Sermons on Alive:

Confession Leads To Heartfelt Tears

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 26, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 45: 1 – 28

Genesis 45: 1 – 28 Confession leads to heartfelt tears 45 Then Joseph could not restrain himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Make everyone go out from me!” So no one stood with him while Joseph made himself known to his brothers. 2 And he wept aloud, and the Egyptians and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gone Without Warning

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 24, 2012

Prophecy concerning the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

What We Believe: A recent Newsweek poll gauges Americans’ opinions on the Book of Revelation and end times: *36% believe the Book of Revelation contains “true prophecy,” while 47% say it is metaphorical. *55% think the faithful will be taken up to heaven in the rapture. *74% of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 28, 2016

Christians have a reason to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, because it is the defining moment of Christianity.

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes 3/27/2016 Luke 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Our video reminds us that the heart of Christianity is not on Good Friday, but on the Sunday that is coming. We all need Jesus Christ to die for our sins on the cross, but the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Policy Of Pharaoh

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

God the Creator has a plan for everything He has ever created.

For example, we might wonder why God created mosquitos, cockroaches and rats. We need to understand that God, as our Creator, had a purpose in creating everything. Someone asked, “Are we victims of fate or does God have a plan for our life?” It has been said that men talk of killing time, while ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe About Salvation Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 6, 2022

Why are we saved? How are we saved? And for what reason are we saved?

I have several items of good news and bad news for you today. I'll start with good news. The good news is I went to find some good news, bad news jokes to start my message and just decided to skip that part all together. They were all horrible and I knew y'all would appreciate me leaving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shaken Faith And Shattered Hope Series

Contributed by Stan Coffey on Aug 9, 2010

Jesus had a passion for us that caused Him to leave heaven and to come to this earth. God wants us to have a passion for everything that we do especially a passion for Him. For additional sermons in this series, refer to www.4reallife.org

RENEWING YOUR PASSION FOR LIFE “Shaken Faith And Shattered Hope” Part 1 Today we start a series of messages entitled, “Renewing Your Passion For Life.” Jesus’ passion caused Him to go to the cross. Jesus had a passion that caused Him to leave heaven; it caused Him to come to this earth. He had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Agony Of Defeat Into The Thrill Of Victory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I follow Jesus He transforms my suffering in the flesh into triumph in the spirit

ENGAGE/TENSION How many of you know who Vinko Bogataj is? That’s what I figured. That name isn’t real familiar for any of us. But for those of my generation who grew up watching “Wild World of Sports”, you may not know his name but you’re familiar with his infamous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Is From The Lord Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006

Part 2 of a 4-part series on Jonah.

Salvation is from the Lord Jonah: It’s More Than Just a Fish Story (Part 2 of 4) (Key points are from Tim Richards’ sermon Jonah Running from God) Aug. 20, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Many people miss out on Jonah’s story because ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: Fear This

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Easter - What were the first word’s Jesus says after his rez? ta da! The women at the tomb are filled with fear for they now understand who Jesus really is.

Did you see the TIME magazine this week? Cover – Why did Jesus have to die? Of all the topics that could have made the cover - Why Jesus? To the American mind the whole story of Jesus life and death doesn’t completely seem to make sense. We can understand a good life, moral teachings, incredible ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 27, 2006

An Outline on the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and its importance to us today. (Could be used as a series).

I Thessalonians 4:13 - 5:11 [New Living Translation] 13 ¶ And now, brothers and sisters, I want you to know what will happen to the Christians who have died so you will not be full of sorrow like people who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Message For Gayle Pearson

Contributed by James May on Sep 19, 2006

Funeral message and graveside statements for a 54 year old man who had a heart attack.

Funeral Message for Gayle Pearson September 19, 2006 We are here to honor the life of Lawrence Gayle Pearson. As I have listened to the eulogy and the letter written by his children, and I have spoken with some of the family members, I have come to know that Gayle was not always what he appeared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Total Death

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

One big problem with Christianity today - everyone wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die. True Christianity call for a total death to ourselves.

Total Death  One big problem with Christianity today…  Everyone wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die.  Physically and Soulically Col 2:6 – 3:17 6 As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church: From Death To Life

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 12, 2002

Everywhere we hear the Church is dead, but does that mean that we have to bury her?

From everywhere we hear the cry of the world that the Church is dead. People are leaving the Church because there is so little life left in the Church. I think if we can write an obituary about the Church, it will probably be as follows: For many years the Church was in a battle for survival. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Exodus 30:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 29, 2007

The best way we can encourage one another is to remind one another of the hope we have through Jesus Christ.

We all need to be encouraged. Why? Because we all get discouraged. Scripture reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 (What is Paul’s purpose for writing about Christ’s return? Answer: That the Thessalonians might encourage one another. His purpose was not to answer every question about the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grave Consequences

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Jesus’ encounter at a grave had grave consequences!

Grave Consequences John 11: 1-21; 28-44 None of us like to be grouped. But I really feel impressed that this story presents us a picture of the three types or groups of people who sit in services like this. All three types are here. 1. Think it is too late. 21“Lord,” Martha said to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal