Sermons on Watery Grave:

Firstborn From The Dead

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

If others came back to life before Jesus, then what does this phrase “firstborn of the dead” really mean?

INTRODUCTION Colossians 1:18 “And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” Revelation 1:5 “and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Resurrection

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Jul 11, 2008

After Jesus death on the cross the women go look for Jesus in His tomb but not finding him they are reminded of His Words that he would be raised from the dead.

Luke 24: 1-12 In today’s Gospel, Saint Luke writes, “ Jesus isn’t here! He has been raised from death. Remember… He told you,’ The Son of Man will be handed over to sinners who will nail Him to a cross. But three days later He will rise to life.’” (24: 6-7) From this verse we learn three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

One New And Happy Day!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 22, 2008

Part 3 Easter Sunrise Service: This word will inspire every person. This word can be preached at anytime.

One New and Happy Day Text: Psalm 144:15 Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the LORD! Because of the resurrection God’s people should be the happiest people on the face of the earth! Because of the resurrection, the words of Jesus on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stop Looking For The Answers In The Cemetery

Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 25, 2011

Stop looking for the answers in the cemeteries, there is no life there, there’s no celebration there, there’s no music and there is no fire.

It is reported in Matthew 27:50-51, 54 (NIV) And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. 51 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. Matthew 27:54 When the centurion and those with him who were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Remember Me

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 21, 2012

Webster's defines "memorial" as, "something designed to keep remembrance alive". Memorial Day commemorates those who gave their lives in serving their country. Memorial Day can also be a day to commemorate the one who gave His life in serving mankind. Wha

REMEMBER ME (MEMORIAL DAY) INTRODUCTION: Webster's defines memorial as, "something designed to keep remembrance alive". Memorial Day commemorates those who gave their lives in serving their country. Memorial Day can also be a day to commemorate the one who gave His life in serving mankind. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Interplay Between The Word And Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 26, 2012

The love that is the Holy Spirit is the power that saves us, and empowers us to be like Christ in the world.

Monday after Pentecost Memorial Day Verbum Domini Before the reform of the Roman liturgy back in the 70's, Pentecost had its own octave, culminating in Trinity Sunday. Whatever we may think of the change, we are now taken from the mountaintop experience of the commemoration of the coming of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Blessings Of The Son (1) – "Redemption” Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Aug 1, 2010

We Have Recently Examined - The Blessings From The Father: 1. He Has Chosen Us (v 3-4); 2. He Has Adopted Us (v 5,11); 3. He Has Accepted Us (v 6).

Ephesians 1:7-12 We Have Recently Examined - The Blessings From The Father: 1. He Has Chosen Us (v 3-4); 2. He Has Adopted Us (v 5,11); 3. He Has Accepted Us (v 6). In Chapter One of Ephesians We Will Notice These Blessings From The Son. 1. He Has Redeemed Us (v 7a). 2. He Has Forgiven Us (v ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: He's Alive!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 26, 2010

A short talk (plus a song I wrote in 1987) for the Easter School Assembly at St John's School Billericay, Essex, UK.

Now I don’t want you to think that I’m hooked on the X-Factor; but … I was thinking this morning about the welcome that the singing contestants get when they go back to visit their Secondary school. Stacey Solomon visited King Solomon High School in Ilford, and when she went on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:52-53

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is Alive!

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 22, 2016

We celebrate the fact that Jesus is alive, but why is it so important to remember and to celebrate "Resurrection Sunday"? Why is it so important that Jesus was raised from the dead?

JESUS IS ALIVE! Jesus is Alive!!! 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 says… 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures Jesus was crucified… His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Come Forth

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 18, 2009

JESUS WANTS TO DO SOMETHING POWERFUL FOR HIS FOLLOWERS, HE WANTS TO DO SOMETHING POWERFUL FOR US TODAY.

COME FORTH JOHN 11 INTRO: THE MIRACLE AT BETHANY 1: LAZARUS A) THE BIBLE SAYS HE IS THE BROTHER OF MARY AND MARTHA B) HE WAS A FRIEND OF THE LORD C) WHEN HE WAS SICK HIS SISTERS SENT WORD TO JESUS SAYING THE ONE WHOM THOU LOVEST IS SICK POINT: BETHANY WAS ONLY A FEW MILES OUTSIDE OF ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Other

Cross The Line

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Our world has drawn new lines in the sand in an effort to separate us from those who need what only Jesus can give. Our world says – keep your religion to yourself – we don’t want it here. Jesus says cross the line, I'm here for you.

Cross the Line John Chapter 11 Jesus crosses the line and goes back to Judea where his friend Lazarus has died. Sometimes God will call us and ask us to cross the line. To go from a place of relative safety to a place of danger. The last time Jesus was in Judea they tried to kill Him by ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Crucifixion (Matthew 27b)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2024

Let's examine the events of Jesus' crucifixion in Matthew 27.

What did they do as they crucified Jesus? Let’s look at Matthew 27:34-66. The soldiers gave Jesus wine mixed with bitter gall, but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it. After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. Then they sat around and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:34-66

Denomination: Baptist

God Commanded Us To Preach. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

God has ordained the preaching of the Gospel as a means of saving souls and speaking directly to our hearts.

Through the preaching of the Word, the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, reveals the beauty of Christ, and empowers us to live a life of obedience and faith. As Paul writes in Romans 10:14-15, "How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17, Colossians 1:28-29, Acts 10:42-43, James 1:22

Preparing For Easter-An Outline For 'i Am The Resurrection And The Life'

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 29, 2023

Jesus had received a message that a friend, Lazarus, was sick. He died, but Jesus raised him from the dead. This proved Jesus was "the Resurrection and the Life"!

Introduction: Jesus had raised at least two people from the dead before this event, apparently just a short time before He died on Calvary. Here He proved the reality of resurrection when He raised Lazarus from the dead. The Message Jesus Received (verses 1-16) --Jesus and the disciples weren’t ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 13: Preach A Springboard Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2018

How to springboard without slipping

(The Textual Topic or Topical Text) Lesson Goal Preach a sermon that appropriately uses a single text as a springboard to discuss a broader topic. Lesson Intro As with the biblical topic sermon, some topics are not covered completely within one text. Lesson Plan We will discuss how to use a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist