Sermons on Black Means Death:

Do We Trust God?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 17, 2016

Christians have taken their lives out of the hands of Jesus and put them into the hands of men. How did this happen?

I probably watched a total of 10 minutes of both the Republican and Democrat party conventions combined. And that may be a stretch. My wife probably thinks it’s funny. Each election I volunteer to work the polls in our county and yet I have little to no interest in politics. However, I did skim ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rock—his Revelation.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 2, 2021

The 16th century theologian Martin Luther once experience a long period of worry and despondency. One day his wife dressed in black mourning clothes...

The Rock—His Revelation. Psalm 27:1-8, 14NKJV A dear Christian lady was close to death when her minister came to visit her. He softy asked, “Sister, are you sinking?” She looked at him in disbelief and said nothing. Again he said, “Sister are you sinking?” She still could not believe that he would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-8, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strong Men (And Women Too)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2004

For Black History Month; using the poetry of Sterling A. Brown, "Strong Men", to illuminate the African-American experience and to connect with Paul’s analysis of the source of strength.

Bill Cosby has a routine about little old ladies who stand around looking cool. He says that if you mess with one of these harmless-looking, gray-haired little old ladies, don’t imagine that you can take them on and win. Says Cosby, you ought never to mess with a little old lady standing around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Truth About Abortion?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. -Psalm 139:13

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Sermon Pattern

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 4, 2004

Herein is the first recorded sermon after the death burial and resurrection of our Lord. Surely we should learn from these words, what preaching the gospel means.

A Sermon Pattern (Acts 2:36-39) Intro. Herein is the first recorded sermon after the death burial and resurrection of our Lord. Surely we should learn from these words, what preaching the gospel means. I have seen men that talked about preaching the gospel and never deal with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on May 19, 2015

God's bearer - means self-denial and death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to self.

A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2 Timothy 2:3 (NLT) “Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” I. Is a Bearer of the Cross a. it means self-denial b. It means death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Push The Button

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 13, 2018

Pushing the button in this context actually means to put your faith or your dreams into action. Faith without work is death. It's time to activate your dreams.

It’s time to push the button. Pushing the button in this context actually means to put your faith or your dreams into action. I believe most of us have got New Year resolutions or probably a carryover of last year’s resolution that was not accomplished. This new year ,we are still contemplating ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bummed Or Blessed Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 24, 2014

The truth about God is either a total bummer or a tremendous blessing. Which will it be for you depends on how you respond to Paul's message in Ephesians 2.

In my days as a television reporter I had the dubious distinction to be the last reporter to visit Oregon’s death row before it was closed off to all public access. I can see why. Death row was in the innermost parts of the Oregon State Penitentiary. Through many locked and bared doors there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Follow The Example Of Christ's Humility Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 5, 2018

The act of incarnation in which God became man, the humble circumstances and sufferings of Christ in life, and the supreme act of dying on the cross established Jesus Christ as the greatest illustration of one completely unselfish and entirely devoted to others.

Date: 7/20/18 Lesson #12 Title: Follow the Example of Christ's Humility Scripture: (Philippians 2:5-11, NIV) 5In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature{1] God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Walking Dead, The Widow's Son Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2010

On the day of your life there should be a collision, both mourning and celebrating. How will you write the script for that day?

It is a story told only in the gospel of Luke. Jesus is coming into the community of Nain and around him a crowd of his followers jostled one another to get closer to their friend and teacher. And as often is the case when a group of like-minded people gather together the sound of laughter rose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Art Of Dying Well

Contributed by John Perry on Nov 8, 2010

Everybody today is talking about how you can live better but no one is talking about how you can die better. Since dying is the one thing we all have to do at some time it's a good plan to give some thought to how to die well.

Bunbury Sun am 7/11/10 “The art of dying well” Intro: There is an enormous amount written / said about right living these days..... loads of magazine articles / TV programs / radio interviews that are dedicated to helping people live well. Today we are beginning to realise that that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2014

Paul knew what placing everything in God’s hands had done for Him. He wanted others to place everything, their very existence & its priorities & activities in God’s hands also. God proves Himself totally trustworthy to those who place their life in His Ha

2 CORINTHIANS 1: 8-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] HOPE IN GOD The hope in God which sustained Paul in his relationship with the Corinthians had to first grow and mature in his own life. Paul had an experience in Asia during a missionary Journey that had caused him to hope only in God. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"God Uses The Ordinary"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2009

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

“God Uses the Ordinary” Mark 11:1-11 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd@yahoo.com I don’t know why God ordained me to go into the ministry. I don’t have a clue. I don’t know why God would want to use me. I don’t understand why God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Significance Of Number 40 In The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 18, 2025

The number 40 is a significant number in the Bible, symbolizing a period of testing...

The number 40 is a significant number in the Bible, symbolizing a period of testing, trial, and transformation. It is often associated with a period of preparation, purification, and renewal. Here are few examples of the number 40 in the Bible: 1. Rain and Flood (Genesis 7:12) The rain poured ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3, Genesis 7:12

That Do We Mean When We Say That Jesus Is A Burden Bearer?

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Mar 26, 2001

This sermon deals with the age old saying that Jesus is a "burden bearer." And yet so many people do not really know and understand what it means for Jesus to be their burden bearer. This is the transcript of the sermon.

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Subject: What Do We Mean When We Say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist