1 - Betrayed and sentenced - John 18:1 - John 19:6 #2 - Dead and Buried - Matthew 27:27-61 #3 - Alive and Risen - Matthew 28:1-10 INTRODUCTION Jesus Christ was betrayed and sentenced to death. He was beaten and hung on a cross. He died upon that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Good Enough For Heaven?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I’ve entitled our message this morning “Good Enough for Heaven?” with a question mark. Is anyone really good enough to go to heaven? An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and that heaven and hell exist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist