Sermons on Tomb Opener:

The God Of Obededom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

The story of Obededom, a seemingly obscure figure in the Bible, is a powerful example of how God's presence can transform an ordinary life into one of extraordinary blessing.

TITLE: THE GOD OF OBEDEDOM   By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:10-12  Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 13:13-14, Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 55:9 INTRODUCTION  The story of Obededom, a seemingly obscure figure in the Bible, is a powerful example of how God's presence can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:10-12, 1 Chronicles 13:13-14, Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Re-Creation Story Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of re-creation through the story of the empty tomb in John's gospel, emphasizing how the Risen Christ's love for us offers a chance for resurrection and transformation.

The story of the empty tomb in John’s gospel is one of re-creation with hints back to Genesis and John 1. The Risen Christ sees Mary just as she is and loves her. The Risen Jesus sees all of us, too, just as we are and offers to re-create us with resurrection life. This is the fulfillment of God ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Topics: Resurrection Life, Re-Creation, Divine Love

A Missionary To The Gentiles

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2016

Anticipating the Gentile mission of Acts, Luke shows how it was first initiated by Jesus, through the unlikely figure of the man who came at Jesus from the tombs.

A MISSIONARY TO THE GENTILES. Luke 8:26-39. The account of the man with the Legion of devils is a dramatic demonstration of the kind of spiritual warfare which is going on for the bodies, minds and souls of mankind. We notice, first of all, that it is Jesus who initiated this particular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Heavenly Comforter

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 31, 2015

When we fail to keep his perfect standards perfectly, our failures remind us that Jesus, the cross and the empty tomb is our only hope.

The Gospel passage from Mark 10:2-16 appears at first glance to be two unrelated stories, but there is a connection between the two of them. Both stories tell us how Jesus cares for the outcasts and the less fortunate in society and how he expects us to treat them. In Old Testament times, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

You’ll Know Him By His Scars

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

Oh, the comfort of knowing that when he rose from that grave, he left the grave-clothes behind, he left the tomb behind… but he kept the scars.

INTRO: 1. The greatest evidence that Jesus rose from the dead was not an empty tomb or the grave clothes folded neatly where Jesus’ body once were but the multiplied eye-witness accounts of a living Lord for some 40 days after he rose. 2. This was not a limited sighting. a. In that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Faith" Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 28, 2005

Do we today need to contend for The Faith? In the first century Jude instructed the church to contend. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

The Faith Jude v 3 3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. NKJV Introduction Several Churches say they are the only ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: *other

Sermon: Lord, Give Me Eyes That I May See

Contributed by Nancy Williams on Nov 3, 2018

And Elisha prayed, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Scripture: 2 kings 6: 8-23. Focus verse - 2 kings 6:17(NIV) And Elisha prayed, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask And It Shall E Iven Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 13, 2019

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Luke 11:9-10)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “ask and it shall be given”. It is a teaching on prayer and its various dimensions that include the need to pray, the way to pray and the results to expect. Prayer is the heartbeat of the believer and results from an intimate relationship with God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pauline Privilege Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible demands that you be open to the power of exceptions, for only those who are, are open to the spirit of grace. Even under Old Testament law we see examples of exceptions that allow grace to dominate.

Thousands of young boys walked past the Bathwell Castle in England, and none ever dreamed of climbing up the chimney to carve his name at the top. There was one exception, however. One boy did the unusual, and his name was David Livingstone. That boy went on to become one of histories most famous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Do You Believe, Do You Truly Believe?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 5, 2014

When Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life," He was clearly claiming that He was the source of both After He shares this truth Jesus turns to Martha and says ' Do You Believe This?" Beloved, Do you believe this? Do "You" truly believe.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings of Scripture prior to the Message. The Scripture for this day were Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11 and John 11:1-45 An elderly man who lived alone in Idaho.....wanted to till his sizable potato garden, ....but it was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Anglican

Free Indeed: The Power Of Pride Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

While we might not think it, pride can be an open door that Satan uses to inflict harm on us.

THE POWER OF PRIDE James 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:5-8 1. Illus. of Loraine at GPBC • Came to see me. Had a list of weird things going on in her life, things that were destroying her but that she had no explanation for. • As I listened, I began to try to fit what she was telling me into a model. Physical? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

No Grave: Finding Jesus

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2025

The women at the tomb went out on a search to "find Jesus". We look into their lives discovering what Jesus meant to them. Also the angels answer to them.

Title: Finding Christ – No Grave Can Stop Him Text: Mark 16:1 - 8 Mar 16:1-8 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. (2) Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do We Do With God’s Gift? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 20, 2010

Believe in Jesus Christ because He is a gift to be received, but we are also to open and experience Jesus Christ in our lives.

Who was that baby born to Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem? We read from the Gospel of Luke 2:10-12, “But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What God Desires Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2001

The psalmist asked: "What is man that you are mindful of him?" This sermon asks, what is man that God should even want to spend time with him?

OPEN: Recently, President Elect George W. Bush has been going through the process of having Congress approve his cabinet selections. During John F. Kennedy’s presidency, there was one member of his cabinet who had a unique relationship with the President: the Attorney General was his brother ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Conquering Victory Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 8, 2004

Many Christians balk at the words "He descended into hell" and wonder if this is really taught in Scripture. I’m attempting to clarify what occurred between the cross and the empty tomb.

“I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Conquering Victory” (“He Descended into Hell”) I Peter 3:18-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A victory is an experience we don’t forget, whether it’s a military, sports or personal triumph. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Congregational