Sermons on Black Means Death:

God Is Still Rolling Stones Away

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 18, 2008

The stone that covered the garden tombs entrance was not the only stone God removed that faithful sunday morning. He removed the stone of death, the stone of doubt. However God will never remove the stone of unbelief. Come see that God is still rolling

Intro: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not only the cornerstone of our Christian faith it is the capstone. It is the all important center stone in the archway of faith that makes all of Christianity stand. If you remove the capstone from the archway our faith crumbles into a pile of useless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is There Suffering And Pain In The World?

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Dec 21, 2023

First world God created was of Plenty, Health and Life. He even looked at what He created and said it was good. Genesis 1:31 God looked at everything he had made. And he saw that everything was very good.

Looking at creation in Genesis 1, God did not want us to live a world full of pain and sufferings, the First world He created was of Plenty, Health and Life. He even looked at what He created and said it was good. Genesis 1:31 God looked at everything he had made. And he saw that everything was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Hebrews 12:11, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:20-21, Romans 8:23, Isaiah 26:19, 1 Corinthians 10:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

A Living Funeral – A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2025

There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” This sermon was requested by a man given a few months to live on the topic of being a "living sacrifice."

Synopsis: There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” In this kind of funeral the “dearly departed” is still alive and is present at the ceremony. This kind of service become very popular in Japan and is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word To The Wise On Finding Your Way Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2013

One man once asked a number of important men: "What is the meaning of life", and nobody seemed to have an answer. But Proverbs 16 does. What does this passage tell us about living a life that is fulfilling and filled with God's blessings?

OPEN: I’d like you to sing the first verse of Amazing Grace with me: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see. This morning, I want to focus on one phrase in that great hymn: I once was lost, but now I’m ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Message To Us Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 4, 2005

Without the divine intervention of God in the death of Christ, and His resurrection, man would be destitute spiritually, and following Christ would be little more than a glorified Boy Scout Troop. So here in these verses, Paul seeks to explain what it is

GOD’S MESSAGE TO US 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 INTRODUCTION: As we have previously discussed, the Apostle Paul is concerned about one thing and one thing only – the gospel of Christ portrayed out in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. This pervasive biblical truth is central to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Delight In His Delight - Psalm 149:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2025

Do you really believe that God delights in you? Not just tolerates you. Not just puts up with you because Jesus died for you. But genuinely delights in you — rejoices over you — sings over you.

Go! And Delight in His Delight - Psalm 149:4 Psalm 149:4 (NLT) — “For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.” Introduction — “Do You Really Believe He Delights in You?” I want to begin with a question that’s not just theological, but personal: Do you really believe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:4, Zephaniah 3:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:10, Luke 22:20, Revelation 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring The Great Authority Of Mandkind

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

Satan is DEFEATED, Jesus came to DISARM the devil! Now, we should be FREE from the POWER of Satan, POWER of SIN and POWER of DEATH. We are SAVED! Therefore we should be FREE from the works of the Devil! Such as FEAR, WORRY and DOUBT!

We are CALLED and CHOSEN by God to take back the AUTHORITY of Man OVER ALL CREATION which Adam had lost. Genesis 1:27(KJV) “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” When Adam sinned, the AUTHORITY of man OVER ALL ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Judgment Seat Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 23, 2016

What is the Millennial Kingdom all about? How important is it to God and what can mean to us? Also, what do we learn about the Judgment Seat of God in Revelation?

OPEN: Several years ago there was a TV evangelist who was preaching about his view of the 2nd Coming of Christ. Toward the close of the program he apparently actually made this pitch of one of his videos: "Jesus is coming soon -- perhaps tomorrow! Send $10 for a video that will explain the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Loved - He Gave Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007

In a fresh look at John 3:16 we look at what it means to be so loved by God. Pt 2 investigates in scripture how Gods love gives to his people.

So Loved Pt 2 - He Gave John 3:16 We began last week working through this most familiar passage in scripture as we point our hearts towards the beginning of Advent. We began talking about this God who So Loved us. Remember this morning that His is Creator love boundless, endless, perfect and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

New Wine

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2023

As Jesus healed people He spoke of new wine and patching clothing. Did He mean there is a something new in the the new covenant? Let's look at Matthew 9.

Amidst various healings Jesus taught about old and new ideas. Healing Did Jesus heal a paralyzed man? Was Jesus falsely accused? And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

The Lord as our Shepherd means that we are never alone, never without provision, and never without protection. He provides, leads, protects, restores, and gives us eternal security.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:1-6 "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." – Psalm 23:1 Supporting Texts: John 10:11, Isaiah 40:11, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Hebrews 13:20-21, Revelation 7:17 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That We Walk Humbly (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. That We Walk Humbly Remarks. 1. This is lesson 3, in the sermon-series entitled: we will discuss the theme: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of The Spirit Of Life

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 26, 2020

When we were born again, we were born into a realm where sickness and death does not exist. And because this is where we now live, we have the right to enforce life in those areas of our lives that are not manifesting life.

In January 1910, a raging plague was sweeping through parts of the nation of Africa, leaving behind hundreds of thousands of bodies. In less than a month, one quarter of the entire population had died. The plague was so contagious that the government was offering $1000, the equivalent of $27,170 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:8, Luke 6:35-38, Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 4:20-23, Romans 5:14, Romans 5:12, John 15:7, John 15:5, John 6:63, Numbers 23:19-20, Romans 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right God, Wrong Place Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 14, 2014

For years I thought the only reason the Wisemen came to Jerusalem was to get directions. But I was wrong. What other possible reason could the Wisemen have had for going there?

My home church met in a huge building. The main sanctuary had four sections of pews that ran back 12 rows or so and the back section had another 2 sets of pews. Then there were two balconies that ran along the sides of the main area. They said they could seat over 600 people in that building. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sheep Among Wolves

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jun 26, 2011

Jesus did not call us to an easy, comfortable life, but one of challenge and opposition, and possibly even suffering and death. He gives us forgiveness of sin and eternal life, but requires us to take up our cross as we follow him.

Jesus would have fallen foul of the Health and Safety laws if he had been around today, and I imagine it would have been hard for him to advertise on TV. Just imagine someone saying today: ‘Come and follow me, and the chances are you will be spat upon, thumped, sworn at, and maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational