Sermons on Tomb Opener:

The Silent Tongue Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 17, 2013

This sermon encourages believers to open their mouths and share their faith.

Series: Taming the Tongue---James 3 Introduction: Most of the messages we have looked at based on James 3 have focused on restraining an out of control tongue. We all envy the man or woman who knows exactly when to speak and when to be silent. Outspoken Christians and silent Christians.. Moments ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of Zacharias

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:65-80. It is probable that Zacharias was elevated above purely personal petitions when he exercised his incense-burning office as priest in the Most Holy Place on the day that the angel Gabriel had appeared to him (Luke 1:9-11). The longings of the faithful remnant in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:65-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Song Of Zacharias. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2025

The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:68-79. Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and spoke forth a message in the power and authority of God. The famous song is introduced as a prophecy (Luke 1:67). Our proclamation of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ has no efficacy without the overpowering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-2(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2024

2 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-II—Luke 23:50--24:12 Need: The death, burial & resurrection of Jesus is historical fact. Trust in those facts is a key factor in a person’s being ‘born-again’. Trust in those facts is key to a Christian’s relationship with the family of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7, Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Baptist

Senseless Sentinels

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 14, 2001

Never did soldiers have so hopeless an assignment. To keep Jeus in the tomb! It would be funny if it were not so tragic. "Senseless sentinels!"

A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. “But officer,” the man began, “I can explain.” “Just be quiet,” snapped the officer. “I’m going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back.” “But, officer, I just wanted to say—,” “I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Vision Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 15, 2013

Two followers of Jesus had an encounter on their walk home that changed their lives and opened their eyes.

Our Church members have had a lot of interest in the Walk to Emmaus lately, and for a good reason. I have never known anyone who went on a Walk that wasn’t tremendously blessed. If you are not saved when you go on the Walk, there is a very good chance you will be saved before you come home. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Power: Transforming Lives On Easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 28, 2024

As we gather today to celebrate Easter Sunday, we are reminded of the glorious truth that lies at the heart of our faith – the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Resurrection Power: Transforming Lives on Easter Sunday Introduction: As we gather today to celebrate Easter Sunday, we are reminded of the glorious truth at the heart of our faith – the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. On this day, we commemorate the triumph of life over death, hope over ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Luke 24:1-7, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dreams In The Bible - Part 1 – Jacob's Ladder Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 4, 2012

The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day.

The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day. The ancients dared to imagine, moreover, that this mysterious communication is one venue in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Windows Of Heaven

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 11, 2009

God opens the windows of heaven on our behalf. He has already done that on two major occasions and some day He is going to open the windows again.

The Windows of Heaven Malachi 3: 10-12 I LIKE WINDOWS. I wouldn’t live in a house without many of them. I wouldn’t want to work in an office or factory without them. Windows have two primary functions: to let light in and to let those who are inside see out. When I was a boy in grade ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

In the final part of this series, we will focus on how to sustain the momentum of our supernatural breakthroughs, experience lasting transformation, and ensure that the doors that God opens remain open.

SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 5) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:41-46 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-13, James 5:17-18, Psalm 37:23-25 INTRODUCTION: In the final part of this series, we will focus on how to sustain the momentum of our supernatural breakthroughs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, Deuteronomy 28:1-13, James 5:17-18, Psalm 37:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Resurrection Of The Lord Jesus Christ: What Do The Scriptures Say?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2022

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the faith and the greatest event in the story of civilization. The proofs from Scripture and the lives changed by it cannot be ignored or denied.

Note: These verses and the order of events are adapted from THE OPEN BIBLE (KJV) (c) 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN. When the Lord Jesus told Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:25), He proved it by bringing HIs friend and her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, John 20:11-18, Matthew 28:5-10, Luke 24:13-31, John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Acts 9:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Happens In Athens Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2018

When it comes to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, it helps if we understand the approach Paul took. Let’s look at 3 principles that will help us become more frequent sharers.

The Gospel Happens in Athens (Acts 17:16-34) 1. Philosophers can be interesting and sometimes deep. Joke about 2 Greek philosophers arguing: Euclid tells the other: You've been a very good pupil this past year, Eubulides, but now it's time for you to pay the 50 drachma you owe me for all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tolerance Of Others Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

Tolerance is a Christian virtue rooted in love, humility, and understanding. It involves accepting others with their differences in opinion, background, and level of spiritual maturity.

TOLERANCE OF OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 14:1-4 "Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarrelling over disputable matters. One person's faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. The one who eats everything must ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Substitutes Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2020

We are to worship the LORD and NO substitutes!

1. Exodus 20.3-6 3 “You must not have any other gods except me. 4 “You must not make for yourselves an idol that looks like anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the water below the land. 5 You must not worship or serve any idol, because I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God. If ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seized By Terror And Amazement Series

Contributed by Donna Muise on Apr 18, 2007

Seeing what God has done can transform your life just like the women who went to the tomb that first Easter morning.

SEIZED BY TERROR AND AMAZEMENT Mark 16:1-8 So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone for they were afraid. Anybody with any sense would flee from such a sight as the empty tomb. Occupied graves are foreboding enough, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Congregational