Sermons on Absent From The Body:

From Egypt To Heaven - Part Iv Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 6, 2001

A study of the Exodus

“THE EXODUS” (All passed through the sea) “To Him who smote the Egyptians in their first born, For His lovingkindness is everlasting, And brought Israel out from their midst, For His lovingkindness is everlasting, With a strong hand and an outstretched arm, For His lovingkindness is ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

The Hope That Comes From God's Judgment Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 2, 2017

This is the 25th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#25] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM GOD’S JUDGMENT Nahum 3:16 Introduction: As we begin our 25th sermon in this series, it comes at the right time- Our celebration of Independence Day. We have become a Nation of compromisers. It doesn’t matter what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Cave Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 7 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores Elijah's depression after his great victory on mount Carmel. I seek to track the cause and cure for depression.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #7 “Thoughts on Feelings of Failure and Depression” Introduction We have been tracking Elijah’s faith journey from his first appearance before Ahab the evil, godless king of Israel and his Gentile wife Jezebel. He appears in Scripture boldly announcing God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Comeback From Covid 19 #1

Contributed by Brian Harrell on May 28, 2020

As we reopen churches from Covid 19 we will see that life has changed and that opinions wildly differ on the issues. Romans 14 deals with similar food fights that have erupted in the church and how to solve them

The difference between us this is a serious message today about something that could become a serious problem. Have you ever been involved in a food fight? These are the kind of things that spontaneously break out in cafeterias or at summer camp and it’s usually for fun. But in the Bible a food ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4, John 17:21, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Seriously, Someone Rising From The Dead?

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 22, 2019

An Easter Sunday talk which touches on the evidence for the resurrection before explaining its significance.

Seriously, someone rising from the dead? I was doing some research recently on the longest anyone has ever been dead before being brought back to life. Some of the stories seemed a little far-fetched. But The Daily Telegraph in the UK ran a headline on 19 April 2019, “Lazarus Syndrome: man comes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Avenues Of The Soul

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

The soul is in imminent peril of being lost. • The powers of hell are laboring to destroy the soul. From these five avenues the enemy tries to sabotage our soul's salvation 1. UNDERSTANDING-- The eye of the mind, the inlet of knowledge. 2. WILL--

5 AVENUES OF THE SOUL Sunday, February 06, 2011 Matt 10:28-31 28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeemed From The Curse! Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 27, 2005

Our complete redemption from the curse.

We have talked about the curse of the law as described in the 28th chapter of Deuteronomy. However the first curse that came upon man was the curse of spiritual death. Genesis 2:17. "but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Free From The Fence Of Offense

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006

Identify what an offense is, and how to overcome the offense once it comes.

Breaking Free from the Fence of Offence Foundational Text: Act 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. (AMP) Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself [mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Man’s Escape From Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2011

Jesus makes an astounding claim—a person doesn’t have to die. We can all escape death. We, as Christians, know what Jesus meant by this, but the world does not understand. It’s up to us to show them what Jesus meant

In v. 51 of our passage tonight, Jesus makes an astounding claim—a person doesn’t have to die. We can all escape death. We, as Christians, know what Jesus meant by this, but the world does not understand. It’s up to us to show them what Jesus meant. READ v. 48-50. I guess since Jesus has just ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did Halloween Come From

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

Many things I never knew

Where did Halloween come from? Do other cultures celebrate the tradition? Does it tell us anything meaningful about life after death? The Celts, a people who inhabited extensive regions of Europe and the British Isles, had a colorful festival, called Samhain, to honor their dead. These festivities ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving The Death Of A Loved One Series

Contributed by Max High on Feb 23, 2008

Everyone will one day face grief because of the loss of a loved one or some other tragedy of life. Jesus holds the answer to our survival in these times.

Jesus meets our deepest needs John 11:1-44 Introduction Everyone will one day face grief because of the loss of a loved one or some other tragedy of life. This knowledge in Itself does not offer us condolences or comfort. However, there are many comforts we can receive from scripture and the life ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stopping Our Tongues From Quarrelling

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. - 2 Timothy 2:24 With the words of our mouth we can greatly transgress or speak words that bring hope, life and encouragement. We are to be s ..

And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. - 2 Timothy 2:24 With the words of our mouth we can greatly transgress or speak words that bring hope, life and encouragement. We are to be servants of God who submit our faculties, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Egypt To Heaven - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 6, 2001

A study of the exodus

“Behold, The Lamb of God” (The first Passover) “The next day he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, ‘BEHOLD, THE LAMB OF GOD WHO TAKES AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD!’” John 1:29 “...FOR CHRIST OUR PASSOVER ALSO HAS BEEN SACRIFICED” I Cor 5:7 “knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

From The Dark Of Night To The Dawn Of Light

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 10, 2007

Christ was buried in the dark of night, but his resurrection occurred in the dawn of light. Literally true. Spiritual applications to us.

FROM THE DARK OF NIGHT TO THE DAWN OF LIGHT Matthew 27:45-50; 28:1-6a I. Introduction Every church has an Easter story to tell. Here’s an Easter story from another church to share with you. “The call to worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where My Help Comes From Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 4, 2021

This sermon is part of a series on the Psalms of Assent. The focus of this sermon is assurance that we are not alone on our spiritual journey; that in spite of our sufferings the "maker of heaven and earth " walks beside us.

Good morning. We are continuing this series called The Psalms of Ascents. They are short songs for long journeys. The Psalms of Ascents were believed to be travel songs. They were songs that would be sung by the Jewish pilgrims as they ascended up the mountain towards Jerusalem and towards the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church