Sermons on come alive:

Characteristics Of An Alive Church (Colossians Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 16, 2018

Do you meet the characteristics of an alive, dead or sick church?

Characteristics of an Alive Church Colossians 1:1–14 Introduction If we read carefully the opening verses of Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, we can see seven characteristics that mark an alive church even today. Payday Someday A little boy was reading a book. His father walked past the door ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Name For Grace But Amazing

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Made Alive in Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10. Ill: Grace. A word used in a variety of ways. • It is a word that has been used as an alternative term for prayer. • e.g. “Would you say grace?” • It has been used to describe the way a person moves. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

What Is Eating You Alive? Worry, Anxiety

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2025

We have a common enemy... What I worry can come upon us. . Worry, fear and anxiety can destroy Christian faith. Watch out!

WHAT IS EATING YOU ALIVE? WORRY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes LET US LOOK AT FEAR, WORRY AND ANXIETY IN A BALANCED SENSE. HIDDEN TRAPS? HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE LESSON OF THE SICK, OLD LION Years ago I read the story of a very old and sickly ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25, Matthew 6:26, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come To The Banquet

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 10, 2021

Jesus gives us a lesson on humility and gives us a look at being a blessing to all people we come into contact with.

Come to the Banquet Luke 14:15-23 Introduction- Good morning church! Some of the best things happen when you hear God’s Word and respond. Wither you are in a church or you are listening by internet, know that God’s Word can change your life forever. To have deep faith is to trust the truth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Rapture At His Coming Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 2, 2017

To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. The Rapture (caught up) at His Coming Remarks. 1. In this lesson series we are going to be discussing the theme: “The Rapture at His Coming.” We will address the first theory of pre-millennialism in this lesson; and that is: “Will there be a rapture (caught up),” at the second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man's Law Vs God's Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

This sermon's main point is to understand that we are justified by faith in Jesus Christ, not by the works of the law, and to appreciate the power of God's grace and the limitations of legalism.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into the heart of Paul's letter to the Galatians, where we'll explore themes of faith, grace, and the limitations of legalism. As we set the stage, let's remember the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author, who said, "Faith, as Paul saw it, was a ...read more

Topics: Alive, Christ

Core 52 Week 37 - Alive In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 14, 2020

To be consistently transformed into the image of Jesus, we're going to need a power greater than ourselves. That's where the Holy Spirit comes in.

You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5443309 Core 52 Week 37 - The Holy Spirit • Security blanket/power symbols • Q: What does the Holy Spirit do for us? • mystifying to most Christians. • the closest member of the trinity isn’t Jesus - he is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, Titus 3:5, 1 Corinthians 6:11, John 15:26, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Action Matters Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people know the resurrection power of the Lord. Then we put our Words into Action

Opening Video: Shindler’s list movie clip – I could have done more! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27, John 16:32-33, James 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ, I Am...re-Created For Good Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

We were dead in sin, but we are alive in Christ! It is by grace, through faith (the core of the gospel). But there is more: God re-created us to do good works for his glory.

In Christ, I Am…Re-Created for Good—Ephesians 2:1-10 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Verses 8 and 9 are the gospel in about 30 words, and you would do well to memorize them as a summary of the gospel. You might go through verse 10: (Reread Ephesians 2:8-10.) The gospel is good news. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Sermon

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011

He's Alive, come and see!

Four friends were talking about death. One of them asked the other three, "When you are in your casket and people are mourning you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first man said, "I’d like to hear them say that I was a fine physician in my time and a great family man." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Isn't Into Dead Things

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

being alive in Christ

Intro: the family cat had been run over and Tommy was heartbroken. His mother to ease his pain said, Tommy, don’t feel bad, our cat is in heaven. Tommy looked at his mom and said, why does God want a dead cat in heaven? This is good theology, God isn’t into dead things. Years ago there was a movie ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Christ All Will Be Made Alive

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2016

To show that in Second Adam - the LORD JESUS CHRIST, all who accepts Him as LORD, SAVIOR and MASTER are all made alive, meaning all who came from failure first adam.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your spirit alive? Yes. Romans 8:10 Romans 8:10 (Amplified Bible) But if Christ lives in you, [then although] your [natural] body is dead by reason of sin and guilt, the spirit is alive because of [the] righteousness [that He imputes to you]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping Your Joy Alive Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 1, 2008

In this Psalm, we notice three aspects of this topic of joy and the motivations that can keep us joyful.

Keeping Your Joy Alive Griffith Baptist Church – 8/3/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 40 Main Verse: Psalms 40:8 - I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. The Introduction 1. God Helps the Troubled – 40:1-3 2. God Helps the Humble – 40:4-5 3. God Helps the Obedient – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dead In Adam; Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 15, 2006

In Romans 5:12-21 we see a vivid picture of what God sees when He looks at the world. There are those that are dead in Adam and there are those that are alive in Christ. Where does God find you today?

The Good News of God Series By Greg Johnson October 15, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 5:12-21 God’s Word says (Romans 5:12-21 NIV) "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned-- {13} ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alive All Your Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 6, 2008

What is the abundant life Jesus promised? Not activity, not longevity, not prosperity, not congeniality. It is generosity; giving returns fulfillment.

I was just making small talk, asking the kind of questions you ask when you have finished commenting about the weather and you are scared to discuss politics or religion. I asked him, “Have you lived here all your life?” Quick as a flash came back his answer, “Not yet. Not yet I haven’t.” Oh, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist