Sermons on Black Means Death:

Four Days Late And Still On Time

Contributed by James May on Apr 2, 2003

Jesus was four days late in reaching Lazarus’ tomb in order to prevent death but he was on time to bring his resurrection power and answer the prayer of Mary and Martha.

FOUR DAYS LATE AND STILL ON TIME John 11:39-40, "Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Awesome Word

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 19, 2006

A look at the eternal Word. How did it all begin? What does it all mean for us? How are we to respond?

John 1:1-14. The Awesome Word. How did it all begin? I would like to put it like this from John chapter one. "The Word of eternity became the Word of humanity so that the people of humanity could become the people of eternity." Men since the enlightenment period (age of reason) have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

#63 The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 27, 2022

Crucifixion was the most awful and inhumane punishment the Romans could mete out. This sermon is on the crucifixion of Jesus and what it means to us.

#63 The Crucifixion of Jesus Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 27, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 15:20-32 - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

Return To The Mount Of Olives

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 30, 2015

Holy Week or Easter or even the Sunday after Easter. The Easter story is not just about the death, crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Christ. It is ultimately about the Second Coming of Christ.

Return to the Mount of Olives “And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the Mount of Olives.” Luke 21:37 Intro: Today we are going to talk about the Return to the Mount of Olives. Just east of the Holy City of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Messianic Entry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 6, 2021

With His Messianic entry Jesus steps into the limelight in order to draw the people’s attention to the enactment of the most important event of all history, His death and resurrection.

LUKE 19: 28-40 THE MESSIANIC ENTRY [Zechariah 9:1-10 / Psalm 118:25-26] The final week in Jesus’ earthly life begins with an outpouring of public recognition. This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is found in all four gospels [Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:1-14; Jn 12:12-19]. It is one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

First Blood Sermon 05/2014

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 18, 2014

Something to think about: War is about blood so, to make peace there must be bloodshed. ***Life is in the blood. Death is in the blood… But Eternal life is in the blood of Christ ****

First Blood….Sermon 05/2014 I remember back in the early eighties there was a movie starring Sylvester Salome call First Blood. It was story about a Vietnam War hero by the name of John Rambo. He was in a Special Forces unit and given the Medal of Honor. The movie begins, Rambo is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Up Idols In Bethel

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel and Dan. Bethel means House of God and Dan means He judged. In the House of God, Jeroboam erected an idol—the golden calf. Jeroboam setup up a new altar to offer sacrifices before the golden calf.

Then he made two golden calves, and he said to the people, “Going to Jerusalem is too difficult for you. Israel, here is your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” He set up one in Bethel, and put the other in Dan. 1 Kings 12:28,29 First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:28

He Prepares A Table Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 3, 2011

The table that is prepared is the highland where the sheep will spend the summer, what does it mean that God prepares this table for us.

A forest ranger is making rounds in a remote part of the wooded reserve when he comes across an unkempt man, sitting at a make-shift campfire, and, to the ranger’s astonishment, eating a fish and a bald eagle. The man is consequently put in jail for the crime. He was soon brought to trial ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Holy Life

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006

Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Colossians 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Are Persecuted Severely Worldwide: Ancient Thessalonica To The Modern Era

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day.

Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day. A great deal of persecution occurs in the following countries: Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, India, China, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-6, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Second Down:commitment Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2008

A winning marriage means you are committed to keep marrying the mate you have, no matter how much they change.

4 Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series Second Down: Commitment Feb. 10, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Changes in my wife (introverted, driven, broken/bitter, smokin’) 1 I’ve fallen in love with each of them a When we ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of Looking After Oneself Only

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009

A midweek Lenten sermon that explores what it means for us and Jesus to let go of looking after oneself only.

In the novel The plague by Albert Camus a North African coastal city has been hit with the bubonic plague. They are cut off from the rest of the world. Imagine that, living in a place where no one could get in or out. By law no one was allowed in to the city and no one was allowed to leave. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Lutheran

Matthew 6:19-24 Where Do You Hold Your Treasure?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2024

What unhealthy and unholy meanings have you assigned to money? When used properly, money is a powerful tool for the Kingdom of God.

Go ahead and turn to Matthew chapter 6, starting at verse 19. We're just going to be looking at five verses today, and we'll slowly walk our way through these. It says, "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Comparisons Of Jesus And Muhammad, And Conclusions Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 7, 2015

Comparing Jesus and Muhammad in the areas of: love, sickness, judgment, anger, rewards, curses, end-time events, death and burial, resurrection, present ministry, and more...

26. The world. Muhammad wanted a specific religious experience to come out of all his efforts. But he was willing to be intertwined with worldly connections if need be. After years of struggle with Mecca from his Medina sanctuary, a revelation confirmed that a treaty with Mecca was the thing to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Hymn Without A Melody Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2016

Considering the hymnody of the faithful, what is the meaning of the hymn Paul cites in this particular text? How does this build the saints today?

“The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.” [1] I must believe that the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist