Sermons on Can The Dead Be Saved:

The Importance Of God's Family Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 21, 2016

Jesus offers a definitive spiritual truth that being a part of God's family is critical. It shows the world who we belong to, and if we belong to God, we will hear and do what He says.

The importance of God’s Family John 8:31-47 Introduction - Conversations continue: people to Jesus to the people - They’ve questions on validity of His power - Read John 8:31-47 / Pray ∆ Point 1 – Importance of Family - Abraham doesn’t save -- V32 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can We Receive Salvation? Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 16, 2025

In Acts 16, the jailer asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they answered clearly and simply: “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:30–31)

HOW CAN WE RECEIVE SALVATION? Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 16, 2025 In Acts 16, the jailer asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they answered clearly and simply: “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:30–31) That single verse summarizes the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31, Ephesians 2:8-9

Jesus Christ: Mighty To Save

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Nov 21, 2016

This text is usually taught with a focus on thanksgiving. We will certainly do that. But there are also some incredible principles that we can learn concerning Jesus Christ – His compassion and His sufficiency to save those who feel helpless and hopeless.

Jesus Christ: Mighty To Save Luke 17:11-19 Introduction: 1. What would you do if you left church today and ten people with the same contagious, infectious disease cried out to you wanting you to help them? 2. This is exactly what happened to Jesus Christ as He was passing through Samaria and ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Know You Are Saved

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 3, 2020

One of the birthrights that God gives to each one of his children is the assurance of their Salvation. I can't think of anything more important in the Christian life than knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that we have eternal life.

One of the birthrights that God gives to each one of his children is the assurance of their Salvation. I can't think of anything more important in the Christian life than knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that we have eternal life. Someone once told me, “If Satan cannot get you to drink, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: From Dead-Ends To Fresh Starts

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 7, 2021

There is so much we can learn from the story of Ruth.

“Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons.” Ruth 1:3-4. The name Bethlehem means, “House of Bread.” But because of the famine, there was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:3-4, Job 19:25, Matthew 6:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead Mules Don't Work

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 12, 2007

Too many Christians settle for being forgiven and fail to recognize that dead sinners do not disobey God. We can live in obedience because we are alive to God and dead to sin.

My purpose is to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to surrender their lives to Jesus and to live in obedience to him. Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will surrender their lives to God in prayer – at the altar rail if they want to prayer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Can See The Spirit Of The Antichrist The Day We Live

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 5, 2016

Look around time is near for the Lord to come again.

WE CAN SEE THE SPIRIT OF THE ANTICHRIST THE DAY WE LIVE 1st John 2: 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Things We Can Know About The Second Coming

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 5, 2024

There are at least seven things we can know about the Second Coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ found in I Thessalonians 4:13-18. And the apostle Paul, who wrote this letter, explains these things so that we will not be ignorant about them.

Alba 2-4-2024 SEVEN THINGS WE CAN KNOW ABOUT THE SECOND COMING I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Janine's family had a special treat for breakfast occasionally. When a hog was butchered, their mother would fry pig brains and serve it on homemade bread. In honor of that, it became a tradition at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unanswered Prayers Part 1 - The Dead Zone Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 21, 2008

Sin can create a "dead zone" where our calls to God will not be answered. Find out what they are, and how we can move out of the zone of unanswerable prayer.

OPEN: About 3 years ago Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had an idea! He was eager to get in touch with the people of his country so he gave out his personal cell phone number during a speech and urged Indonesian people to contact him directly with any complaints about the government’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian Church

If It Can’t Save Us, Why Did God Give The Law?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 31, 2017

This sermon answers two big questions: 1. Why do I need the Law to make me aware of my sin? 2. Why would I want the Law to make me aware of my sin?

A Question: “If it can’t save us, why did God give the Law?” - Romans 3:19-20. - To clarify as we begin: when Paul here speaks of the Law, he has in mind the Mosaic Law given to Israel by God. - By extension, we could make similar point about the truth of God generally. - The Law does not save ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Saves A Toughened Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 9, 2017

Have you ever known someone you though was a “tough case” when it came to believing in Christ? The conversion of the tough Roman jailor in Philippi shows that even the tough cases can be saved by a Christian faith that is real.

God Saves a Toughened Heart Series: Acts Chuck Sligh May 7, 2017 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Acts 16 NOTE: A PowerPoint or ProPresenter 6 slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Dropped Dead In Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2012

God would rather have a small church that is pure than a large church whose commitment is watered down. With electricity, the larger the connection(wire), the more power can flow through it. This is true of the purity of the church.

THE MAN WHO DROPPED DEAD IN CHURCH Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Neither Necessary 1. A pastor once met an old schoolmate and finding him a judge of good standing congratulated him upon his success in life. As they were parting, the pastor said to him, "And best of all, Judge, I find you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What God Can Do With The Counted-Out

Contributed by W. Charles Harris on Feb 20, 2006

The thought that an individual could be so utterly unredeemable is dismissed by Paul when he tells Timothy that if God could save him, He can save anybody.

What God can do with the Counted Out I TIMOTHY 1:15-17 All glory and Praise to the Lamb that was slain. How we give thanks to God for all His great mercies that He has shown toward us. While watching the organization of any game of pick-up, whether it is baseball, basketball, football or any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Sure You’re Saved?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

You can be sure you’re saved, just make sure.

Are You Sure You’re Saved? October 4, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You can be sure you’re saved, just make sure. Focus Passage: 1 John 5:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: John says “These things have I written”… what things? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist