Sermons on 1 Corinthians 15:42-58:

He Defeated Death

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

We have no reason to fear death because of Christ’s victory over it. A message for Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday April 4, 1999 READ TEXT Story – Part 1 It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986 when the San Jose High School boys track team came to our school for a head to head track meet. Hartsburg-Emden, where I went to school, and San Jose were conference rivals. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Feb 22, 2002

General funeral for a faithful Christian

FUNERAL MESSAGE FOR A CHRISTIAN TEXT - Deut. 29:29 - "The secret things belong unto the Lord our God but those things which are revealed belong unto us." Death is not an easy thing to accept. Even under the best of circumstances, death is a terrible thing. Nature has it’s seasons but death can ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:55, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Death Stings

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2003

This is a funeral sermon for a sweet Christian lady who died after struggling with cancer.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net February 28, 2003 Title: Funeral Sermon for Marge Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 Introduction Marge Cross lived in such a way that she impacted many people. She was involved in many things in the community and in the church Bible Studies the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sounds Of His Coming

Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003

Jesus is coming soon! Are you ready? Listen to the distinct sounds on earth, in heaven, and in hell upon his return for His church.

"THE SOUNDS OF HIS COMING" TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 3/11/2003 By: Larry L. Schoonover INTRODUCTION: [Read text] - Spend a minute in explanation: The coming of Jesus is: 1. IMMANENT (Rev. 4:1) 1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Holy Determination

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 15, 2003

Determination determines our direction in life, both secular and spiritual, and therefore, we as Christians, need to possess a holy determination to serve, please and obey God.

Daniel’s Holy Determination Text: Dan.1: 8; I Cor.15: 58 Intro: We hear much these days about determination. Certainly, determination is a required asset for most any endeavor. If one expects to lose unwanted pounds, they must be determined to do so. If one would develop a thriving ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes The Bride Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 15, 2003

This is the 18th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the rapture of the Bride of Christ. After the sermon, there is a wedding ceremony of a couple in the church.

Sunday Morning March 23, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#18] HERE COMES THE BRIDE 1 Corinthians 15:12-58 Introduction: [Play Wedding Processional] 1. When we hear this song, we begin to look for the bride. After this sermon, Jaime will be the bride, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Baptist

In Honor Of My Dad - Jake Nelson

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 20, 2003

I am deeply grateful to all of you who have expressed your prayers and concerns for our family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for coming to this service and for all that you have done to express your love over the last couple of days.

In Honor of My Father - Sebert Reed "Jake" Nelson Thursday, March 20, 2003 Comments: I am deeply grateful to all of you who have expressed your prayers and concerns for our family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for coming to this service and for all that you have done to express ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

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

Attitude Determines Altitude

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

Nothing deternines the level of our daily lives more than the attitudes with which we approach life.

Attitude Determines Altitude But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 15:57 • My life is more affected by my ATTITUDE than any other thing. (Illus Developing the Leader Within You pg 87 last paragraph) 10% 90% factor! • Because of Jesus I may lose some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

My Friend Who Saw An Angel

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 4, 2002

Funeral Sermon: On the death of an 85 year-old believer - a lady who passed on after suffering for several weeks.

Let me begin by expressing my sincere condolences to each member of ____ (deceased’s name) family. ____ (deceased’s family), my prayers are also with you so that God may sustain you during these days. I want to tell you today about two friends. The first is someone whom you know and whom you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Lutheran

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