Sermons on A Dead Church:

Wanted: Dead Then Alive Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 20, 2007

By recognizing the symptoms, we can smell the stench of death and allow Christ to bring us to new life in Him.

1. Symptoms of death a.The first symptom is a dead nature (2:1) b.The second symptom is a dead walk (2:2) c.The third symptom is dead conduct (2:3) 2. Qualities of life a.The first quality is living hope (2:4-7) b.The second quality is living grace (2:8-9) c.The third quality is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Better Off Dead Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

“God is Good…All the time!” Am I Better Off Dead? Job 2:1-10; 3:11, 20-26 Am I Better Off Dead? Here’s the answer: YES and NO–it all depends. If you’re a Christian, yes, heaven is preferable to life, but you don’t get to set your departure time. If ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2014

A study of the 7 letters to the 7 churches of Revelation covering the last one to the Laodiceans

Revelation 3: 14 – 22 The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick 14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Crippled Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

The church at Sardis

The Church at Sardis: A Crippled Church - Revelation 2:18-29 - 1/31/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Raised The Dead Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 5, 2002

If you would like to see God working in your life, believe what he says and act upon that belief.

Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God does not do things the way that you would do them? Why is it that he is never in a hurry or pressed by the urgency of the hour? In this account, Jesus Christ continued about his business after being given the news that his friend Lazarus was very ill. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of The Living Not The Dead

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2001

“Even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive.”

Theme: The God of the living not the dead Text: Dan. 12:2-4; 2 Thess. 2:16-3:5; Lk. 20:27-38 One of the great themes of biblical revelation is that of the resurrection and in the words of Paul God “according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2-4, Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dead Dog Syndrome

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

Shimea suffered from a spiritual illness that plagues many Christians. How did it reveal itself and how can we be healed?s

THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 9/98 ILLUSTRATION: There’s a story about a crazy old woman who was known to be crazy because she would walk down the streets talking to herself. One of her best known pastimes was talk to Jesus... and Jesus would talk back. One day a new preacher came to town and thought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 1, 2001

The Apostle Paul said it was not any longer Paul that lived but Christ that lived in him. What does it mean to be die so Christ can live?

Dead Man Walking In some of the Death Rows in the USA – when a prisoner is taken to be executed the guard that leads the procession shouts out, “dead man walking”. It means, get out of the way this man is on his way to his execution. Have some respect and stand or give a last word of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising Dead Dreams

Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 19, 2001

God has a way of taking things in our life that have been dormant and bringing them back to life.

Raising Dead Dreams John 11 11:4 ‘this sickness is not fatal…God will be glorified in this.” Sickness= set-back, obstacle Our set-backs can become our come-backs -this was the response of JC when he heard that Lazarus was in ICU! 11:6-says he stayed there 2 more days! #1 Don’t run off ...read more

Scripture: John 11:4-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wanted: Dead And Alive

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 31, 2002

A message reaffirming to the saints that we are to be DEAD to our sins, but ALIVE in Christ Jesus. This is how God "wants" us.

Stand & Read - Romans 6:1-11 ?What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace might increase? [2] May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? [3] Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? [4] ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Other

Being Dead To Sin Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

we are told that once we become a Christian we should be dead to sin, what does that mean how do you do that?

Romans 6:1-11 Getting on the Same Page as God about being dead to sin Introduction A. Back to our Series on Getting on the Same Page as God B. I thought that we should review what we have studied since it has been about a month C. We have look at Getting on the Same Page as God about: a. Who we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

No Dead End Streets

Contributed by Dan Southern on Feb 3, 2004

This sermon is about how that with God all things are possible. He provides a way out of whatever problem you are in.

Title: No Dead End Streets Text: Exodus 14:13 -16 Matthew 19:26 Mark 9:23 “I discovered that the things that limited my effectiveness didn’t revolve around a change of geography. I had an inadequate perspective. The issues were all inside of me” -Tom Clegg, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Good As Dead - Advent

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 8, 2006

Advent. It is hard to do an orignial John the Baptist advent sermon isn’t it? I give it a go. Our life circumstances do not determine the validty of who Jesus is. Also, John 1:6-9, 15-16,19-23.

There are starting to be more movies with biblical themes coming out – the Nativity is the latest. I was thinking…Disney Studios might jump on the bandwagon and produce a biblically oriented film. I think there are many stories they could choose from….but you know Disney has a habit of changing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing As Dead Man Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2007

This message is the first in a series based on the "Martyr’s Oath", and is meant to challange believer’s to live more dedicated to Christ

THE MARTYR’S OATH Standing As A Dead Man Romans 6:1-11 INTRODUCTION: In India there is a Bible Institute run by Dr. Samuel Thomas – a modern day hero of the Christian faith. Each year this Bible Institute has a commencement ceremony where students who have finished their studies are together for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bound To A Dead Man

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Feb 11, 2003

Until we put off the man that is dead to sin we will not grow in the ways of God. If we stay bound to the dead man, he will infect us and ultimately destroy us.

"Bound to a Dead Man" Romans 7:24-25; Eccl. 8:6-8 I. Introduction A. This is the day that the Lord hath made B. Special days in our life C. Day of our birth 1. The joy and happiness that surrounds a newborn 2. There is a new life of promise and potential 3. The whole world was in front of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24-25, Ecclesiastes 8:6-8