Sermons on 1 Corinthians 15:42-58:

Hope On The Midst Of Despair Series

Contributed by John Davis on Mar 11, 2002

A five message series on the resurrection with Small group study questions for five weeks.

Hope in the Midst of Despair The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Believers 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 (Part One - vs. 1-11) The resurrection of Jesus and the promise of the believer’s resurrection offer the ultimate hope in the midst of a world of despair. We are caught between two resurrections -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Victory

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

In one earth-shattering moment, Jesus conquered the three greatest enemies of mankind: SIN, SATAN and the SECOND DEATH.

RESURRECTION VICTORY! There have been people who have predicted the time of their own death, but there is only one person who not only predicted the time of His death, but also the day of His resurrection, and that person is Jesus Christ the Lord! In John chapter 2, beginning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, John 11:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When We Die Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection series: exploring resurrection’s hope in the face of death

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE 1 Cor. 15:35-58 A troop of Boy Scouts was being used as "guinea pigs" in a test of emergency systems. A mock earthquake was staged, and the Scouts impersonated wounded persons who were to be picked up and cared for by the emergency units. One Scout was supposed to lie on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Standing Fast

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 22, 2002

God has given us the ability to be steadfast, even in the most trying adversities. This message explores four aspects of "standing fast."

11/01/1998, 04/22/2001 Standing Fast "Four Aspects of Standing Fast" 1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. · God has given us the ability to be steadfast. · It is one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery And The Promise

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 9, 2003

Funeral sermon for a believer

THE MYSTERY AND THE PROMISE 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 READ 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 (NIV) I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Psalm 33:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death: R.i.p. Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

This Easter sermon describes the birth, life-cycle and fatal blow (as delivered by Jesus) of Death, currently on life support until the end.

1 Corinthians 15:55 - Death: R.I.P. We are here today to announce the passing of a faithful attender of this church for many years. In fact this faithful one has been coming virtually since this church began. Although he’s not here every single week, we are often reminded of his presence. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

Denomination: Baptist

When Everybody Plays Their Position Series

Contributed by Chip Kelly on Jul 1, 2003

How God’s power is engaged through servanthood and lay ministry.

GETTING IN THE GAME! Pt 4 – ‘When Everybody Plays Their Position’ 6.22.03 Well, today we wrap up the series we began 4 weeks ago, called “Getting In The Game!” Here’s what we’ve covered so far: Part one: ‘The Heart of a Team Member’ Part two: ‘Out of The Stands and Onto The Field’ Part three: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For Tomorrow, Strength For Today

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

A funeral message, explaining what Jesus meant by calling Himself "the resurrection and the life", and how that comforts us in time of loss.

Opening Remarks: One day a father and his daughter were out for a leisurely drive in the country. It was a hot summer day and the windows were rolled down. Suddenly the daughter began screaming and fidgeting in her seat. A bee had just flown inside the car through the open window. This would not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Tree Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

In this message we discover truths from the family tree of Seth.

Genesis 5:1-32 December 1, 2002 A friend of mine loves genealogy. He has researched his family back through untold generations. For years he loved to tell us about his Scottish heritage. He had a tie with his clan’s tartan, he had memorized his clan’s motto and he knew all about the clan’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Frontier

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Apr 14, 2003

I preached this message at the going home celebration of a 92 year old christian man. I took the title from a star trek movie.

Into: the birth of man marks the beginning of a journey. The Bible describes man’s life on earth as a vapour, a passing shadow, as a cloud consumed and vanished away. Life is also described as swifter than the shuttle of a weavers loom. The Word of God, tells us, there is a time to be born: a time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter 2003!

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 21, 2003

Some of you walked in here today and your first thought was, “I need Jesus.” I’ll be extending to you an invitation to do just that today. In addition, I have several things to share with you. I have a dedication to make, a sermon to give, a personal test

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Some of you walked in here today and your first thought was, “I need Jesus.” I’ll be extending to you an invitation to do just that today. In addition, I have several things to share with you. I have a dedication to make, a sermon to give, a personal testimony to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

He Lives!!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 21, 2003

Easter sermon dealing with how the resurrection continues to affect us.

HE LIVES!! 1 Corinthians 15 April 20, 2003 Introduction Today we celebrate the victory of Jesus over sin and death by His resurrection. He was crucified, considered to be the most barbaric and cruel form of capital punishment known to man before or since. And three days later, He was raised to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-58

Denomination: Wesleyan

Deaths Last Stand

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 21, 2003

For scripture tells us: “...by one man (Adam) sin entered into the world and death by sin.”

Easter Sunday April 20, 2003 Pastor Jim Parisi F.I.C.C. Sunrise Service. HHM Sunday Service "Deaths Last Stand” [1 Cor 15:55-57] 55 "O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?" 56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2003

For Labor Day Sunday: God is not finished with His work on us until we finish our work for Him. An experiential service.

The car in front of mine was carrying a puzzling bumper sticker. In large, readable print, it said, [hold up sign] “PBPWMGIFWMY”. Whatever could that mean? And what language was that? Polish, maybe? Swahili? Hindi? Serbo-Croatian? I inched a little closer, because there was something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Where O Death Is Your Sting?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Sep 28, 2002

This funeral message had more of an evangelism focus.

This message was written with evangelism in mind. The deceased had an uncertain connection with Jesus. Our church does not put the focus on the deceased but instead upon God’s promises, please keep that in mind as you read this message. God Bless. Funeral Message: Jerry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Lutheran