Sermons on Child Raising:

Removing Stones Instead Of Casting Stones

Contributed by William Barnes on Dec 9, 2002

Jesus involved the people in the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead by asking them to do 2 things: "remove the grave clothes" and "loose him and let him go". These words have practical application for us today.

Removing Stones Instead of Casting Stones John 11:38-48 38Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39“Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sowing Seeds In A Cemetery

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002

Have your dreams died? Do you think the future holds no hope for you. Think again! God can raise up things that have died.......if He can get us to believe Him.

Death is definitely not a subject that is high on our list of topics for discussion. It seems so contradictory to say, but the truth of the matter is, that, death is a part of life. Death is an unavoidable, inevitable experience. It is the last experience we encounter in the physical, natural ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Strongholds

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

The apostle Paul defines strongholds as speculations or lofty things raised up against the knowledge of God. It is any type of thinking that exalts itself above the knowledge of God, thereby giving the devil a secure place of influence in an individual

Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. In this message I would like to talk about how you can pull down the strongholds that Satan has built in your lives. I would also like to talk about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer For Knowledge Pt. 2

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

As beloved children of God we must remember that we are in Christ & in God. It is through His power that we have become what we now are in Christ – through that same power which raised Christ from the dead.

Intro No less than a few years ago, you would have looked suspiciously at people walking down the street talking to themselves. You might have even crossed the road to avoid them. Today, however, we immediately assume that such people are on their cell phones and using a wireless Bluetooth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Good Men Make Good Fathers?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

Training and proper discipline based on love will result in a family that will be a true testimony of God's grace. And the buck stops with you, dad! You are the one who will stand before a holy God and answer for the way your children are raised.

DO GOOD MEN MAKE GOOD FATHERS? 1 SAMUEL 2-4 A father of five children had won a toy at a raffle...so he called his kids together to decide which one of them should get the present. So he asked them, "Who is the most obedient... who never talks back to your mother...who does everything she says?" ...read more

Visions And New Insights

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 9, 2015

We need to run to the waters of baptism and drown our old sin-filled lives. We need to be raised from spiritual death and filled with a passion for the Gospel, because it will make one helluva difference in our world.

The events we just heard about in Acts 10:44-48 occur as part of Peter’s first sermon to the Gentiles. Peter had received a vision from God. In that vision, a sheet unfolded from heaven. On that sheet were animals of all kinds, including animals that were unclean under Jewish law. God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Anglican

What Will You Do With What You Have Heard-Easter Sunday

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 21, 2019

Many people have heard the Bible story of Jesus being put on the cross, then three days later be raised from the grave. What was the purpose of all of this? And once the purpose is revealed, what will you do with it?

This weekend we are celebrating Easter. Now the word Easter is not found in the Bible, but we know this day as Resurrection Day. This is the day in which we celebrate Jesus being raised from the dead three days later after he was put to death on a cross. As Christians, we know that this day is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9, John 1:29, 1 Peter 1:19-20, Luke 22:42, Luke 23:46, Luke 23:44-45, Matthew 12:38-40, Matthew 27:62-63, Matthew 28:1-10, Romans 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Unbind Him And Let Him Go (Fifth Sunday Of Lent 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Through the lens of the miracle of Lazarus being raised from the dead, we can see how death can change our circumstances. Not only does death change our circumstances, but it challenges us in our faith.

UNBIND HIM AND LET HIM GO Text: John 11:17 - 45 “A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-45

Denomination: United Methodist

A Battlefield Of The Mind: Battling Lies With The Truth Of The Christian Worldview

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

We raise our weapons and rally against the night. It's coming you know. It's here. And we face it at every turn. Battle after battle, clash after clash.

We raise our weapons and rally against the night. It's coming you know. It's here. And we face it at every turn. Battle after battle, clash after clash. We seem so weak at times, we seem so vulnerable. While the enemy marches on us with ten thousand veteran troops, we seem to rally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Man Of God From Judah – Part 1

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 7, 2025

In this season, God is raising and sending many men of God, armed with a word from Him and raw power and authority(to back it up), to expose the deception of all Jeroboam’s and cleanse God's altars.

In this generation, there is so much of strange fire and incense burning on God’s altars. Because of this strange fire, people are living strange lives. There is no fruit of God’s Holiness that leads to Holy living. A person in sin continue live in sin in spite of coming to the church regularly. ...read more

Occupancy Of The Land Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

The redeemed people of God had occupied the land under the efficient leadership of Joshua, who succeeded Moses. But the Leadership crises emerged because Joshua did not prepare anyone for the follow up. But God raised up leaders.

Text: Judges 1 Theme: Occupancy of the Land Introduction: The term JUDGE doesn’t mean someone who sits in a court and decides legal issues. The Hebrew word shaphat has more of the idea of a heroic leader, ruler, saviour, deliverer. “The Hebrew word Shophetim means to put right, and to rule. The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Healing Scriptures

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 2, 2025

We are vulnerable to sickness and disease. But it is the POWER of GOD that Raises you up. Let the WORD of GOD wash over, in and around you, to cleanse you. Rise Up and Walk and BE HEALED in JESUS Name! (Acts 3:6)

2025.01.02 HEALING SCRIPTURES - All scripture from the NKJV BIG IDEA: We are vulnerable to sickness and disease in this earthly vessel... Aren't you glad it doesn't end there? BUT GOD... IT IS the POWER of GOD that will Raise you up. Let the WORD of GOD wash over, in and around you to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2-5, Psalm 107:19-20, Jeremiah 17:14, Psalm 91:1-2, Psalm 91:9-11, Psalm 91:15-16, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 41:3, Isaiah 53:5, Mark 5:34, Luke 17:19, 1 Corinthians 6:14, Acts 4:10, Acts 3:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: Gospel Facts That Shook The World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 22, 2025

Gospel Facts that Shook the World:The sinless Lamb of God died for our sins according to the Scriptures, he was buried and raised from the dead for our justification, and he lives forever. That’s the gospel in a nutshell.

Sermon: Gospel Facts that Shook the World Scripture Lesson:1Corinthians 15:1-10 “Let me now remind you, dear brothers and sisters, of the Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then, and you still stand firm in it. It is this Good News that saves you if you continue to believe the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, Luke 1:35, John 3:2, Matthew 27:46-50, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God Almighty Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 17, 2003

3rd in series: El Shaddai - God Almighty. We are like rag dolls in the hands an evil demented child but God is in the business of sustaining people like me and people like you.

Did you see Toy Story? Do you remember the toys? Some were pretty normal – sort of. · There was our hero, Woody, who was afraid he would lose his place in Andy’s life. · Mr. Potato Head had a chip on his shoulder and a face that kept falling off. · There was the dinosaur that wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2, Ruth 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: "Wise Men From The East..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 21, 2004

There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down and lifting someone else up. The Wise men who came to see the Christ child helps us see this lesson at it’s best!

Introduction I asked a group of fifth graders "Who are some of the wisest men you know..." their answers are classic! "My Papa...my next door neighbor Mr. Lee..." but the best of all, "the man who makes the machines work when they break at Chucky Cheeses..." Long before this list, there were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist