Sermons on Are The Dead Alive:

Catch-22 Is A Two-Edged Sword Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2022

Best of all, when all of us are dead and forgotten, the Church will continue to speak the truth, in season and out.

Homily for Monday of 5th Week in Course Mk 6:53-56 Some time ago the local newspaper ran a story about a Catholic layman who has a healing ministry. The word “miracle” is something like a fighting word in our age of skepticism. We have been trained in science class from our earliest years to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Psalm 132:6-10, 1 Kings 8:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Slight Thing For God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 3, 2020

That which was considered ‘dead’ God would resurrect and make water spring forth from barren land.

A slight thing for God 2 Kings 3:18 “This is but a slight thing in the sight of the LORD; He will also give the Moabites into your hand.” Wait a minute……God just knows how to get your attention, just when you think you have got everything planned meticulously, He would squash it so that you look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Singing Loud For All To Hear…

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

A survey of the ‘happiest nations’ show Afghanistan coming in dead last which shouldn’t surprise anyone.

A survey of the ‘happiest nations’ show Afghanistan coming in dead last which shouldn’t surprise anyone. But close to it is Zimbabwe. The list varies by the measure used to judge happiness. First century Israel the reason was quite clear. Rome was in charge even when it came to their faith. High ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gospel Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Sep 14, 2002

The Holy Spirit, like a powerline makes the Gospel of Jesus Christ come alive. It, too, is a timeline on which to hang all the epistles.

GOSPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Our Christ, our responsibility 9-1-02 Acts 1:1-15 Join me today in the Book of Acts. Luke started this book … for at least two reasons: · First, as an extension of the Gospel of Luke … that presented Jesus as the Christ … and told of his life and teachings… and · Second, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Enemies Doesn't Change Their Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 27, 2015

To show why GOD will depress our enemies while they are alive - reason: because they don't fear GOD, not because they are your enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? of course, even the LORD JESUS has enemies. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show why GOD will depress our enemies while they are alive - reason: because they don't fear GOD, not because they are your enemies. IV. TEXT: Psalms 55:19 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 12, 2006

The Creed says that "from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead". Jesus is coming again. What does that mean to us?

The Apostle’s Creed Together: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember Him Who Is Your Life And Light

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 10, 2011

Deadness ruled over us. See how the Christmas tree reminds us of him who brought us life and light.

Text: John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 Theme: Remember Him Who Is Your Life and Light Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-Him-Who-Is-Your-Life-and-Light-John1_1-5,14,16-18.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope: Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 3, 2016

The dead don't come back. That's what the world believes, and that was what the men on the road to Emmaus thought. But is that true?

OPEN: Years ago the producers of Sesame Street faced a dilemma. Will Lee, the actor who played Mr. Hooper, passed away, and the producers were faced with how to communicate the concept of death to the 10 million children (most of whom are under 6 years of age) who watched the show. Child ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:9-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Silent Man Who Spoke Not A Word – Message John 11 Lazarus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

Two men in the bible are called Lazarus . The interesting thing about these two men is that both were dead. Dead men don’t speak; they are silent – or are they? Both men spoke from the grave in a very special way. Both are unique. We look at both but mainly Lazarus from John 11.

THE SILENT MAN WHO SPOKE NOT A WORD – Message John 11 LAZARUS Part 1 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Today we are looking at a very interesting but important episode in the Gospel of John. It takes up most of one chapter and a bit of the next. The character we are studying is known as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 19:24, 1 Timothy 6:17, James 2:6, Luke 23:42-43, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Ephesians 4:8, John 11:1-5, Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-7, John 11:6-16, 1 Corinthians 15:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

By Grace are we justified, saved, sustained, perfected, helped and kept alive, etc. That means we really need to grow in grace as Peter encouraged every Christian.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD. Part 3: Growing in grace 3 ways to increase the grace of God upon your life Introduction And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain (2 Cor. 6:1). Many Christians entertain the notion that grace of God is some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1

The Raising Of Lazarus. Complete.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

And he that was dead came forth, bound head and foot with grave-clothes, and his face was bound about with a napkin. John 11:44.

THE RAISING OF LAZARUS. John 11:1-45. I). HE WHOM THOU LOVEST IS SICK. John 11:1-16. JOHN 11:1. “Now a certain man was sick.” This is the first mention of Lazarus of Bethany in the Gospels, and he is identified alongside his sisters, Mary and Martha. JOHN 11:2. Mary is identified in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Resurrects

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025

Jesus is the resurrection and the life. He not only rose from the grave, but He also has the power to resurrect every dead situation in your life.

JESUS RESURRECTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." – John 11:25 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Philippians 3:10, Ezekiel 37:12-14, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Of God Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 7, 2011

The Word of God is prevailing, persuasive, projecting, and penetrating- based on Hebrews 4:12 (Conclusion and invitation taken from Rolland Bouchard's "It's Alive" on Sermon Central)

Introduction: The B-I-B-L-E, yes that’s the book for me. I stand alone on the Word of God, the B-I-B-L-E! WBTU: Last week we talked about how the Israelites didn’t enter into God’s rest. Hebrews 4:2, 6, 11 What can we do to make sure that we enter that rest, heaven? By looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Witness

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 1, 2023

Martha – Still serving, but now with a spirit of worship! Mary – Still at His feet, but now she is also working! Lazarus – Still with his family, but now alive and well!

John 12:1-11 (NKJV) A LIVING WITNESS October 1, 2023 The Family (v.2 but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table) Martha – Still serving, but now with a spirit of worship! Mary – Still at His feet, but now she is also working! Lazarus – Still with his family, but now alive and sitting at ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Easter

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2010

No other holiday is as critical to the Christian faith as Easter. The very foundation of Christianity stands or crumbles on the truthfulness of the assertion that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

The Importance of Easter 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-19 Introduction: No other holiday is as critical to the Christian faith as Easter. The very foundation of Christianity stands or crumbles on the truthfulness of the assertion that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Easter is not about religious ritual or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist