Sermons on Black Means Death:

Narnia: The Lion Returns Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2006

As with Aslan in Narnia, the resurrection of the Lord Jesus signifies His ultimate triumph over sin and death.

The Lion Returns In the book The Life of Pi, Pi Patel, a little Hindu boy goes into a church and asks the priest to tell him a story. The priest tells him the story of Jesus. The next day Pi goes back and asks to hear another story. The priest very wisely tells him Christians have only one story. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Mennonite

"Not Good Enough? No Way!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 3, 2009

A sermon focusing on the meaning and usefulness of a life lived for God.

Isaiah 6:1-8 “Not Good Enough? No Way!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The writer of the Book of Ecclesiastes was an old man who was looking back on his life, and he came to some interesting conclusions. This guy had tried it all! He had sowed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

All Things Good Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

To be human means to be made in God’s image, to reflect his character, his goodness, his creativity, his love. It means to relate with others and with God at a personal level. It means to bear the responsibility for his creation, for tending it and caring

What does it mean to be human? Is there any reason for thinking that human life might be more valuable than, say, that of dolphins or whales? Why are we here? How did we get here? Where did we come from? These are the sorts of questions that scientists and philosophers have been arguing about for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Things My Mother Taught Me

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

In the wake of my mother's death, I shared 4 of the most important things I believe my mother taught me for Mother's Day.

Things My Mother Taught Me It’s Mother’s Day. More importantly, it’s Sunday - it’s the Lord’s day. I know pastors who don’t observe these special Sundays by Hallmark. They say they observe scripture, not Hallmark. And while I think there is a careful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Shackles Of A Saved Soul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 2, 2018

For the woman who has a husband is bound by the Law to her husband as long as he lives.

Shackles of a Saved Soul Romans 7:1–14 1 Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Arose

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 8, 2009

Sermonette for Easter Sunrise Service using the hymn "Christ Arose"

CHRIST AROSE The hymn we just sung, I must admit, is one of my favorites. It was written in 1874 by Robert Lowry who also wrote “I Need thee Every Hour”, “Nothing but the Blood”, and “Shall we Gather at the River.” Robert Lowry was a Baptist minister for 51 years who lived and ministered with ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Sides Of The Cross

Contributed by John Ruland on Dec 15, 2015

There are two sides of the Cross are you on one of them?

The two sides There are always two side of everything including both sides of the cross that Jesus died on. Jesus was on one side of the cross and we are on the other side with him when he died. Jesus died for our sin right from the beginning. The sin that Adam and Eve committed in the garden was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Buried With Him, Raised With Him (Baptism Of The Lord, January 8, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023

We always associate a hearse with death. What about baptism? How do we look at baptism? Doesn’t baptism represent death to an old way of life and the beginning of new life as a new creature in Christ? Paul said it did!

BURIED WITH HIM, RAISED WITH HIM Text: Romans 6:1 – 6, 13 - 14 Romans 6:1-6  What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound?  (2)  By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it?  (3)  Do you not know that all of us who have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6, Romans 6:13-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Csi Jerusalem - The Motive Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2006

The "Motive" of Christ’s death on the cross is fairly clear in Scripture... but there are people who are offended by that message.

OPEN: (We started the sermon playing the theme music for "CSI Miami". Then commented:) Some of you may be asking “What in the world was that?” That was the theme music from the hit TV show “CSI Miami”. There’s CSI, CSI Miami, and CSI New York… and for the next few weeks we’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 22, 2025

The power and impact of the resurrection is the glorious and triumphant victory we as Born Again Children of God hold on to.

The Power of the Resurrection By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Most people accept Jesus’ resurrection although they celebrate it as Easter instead of Resurrection Sunday, but how many fully comprehended the power and impact of His Resurrection? Sure, turning water to wine, walking on the water ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Consequences Of Sin Is Being A Child Of The Devil. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

The Bible teaches that sin has severe consequences, not only in this life but also in the life to come.

The Bible teaches that sin has severe consequences, not only in this life but also in the life to come. When we live in sin, we are said to be "dead in our transgressions and sins" (Ephesians 2:1). Moreover, the Bible goes further to say that those who live in sin are children of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1

Transformed By Truth: Reigning In Life Through Jesus Christ Romans 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2024

Romans 5:17 beautifully encapsulates the gospel's power.

Transformed by Truth: Reigning in Life Through Jesus Christ Romans 5:17 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful and transformative passage from the book of Romans. Let’s turn to Romans 5:17 in the New Living Translation: "For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17, Romans 5:12, Genesis 2:17, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:57, 2 Corinthians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Broght You Into This World; I Can Take You Out!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2002

What does it mean to "Honor your Father and Mother?"

"I Brought You Into This World; I’ll Take You Out!" Exodus 20:12 INTRO: It is a dangerous thing to grow old! An elementary school class had been photographed and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Not Harps And Halos Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 19, 2001

Plain talk about the "intermediate state" (between death and resurrection) for people investigating the Christian faith.

Mother’s Day is an appropriate time to mention the fact that that no matter how prepared we think they are for parenthood, we’re never really ready. Somehow all the books, seminars and advice can’t prepare you for those dirty diaper blow outs, or those embarrassing grocery store tantrums, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 16, 2008

Jesus is a mighty warrior who came to earth to save us from the power and fear of death.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given... And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. “Mighty God” = El Gibbor (Hebrew): • El = God • Gibbor = strong, powerful, mighty, champion, hero The soldiers of Israel are described as “mighty [gibbor] ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist