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Are All The Godly Songwriters Dead?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2007

Do you like good music? Do you know what it is?

As with many issues, there has been much ado about music in the Church and what constitutes good music. Music was an integral part of worship in the Old Testament. In one worship service the singers did such a great job that God’s glory filled the house so strongly that the priests could not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Dead Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at those who were once Christians but are now spiritually dead.

The Spiritually Dead Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to Revelation 3. We are going to look at a lot of scripture today, but that is where we will start. A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Quit Dragging The Corpse

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2020

It is OK to bury the dead. If your church is dead, join with another one and repurpose your building or sell it giving the money to poor, missions or something useful.

Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Churches are failing. Some due to neglect of the pastor and congregation. Some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Letter #5 "Dear Sardis: The Church Is Dead!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

The History of Sardis: Was built on a mountain which was viewed as impregnable. Isaiah 56:10 "Israel's watchmen are blind, they all lack knowledge; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they lie around and dream, they love to sleep." (NIV) Is one of the two most harshly condemned Churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"I See Dead People..." Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006

The letter to the church at Sardis.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 29, 2006 "I See Dead People..." (The letter to the church at Sardis) Rev. 3:1-6 [SERMON SERIES SLIDE…IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO TITLE SLIDE THEN A BLANK SLIDE] All I’ve seen of the movie, The Sixth Sense starring Bruce Willis are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message To Sardis: The Church With Reputation But Dying Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

Sardis had the reputation of being a highly respected church, but it was dead and lifeless.

Have you ever been in a church that was dead or dying? How does that happen? Usually it happens when a church gets satisfied with itself, with keeping things the way they have always been. This is usually a church that rests on its laurels and its past history, that revels in what used to be? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis: Socially Active But Spiritually Dead

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 3, 2020

Sardis was the fifth church Jesus addressed in the Revelation. While the letter was shorter than the others, this one was the most severe. Apparently, Sardis has assimilated into the culture - with little difference known between the church and the world.

Sardis: Socially Active but Spiritually Dead Revelation 3: 1-6 As we continue to examine the churches to whom John sent letters, we come to the fifth – the church at Sardis. Of the seven, the message to Sardis was the most severe. They were content to rely on prior works and a reputation from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

As Worthless As A Dead Battery Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 5 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem

I have the good pleasure of working alongside several self-proclaimed mechanical ignoramuses. And between these two guys, they have a LOT of talent and God has gifted them with things that he didn’t give me. But the one skillset that neither of them has ever been accused of is this: auto mechanic. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-24, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revive Your Dead Spirit

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 7, 2024

In this passage, we hear a call to recognize spiritual decline, to reconnect with Christ, and to be receptive to the Holy Spirit. This is not an easy task, but it is one that we are called to undertake, not just as individuals, but as a community of believers.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space, a sanctuary where we gather, not just as a congregation, but as a family. This is a place where we come together, bound by our shared faith, our shared love for Christ, and our shared desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Between The Dead And The Living!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 16, 2015

The Lord needs not church-goers but doers of the Word! Are you listening?

Standing between the dead and the living! • Numbers 16: 46”And Moses said to Aaron, "Take your censer, and put fire on it from off the altar and lay incense on it and carry it quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, for wrath has gone out from the LORD; the plague has ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Aug 3, 2019

if Jesus is not raised from the dead, this commission in verse 19 is meaningless.

Church and its Commission Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: This evening the title of the sermon is, “Commission of the Church”. When you look at the title it conveys the idea that the church should be a force in the community that it is placed in; because you see the community does not run the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Alive But Dead Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 18, 2009

The Spirit of God brings live and if a child of God does not live a spirit-lead life he/she may be living but dead spiritually. Only a spiritual revival can bring them back to life.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Sermon Series Revelation Alive but Dead – Letter to the Church at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Dead

Contributed by Bo Brown on Mar 15, 2005

THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN FIND OUT IF YOU ARE TRULY DEAD OR NOT IS TO FIRST FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ALIVE

ARE YOU DEAD JOHN 11:14 INTRO: A) DO YOU EVER NOTICE HOW PEOPLE TEND TO REACT TO DEATH B) MOST OF THE TIME THEY WON’T EVEN USE THE WORD C) WE SAY THINGS LIKE 1) WELL THEY PASSED AWAY 2) THEY’RE NO LONGER WITH US 3) THEY’VE GONE TO BE WITH THE LORD D) BUT JESUS DIDN’T BEAT AROUND THE BUSH E) HE ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Or Alive

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 6, 2023

Our God is alive, present with us in every circumstance.

Dead or Alive – Matthew 28: 1 - 10 Intro: The largest Presbyterian Church in the world is in Pittsburgh, PA. It is the East Liberty Presbyterian Church which takes up a whole city block. Open to the sanctuary is a memorial chapel in which are buried Mr. and Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Burying The Dead Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 31, 2010

One preacher decided not to baptize one young girl on October 31st because he didn’t want her to associate her baptism with Halloween - a season of death. Was he right?

OPEN: One of the boys in a Sunday School teacher’s class proudly announced to his teacher that he was being baptized the next Sunday. She told him that was really great, and he told her he was going to take his swim goggles. She was curious about why the youngster would want to wear his goggles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7, Romans 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ