Sermons on Resurrection
Seeing Christ on the Emmaus Road
This sermon explores the transformative encounter of two disciples with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus. It delves into their initial despair and unbelief, the divine concealment of Jesus’ identity, and his revelation through Scripture and the breaking of bread. The sermon highlights how Jesus teaches us to recognize him not through physical sight but through the Word and the Lord’s Supper, inspiring us to trust in his resurrection and share the good news with others, even without…
Remember His Words: The Resurrection Account
This sermon revists the resurrection account, considering the acts of Joseph of Arimathea, the witness of the angels, and the response of the women and disciples of Jesus. Importantly, the sermon underscores the importance of remembering Jesus’ words, which were initially met with disbelief but ultimately confirmed by the empty tomb, leading to faith and marveling among the disciples. It calls believers to honor Christ publicly, trust in the vindication of God’s word, and find joy and confidence in the…
Witnessing the Resurrection
This sermon explores the historical reality of Jesus’ resurrection, using inference to the best explanation to evaluate evidence such as his death, burial, empty tomb, and eyewitness accounts. By raising and refuting alternative explanations””such as stolen body, swoon theory, hallucination, and mythological parallels””it demonstrates that the resurrection is the most compelling explanation for the facts. May this bolster your confidence in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ! Passage: Luke 23:50-24:12
The Essential Resurrection
In an age where skepticism abounds, this text reminds us of the surety of the resurrection. Christianity is not a philosophy or principles for living, it is God working in history to save a people through the physical death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. In this sermon we consider the essential nature of the resurrection, its factual basis in history, and finally its product of a living hope. We need this reminder of our living, conquering Christ! Passage: 1 Corinthians…
Response to the Resurrection
Thomas went from skeptic to martyr for the faith. His eye-witness evidence, along with the rest of the apostles gives us confidence in the reality of the resurrection. Faith is not believing something contrary to the evidence. In fact, to disbelieve in the resurrection is to believe contrary to all the evidence. Christ’s death and resurrection was a publicly witnessed historical event. This gives us great confidence to live our lives, entrusting them to Christ in all things.
Jesus and the Skeptics Part 2
In two encounters Jesus demonstrates his authority and wisdom. Marvel at Jesus and how he handles these confrontations. Jesus also helps us to understand the place of human government and the importance of knowing the Scripture and the power of God.
Empty Tomb, No More Empty Life
Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ there is no Christian faith, their is no future hope, and we are of all people most to be pitied. However, the fact that the resurrection is true means that the resurrection gives life to our preaching, gives life to our faith, gives life to our gospel proclamation, gives life to those who have died, and gives life to our future hope.