Sermons on Christians Who Have Died:

Who Needs Theology? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017

Knowledge is important, but insufficient. Man’s wisdom is folly compared to God’s. So, what good is knowledge if faith is all that we need?

The word theology comes from two Greek words: Theos (God) and logos (study, research). Thus, theology is the study of God. I am richly blessed to be a graduate of Evangelical Theological Seminary. My course of study (Master of Divinity) included five semesters in systematic theology, among the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Other

Who Raised The Bar?

Contributed by Randy Wood on Apr 14, 2007

Do you ever get tired of people who say "their way" is "The way"?

WHO RAISED THE BAR? JOHN 3:1-16 1 There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee.2 After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. "Rabbi," he said, "we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you." 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forward Ploughing (Making Sure You Don't Look Back!)

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

The purpose of this sermon is to show Christians 3 results of looking back at problems, events, or things that have gone on in the past once you have put your hand to the plough in service to Christ.

Forward Ploughing: (making sure you don’t look back) Luke 9:57-61 TEXT: Luke 9:57-61 (NIV) 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-61, Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be His Image! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2012

Being an imitator of Jesus means we view things differently than the world. This means we answer questions differently about significant goals in life. We have different priorities in our life than a person who does not know Jesus. We strive not to pleas

Series: Imitators Summary of last week: The key verses from last week were1 Thessalonians 1: 6-8a: 6You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caught In The Trap Of Compassion

Contributed by James May on Sep 18, 2005

Is there a place where compassion can become a trap to ensnare those who are trying to show it?

Caught in the Trap of Compassion By Pastor Jim May Tonight I have simple, but very important message from the Word of God to every Christian. I feel that I must share a word to the wise from the wisest man who ever lived, King Solomon. It’s a message concerning debt, both financial and in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Orders Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 25, 2007

Believers who are filled with the Holy Spirit and are walking worthy of their calling will experience opposition and are in need of protection.

1. The first essential truth is that you can only stand by being strong. 2. The second essential truth is that you can only stand by being submerged 3. The third essential truth is that you can only stand by seizing EPHESIANS 6:10-13 With this being Memorial Day weekend, it seems very appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Much; But It's All I've Got

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jun 4, 2003

Shamgar was a nobody, who posessed the right amount of noble discontentment, and had the faith to make a difference

Before God ruled His people with powerful kings, he delivered them with great judges. Shamgar was the third of these judges. Let me give you some background about what is happening during this time. Israel had a habit of turning from God. And in this particular time there was a definite need of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31, Judges 3:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

Have You Left The Altar?

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 21, 2007

This is a message to challenge one to a closer relation to Christ.

HAVE YOU LEFT THE ALTAR? GENESIS 12:1-13:4 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: For the believer the altar speaks of consecration. It is so easy to move away from that place of consecration. This study will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Touched Me?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2016

To establish that the Lord was moved by the touch of a woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years, that made her unclean. It was her touch of faith that removed her social disgrace. This lesson explains how that is possible, even today.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Woman’s Incurable Health 2. The Woman’s Insistent Hope 3. The Woman’s Incredible Healing Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme, “Who touched me?” Our Lord asked this question because “virtue” went out of Him because of that touch. He wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man Who Was Determined Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2001

The determination of Jesus Christ to go to Jerusalem to die should inspire and encourage our faithfulness.

Morning Message March 4, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs Series: Faces Around the Cross A MAN WHO WAS DETERMINED Introduction: 1. Today we begin a new series of messages called "Faces Around the Cross". We want to see the humanity that surrounded the events that culminated in the cross ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Have Elders Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have An Escape Hatch Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 26, 2007

1 Corinthians 10:13 PROMISES us that we will ALWAYTS have a way of escape when we are tempted.

INTRODUCTION • SHOW COOKIE TEMPATION VIDEO (Meatloaf Media) • SLIDE #1 • I think I would have been quieter! • Over the last four weeks we have look at four of five things we need to know. I hope that you have taken the time to reflect on these items because they will help you to grow. • WE can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

Who is Jesus to you?

Who Am I Lu 9:18 And it happened as He was alone praying, the disciples were with Him. And He asked them, saying, Whom do the crowds say that I am? 19 Answering, they said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah, and others say that one of the old prophets ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Have A Part To Play.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020

The scripture makes us to understand that no one can come to Jesus except the father draws him. It is only God that can touch the heart of whoever He wants to touch for repentance and salvation to take place.

"No one can come to me, unless the Father who sent me makes them want to come. But if they do come, I will raise them to life on the last day." The scripture makes us to understand that no one can come to Jesus except the father draws him. It is only God that can touch the heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Let’s Have Church”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 28, 2021

Here we have a cave full of mistreated, depressed, discouraged, and desperate fugitives trying to deal with the setbacks of life. And David Suggest, "Let's Have Church!" You are invited!

“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22, 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Psalm 119:103, 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Methodist