Sermons on Tootsie Rolls:

He Is Alive

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

The resurrection of the dead in Christ has not happened yet. We are waiting for that day when Jesus will come back and raise everyone who has believed in Him to a new and eternal body like His.

He is Alive Matthew 27:57- 66 Matthew 28:1-15 57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59 Joseph took the body, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Easter Story

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jul 18, 2014

The original ending of Mark's Gospel a first glance seems to inspire little hope; but a closer look reveals how the Risen Lord meets us in the ordinary circumstances of life and invites us to finish the story of His resurrection.

The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracle Of The Burial Of Jesus

Contributed by Les Puryear on Apr 22, 2016

The burial of Jesus was a wonderful miracle wrought by God. Normally, victims of crucifixion were not buried. So how did Jesus escape the normal disposal of a crucified body? This sermon tells how God did it.

INTRODUCTION - ”JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA" 1. Easter has come and gone. 2. We have spent much time grieving over the cross and celebrating the resurrection of Christ. 3. Today, I’d like to tell you one more story about the resurrection. 4. If this part of the story of the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 15:42-46, Luke 23:50-53, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Meet And Greet Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2016

In times like these we need to meet together to experience the presence of God, encourage one another, and evangelize the lost.

1. Hats: A University had a policy that if the professor was 10 minutes late for class...it was cancelled. But one day a professor put his hat on his desk and then went to the faculty room. He apparently lost track of time and when he arrived back at the class he was 10 minutes late and found it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Chocolate Grasshopper Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 15, 2017

Separating the myths from the God who acts in our lives - a sermon for Easter morning

................................................................................ I have no idea what Easter Bunnies are all about. Imagine a situation where on the 11th of the 11th - Remembrance Day - shops started selling chocolate grasshoppers. “Why are you selling chocolate grasshoppers?” “well ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 18:31-33, Matthew 16:21-28, John 12:21-26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-26, Luke 22:14-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

He Is Alive!! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 4, 2011

How often does God take us to a place in our walk with Him where we are confused and don't understand? How often do we then find ourselves remembering what God has told us and the understanding begins to flow?

1But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. First day of the week – Sunday… this is why Christians observe worship of Christ on Sundays instead of what is traditionally believed to be the Sabbath which is Saturday. As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sing Unto The Lord A New Song 1

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Nov 26, 2012

This message is about the value of gospel lyrics

Sing Unto the Lord a New Song Psalms 105: 1/6 Once my soul was astray from the heavenly way, and was wretched and vile as could be. But the Savior above gave me peace joy and love, when He reached down His hand for me. I was lost in sin but Jesus rescued me, He’s a wonderful Savior to me; I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-6

Denomination: *other

If? If We Agree!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 27, 2020

We are going to make it. We are going to make it together. If two agree? Is the inverse true: if we refuse to agree together?

IF? --- IF WE AGREE? IF WE REFUSE TO AGREE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com KENTUCKY GOVERNOR BRESHEARS SAYS: WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT. WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT TOGETHER. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11, Matthew 18:19, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Iii. The Protection By God (Vs. 7) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

So we have a God who Hears, Helps and Holds. But what is the medium in which He keeps us safe? Who is doing God’s bidding on our behalf? Are angels real? The Misconception of Angels. What kind of Power do the Angels possess?

III. The Protection by God (vs. 7) So we have a God who Hears, Helps and Holds. But what is the medium in which He keeps us safe? Who is doing God’s bidding on our behalf? Are angels real? The Misconception of Angels. (People say when someone dies -- they become an Angel, or I have my guardian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-43, Genesis 22:12, Matthew 23:37, Psalm 91:4, Judges 2:1, Hebrews 13:2, Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 26:52-53, Psalm 34:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hope In The Midst Of Despair"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2018

A sermon for Easter.

“Hope in the Midst of Despair” John 20:1-18 When you encounter the living Jesus, in the midst of despair, everything changes. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, we are confronted with a rollercoaster of emotions. Our story begins in darkness. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb while it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Why I Believe In The Resurection

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018

The necessity of the resurrection for salvation

WHY I BELIEVE (in the Resurrection) SCRIPTURE: I Cor 15:12-22 INTRODUCTION: Is it Important to Believe in the Resurrection? The Resurrection of Jesus is the foundation fact on which Christianity is built. Clarence Larkin pg 129 "Rightly Dividing the Word" There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run To The Mountains

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

Where will we run in time of need?

Sermon - Run to the mountains - I’m going to bring you a message that is, in part, a lot like the scales being rolled back from my eyes. - This is a message geared towards our Independence Day that we celebrated yesterday. - Today I see mankind being brought to life, & it has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:6

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Gardener

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 11, 2022

This was a funeral sermon I preached for a dear woman who was known in the community for her beautiful garden

Lee Ann, thank you for helping us get to know your mama a little better. Both you and Gena shared so many stories about your mom. They say a good eulogy makes the people who knew the person glad they did, and the people who didn’t wish they had. Your family has done that so well. There are others ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior Was Promised

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Dec 12, 2020

The celebration of Christmas for the believer is a wonderful and joyous time. Today, I will show that the plan of Salvation has been from the beginning.

A SAVIOR WAS PROMISED An Advent Sermon Lakeview Baptist Church Dec 13, 2020 Isaiah 9:1-7 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, 1 Peter 1:19-21, Ephesians 3:9-11, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen!" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 18, 2022

Based on Mark 16:1-8 - This Easter sermon encourages listeners to know that the resurrection changes everything.

“HE IS RISEN!” Mark 16:1-8 FBCF – 4/17/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – There are a lot of things that disrupt our lives, & certainly death is at the top of the list. Not going to dwell too much on this topic b/c of the emotions that it brings or getting too morbid on Easter Sunday. But there’s no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist