Sermons on Bad Breath:

"How To Explain The Death Of A Gazelle?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 27, 2003

When bad things happen to good people, people can begin to draw "Bad" conclusions about the character of God, and in turn they begin to acting badly... Dorcas died, why?

Title: “How to explain the death of a Gazelle?” Text: Introduction: The meaning of the name of Dorcas is "Gazelle." It seems clear in scripture that Dorcas died a premature death. She died because of "sickness," not old age. Everyone seemed startled that God would allow the death of this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Dem Dry Bones

Contributed by Scott Lamshed on May 14, 2002

Revival to take place when you feel dry and brittle, the Spririt of the Lord breathes upon you raising you up as a Warrior for Him

DEM DRY BONES Ezekiel 37:1-5 I. An old spiritual. A. Dramatic vision of a valley of bones becoming a legion of men. 1) God makes the bones live. 2) God puts flesh on them. 3) But they are not really alive until they have breath." a) Dual meaning in Hebrew (and Greek): ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get It Right When You Have It All Wrong

Contributed by Larry Finley on Feb 16, 2010

We are tempted to keep a stiff upper lip and take a deep breath and go on with our life when we have really messed up.

HOW TO GET IT RIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG 2/3/10 Genesis 13:1-8 S__ L__ R __ 1. RECOGNITION IS REQUIRED 1-7 A. UNSATISFIED LIVING 1-4 1. No Purpose 2. No Passion 3. No Power B. UNUSABLE TESTIMONY 5-7 1. Compromise 5 2. Conflict 6-7 2. SEPARATION IS REQUIRED 8-13 A. SEDUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonderful Home That Awaits Us Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2020

This world is not all that there is, and we have to face the fact of what will become of us when we take our last breath. Are you ready?

We need to take a long overdue trip to Reality City and deal with the issue of life here on Earth and what lies beyond it. This life is not all there is in terms of existence, accountability, being, and influence. None of us have a warranty or guarantee that we will live into old age. The fear ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 2 Corinthians 2:9, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Genesis Is Important

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 6, 2018

There are some in the Body of Christ who believe that the book of Genesis is not "God-breathed". But it's a book that Lord says is critical to how we are to live as Christians.

How many of you know that there are many in the Body of Christ who do not think that Genesis is literal? Many believe it’s allegorical. Some don’t believe Genesis really happened believing that the book is a series of stories that were compiled to try and help us understand what happened in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 1:1-3, Genesis 5:1-3, Genesis 13:14-16, Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 19:22-26, Genesis 22:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2024

The Bible is much more than a book; it is the living, breathing Word of God. Through it, we find guidance, hope, and transformation for our lives.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of God's Word Introduction Today we’re going to explore the life-changing power of God’s Word as revealed through two key scriptures: Romans 15:4 and Psalm 1:1-3. The Bible is much more than a book; it is the living, breathing Word of God. Through it, we find ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, Psalm 1:1-3, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Time To Do; A Time Not To Do

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2024

What comes to us when our breath stops, when our days pass and we don’t even make a shadow anymore?

Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Course 2024 Our first reading from the Book of Ecclesiastes/Qoheleth today may be for older Americans one of the ten most familiar Bible quotes. The atheist singer Pete Seeger penned “Turn, turn, turn” in 1959 and it became a Billboard number one song when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-22, Psalm 144:1-4, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Consistent Word Study Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

The Word of God is the foundation of the believer’s life. It is not a book of history or literature, but the living breath of God, carrying power to transform, instruct, heal, and equip.

THE POWER OF CONSISTENT WORD STUDY Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 1:8 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:105, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 4:4 INTRODUCTION: The Word of God is the foundation of the believer’s life. It is not a book of history or literature, but the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can These Dry Bones Live? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

God has the power to breathe new life into our dry, weary, and lifeless situations, offering us hope of a new beginning and a new covenant.

Good morning, lovely people of God. I'm excited to share God's word with you today! Our sermon today is centered on the power of God to restore life, the hope of a new beginning, and the promise of a new covenant. We'll be diving into the book of Ezekiel, chapter 37, verses 9 and 10. Let's read it ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:9-10

Topics: Valley, Dry Bones

Go! And Live The Crucified Life: Christ In Me, The Hope Of Glory - Galatians 2:20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 31, 2025

Many people in this world exist—but they don’t truly live. They breathe, they eat, they work, they even succeed—but inside, they’re spiritually empty.

Go! And Live the Crucified Life: Christ In Me, The Hope of Glory - Galatians 2:20 Introduction – Living Dead but Fully Alive Have you ever heard of someone being “alive but not living”? Many people in this world exist—but they don’t truly live. They breathe, they eat, they work, they even ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:3-4, Hebrews 10:38, John 15:13, Romans 10:9, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life's Not Always Fair

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 9, 2002

Understanding God’s will -- how bad things happen to good people and how to understand it and work with it

“That’s not fair!!” The child tearfully exclaimed to her mother. “Why can’t I go too!” “Because you are too little,” the mother explained – “next year when you are bigger you can go on all the rides. That is part of growing up.” “But I want to go on the roller coster now!!” She continued to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Got Me Out Of That Mess

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

When you come out of a bad situation God puts a new song in your mouth.

Psalm 40:1-3 Today we are allowed a peek into these verses which leads into the heart of King David. Scholars think that this Psalm was written during the time David was running and hiding from Saul. In the text David is speaking about a time in his life when he felt trapped in a helpless and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Life When We Need It

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 6, 2025

In Ezekiel 37 we find ourselves … from times of spiritual dryness and death, God desires to breathe new life just when we need it.

NEW LIFE WHEN WE NEED IT Ezekiel 37:1–14 Introduction A few weeks ago, we began a trio of lessons from the Major Prophets. All who are Thirsty, Come - a message from Isaiah encouraging a turn to God. Hope where we least expected it - a message from Jeremiah to those exiled. Today, we will turn ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunistic Infections

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 15, 2012

Life can cut you wide open. More dangerous than the cuts of life, is the very real danger that spiritual bacteria will take advantage of the situation and turn a person from God.

Opportunistic Infections An opportunistic infection is an infection caused by pathogens, that take advantage of certain situations. These infections usually do not cause disease in a healthy host, a compromised immune system, however, presents an "opportunity" for the pathogen to infect. Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Revelations Has To Say To The U.s. Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2020

Do we have anything in common with the first-century church of Ephesus? Unfortunately, yes we do. Too much have we abandoned the love of Christ we had at first.

Monday of 33rd Week in Course 2020 In this penultimate week of the Church year, the Church gives us snippets from the Book of Revelations, the last and in some ways most difficult book of the New Testament. You see today the style of the letters; the ones we have this week are written to churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4, Revelation 2:1-5, Psalm 1:1-6, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Catholic