Sermons on Burial:

There Is Hope

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 22, 2019

Ponder the various responses of the people who came to know of the empty tomb and the resurrection of Jesus.

Can this be real? That Jesus died and then came back to life? • What does it mean to us if He is dead? Does it really matter? The truth is, it matters. If Jesus claims to be God and comes from heaven, and He remains dead, then there is no hope for anyone. • Death ends everything. Death will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Has Risen!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019

Words are powerful. Words can change a person's life. Words can change history. Consider how three words on Easter morning, "He has risen!" have changed human history - have changed your history!

“Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy – January 20, 1961 “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed…” – Dr. Martin Luther King – August 28, 1963 “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Matthew 28:6, Mark 16:6, Luke 20:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Job - First Do No Harm

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019

How do we treat those who are suffering? This sermon is trying to answer that question from the life and experience of Job.

Love does no harm The three thematics that run through Job 1) Retributional Theology 2) Suffering is Divine Chastening – Job, God is going to teach you something important through this 3) Suffering is only temporary – Job you have lost perspective – in the end – everything will be ok. A. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1, Romans 12:15, Job 19:2, Job 4:7-8, Job 8:3-4, Job 22:5-11, Job 5:17-18, Job 8:11-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Awake And Keep Watch For His Coming Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 28, 2019

“Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him”. (Matt. 24:42, 44)

Introduction: Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent and also the day we celebrate senior citizens. Advent means the coming of Christ and refers to both His first coming and to His second coming. The first coming of Christ, His birth, was prophesied long before the appointed time and every prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Smyrna: Riches Within Poverty

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2020

The second church Jesus instructed John to pen a letter was the church in Smyrna. It was situated within a city of great wealth and affluence, and yet many believers lived in poverty. They were not rich by the world's standards, but they were rich in grace.

Smyrna: Riches within Poverty Revelation 2: 8-11 Today we come to Smyrna, the second church within the series of letters John was instructed to write in the Revelation. It is interesting to note, that of the seven churches, only two received all praise and encouragement from the Lord, with no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 21, 2020

Pilate's statement reveals what truth is. The truth is that we can find no fault in Jesus Christ at all. That's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!

WHAT IS TRUTH? - The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth John 18:36-38 [36] Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. [37] Pilate ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 2, 2020

I remember hearing a story of a young boy asking his father what is a Christian? After the father explained, the young boy asked, “Dad have I ever seen a Christian?”

The word Christian is a very loose term; at least we use it very loosely, and it has become, in America, a meaningless term. To some, it means anybody living in the United States, and is not Jewish. The term Christian has been so abused and diluted that it has very little meaning to most of us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16, Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

David Is Named King Of Judah In Hebron Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

David had waited such a long time, for God’s promise given to him through the prophet Samuel. The promise was simple: You will be king. The moment has come, and David becomes King at Hebron over the tribe of Judah.

David trusted God for years and years. He trusted God as his enemies closed in around him. He trusted God as he lived in caves. He trusted God even when he was alone and on the run. He trusted God when Saul tried to kill him. He trusted God when he was an outcast. At last, the time had come. David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

1st Peter 1:6-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 7, 2023

This devotion is about what our attitude to persecution needs to be and also about the amazing salvation we have come to possess.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpvbKdQ_9pI For the Audio Version on Spotify, click on the link below ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-41, Philippians 2:12-13, John 1:14, Psalm 16:10, Matthew 12:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 23, 2023

The Apostle Paul penned these words that are considered the central thought of Christianity. At one time he dedicated his life to stamping out Christianity. On his way to Damascus the power of God changed his life forever.

When I was a teenager, I was first an agnostic and then I became an atheist. Of all places I was in a church when I made the transition to an atheist. It was my conclusion that the worship around me was not real and all of life could be explained by natural science. I even felt sorry for people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Have To Pay Someone To Teach Me How To Pray?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 22, 2022

Why would anyone need to pay to learn how to pray when it is clear that the Lord told us how in the Bible?

I recently read an article where someone was charging people nearly $1500.00 to attend a seminar on how to learn to pray. Let us look at Luke 11:1-13. 1. And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan’s Fate Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 22, 2022

The Bible tells us about Satan’s fate in Genesis and through the ancient prophets and the apostles. God assures us that Satan and evil will be defeated.

Satan's Fate 1. Bruised a. After the serpent deceived Eve in the Garden of Eden, the Lord God said to the him, “Because you have done this, you are cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field. You will go on your belly, and you will eat dust all the days of your life: And I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15, Romans 6:20, Revelation 12:4, Revelation 12:7-9, Revelation 13:1-10, Revelation 13:11-18, Revelation 17:12-14, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Ezekiel 28:16-17, Revelation 19:20, Revelation 20:10, Matthew 25:41, Ezekiel 28:19, Isaiah 14:15-16, 2 Peter 2:4, Isaiah 14:4-11, Mark 9:44, Mark 9:46, Mark 9:48, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (7 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

This will be a message about the sixth of the seven tests John proposed Christians take to see if we REALLY KNOW THE LORD.

So far we have taken: I. THE ATTITUDE TEST II. THE ACTION TEST III. THE AFFECTION TEST IV. THE ACTUALITY TEST V. THE ADULTERERS TEST But today we want to look at the SIXTH test which is VI. THE ANTICHRIST TEST These will be men who will claim to know God and some of them even claim to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Festival Of Weeks (Pt.4) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 11, 2025

We are continuing our study of the 7 Feasts of Israel, or Levitical Feasts.

Quick recap of what we have covered so far: All 7 Feasts are found in Leviticus Chapter 23. We have covered 3 of the 7, and today we will learn about The Festival of Weeks. For each of these Feasts we have been taking into consideration these 5 things: Understand the Hebrew calendar Historical ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-23, Exodus 12:1-2

Empowered To Live: The Work Of The Holy Spirit In The Life Of The Disciple Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2025

The Holy Spirit – His deity, His work in conviction, repentance, regeneration, sanctification, and empowerment for ministry through the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Empowered to Live: The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Disciple Doctrinal Focus: The Holy Spirit – His deity, His work in conviction, repentance, regeneration, sanctification, and empowerment for ministry through the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:4–8 (NLT): Once when he was eating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5, John 16:8-11, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Joel 2:28-29, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal