Sermons on Alive Forever:

God's Forever Family

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 25, 2025

One of the greatest gifts God gives us is 
the invitation to belong — not just to Him, but to a family — His family.

God’s Forever Family Introduction Erma Bombeck is one of my favorite authors. Her newspaper column called At Wit’s End was full of humor and wisdom. She wrote books like “If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What am I doing in the Pits?” and “The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank”. In one of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Same, Yesterday, Today, And Forever PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

Explores the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ and the implications of His constancy and faithfulness for our lives and faith journey.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. There's a warmth in this room, a sense of community, a feeling of shared purpose that makes this place more than just a building. It's a family, it's a home, it's a sanctuary. And it's in this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Topics: Faithfulness

"Are You Alive Or Dead?" Ecc. Part 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 15, 2008

Solomon challenges us to examine whether we are alive in Christ or dead in our sin. He tells us to find God’s favor now because at the crossover it will be too late!

“Are you Alive or Dead?” Ecc. Pt. 10 Opening Illustration: Prophecy fulfilled by Blue Fish TV Thesis: Solomon challenges us to examine whether we are alive in Christ or dead in our sin. He tells us to find God’s favor now because at the crossover it will be too late! Scripture Text: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Mere External Change Can Make Us Happy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2022

We have in our deepest being a desire for the infinite, a restlessness for the fullness of being.

Fifth Sunday in Lent 9 March 2008 Lazarus was rushing around more than usual. Martha had forgotten to set back the sundials the previous evening to Jerusalem daylight savings time and they were all running an hour late for synagogue. Lazarus had been coughing for some time, but felt well to go ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, Hosea 11:1-11, Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Catholic

Lessons On Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2017

We have many lessons to learn about living an "incomparable faith" from the words and actions of a Roman Centurion."

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Luke 7:1-17 “Lessons on Faith” INTRODUCTION We learn in different ways. Some of us learn by reading, others by hearing and still others by hands on experience. There have been countless books written on the topic of faith. These have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

No Longer Doom And Gloom

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 4, 2021

The resurrection of Jesus allows all people to be able to know there is hope and there is no-longer doom and gloom when we die.

No longer Doom Gloom 1. The women in the text felt the Doom And Gloom of the week’s happenings • Messiah had been killed in a humiliating death on a cross. • His body had been laid in a cave-like tomb, and a • large stone had been rolled against the door. They were feeling grief over the death ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Idolatry Is Not Dead Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

We tend to dismiss idolatry because we think only of those who have visible forms of idols. This is still a part of our world, and it is amazing that people in the modern century have been just as foolish as were the pagans in the days of the prophets.

Does it ever bother you that good things that should happen don't, and bad things that shouldn't happen do? Dr. Larry Crabb whose book Inside Out was a great seller tells of the parents who decided to enroll their 13 year daughter in a Christian school. One of the teachers introduced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Dead Men Walking

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 24, 2023

We are either dead in sin or dead to sin, walking walking in the ways of Satan or in the ways of Christ

DEAD MEN WALKING INTRODUCTION A. In Ephesians 2:1-3, Paul describes the old man or the old self as a dead man walking. B. We shall examine two portraits of the old man and then show why, even at his best, the old man is lost. I. A PORTRAIT OF THE OLD MAN AT HIS WORST A. We live in a world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11, Romans 7:24, Ephesians 2:1-3, Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Day - Christ Has Risen, Indeed!

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 8, 2025

NASB, see josh.org for more info

There are 7 ramifications of prophecies in Zechariah 11-14 and Jeremiah 32. God indicated that the Messiah will 1. Be betrayed 2. By a friend 3. For 30 pieces 4. of silver 5. They will be cast on the floor 6. Of the temple 7. And be used to buy a potter's field Psalm 69 "for My thrist ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Resurrection

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 15, 2025

Resurrection tells us about where we think Jesus is suppose to be, it is something we just believe, and resurrection is hope.

John 20:1-18 Resurrection 1. Resurrection tells us Jesus is not where He is suppose to be Jesus is Suppose to be in a Tomb • Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw the stone removed said, . 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

The Tomb Is Empty — Hope Is Alive! (Easter Sermon) By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 17, 2025

Easter calls us to come and see — to experience the risen Christ personally. Then, we are called to go and tell — to share the good news that Jesus is alive. Like the women at the tomb, we are messengers of resurrection hope in a world full of fear, doubt, and death

"He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." — Matthew 28:6 (NKJV) Introduction: Happy Easter, beloved! Today, we gather not to mourn a dead Savior but to celebrate a risen King. The resurrection of Jesus is the greatest event in history, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Word Of God Being Alive And Powerful. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2024

The Word of God is a treasure trove of benefits, offering guidance, comfort, wisdom, transformation, growth, hope, conviction, strength, and peace.

Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. In Psalm 119:130, we read that the unfolding of God’s words gives light and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:130, Deuteronomy 30:14

But God Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

Everything we need to know about God can be summed up in two words. "But God!"

Read the story “Love You Forever.” By Robert Munsch. Now I don’t know about you but for me reading that story “Love You Forever.” always reminds me of my mother and her love for me. But I wonder have you ever realized that love. Because there is a love that is bigger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Words For An Elijah Generation Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013

The truths that stood true in Malachi’s day as the curtain dropped on the OT still stand true as we near the end of this age.

Words For An Elijah Generation Malachi Series (12 of 12) August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A The Bible is always relevant, even when it teaches about history. 1 Malachi 3:6 (NASB) 6 "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity Is Now Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] How long is eternity? Think about it. Just how long is eternity? Can we even wrap our minds around how immeasurable the eons of time will be in eternity? I think we’re such a time-obsessed culture that it’s hard for us to imagine anything besides finite time. Think about it, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist