Sermons on Cultural Death:

Csi Golgotha: Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Why would God send His Son to die for us? The answer is simple: LOVE. You’ve heard of a crime of passion. The cross was a place of passion. But it wasn’t our passion; it was the loving passion of God who loved us enough to send His Son to die for us.

INTRODUCTION Easter is only two weeks away. Next Sunday, NY Times bestselling author, Joel Rosenberg, will be back with us. He’ll be speaking in the Sunday morning services and at 5:30 I’ll interview about his latest book and about events in the Middle East in light of Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Why—jesus Died! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Why Jesus Really had to Die on the Cross

Romans 3:25 “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” (NIV) The False (Why’s): 1) Jesus did not die by accident! John 10:17-18 Nobody took Jesus’ life from Him, He gave it up voluntarily! 2) Jesus did not die as a martyr! Acts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Meet Thy God,

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

Death

Amos 4 v 11 I have overthrown some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and ye were as a firebrand plucked out of the burning: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.12 Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:11-13

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Died For Me

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jan 1, 2016

To recognize hoe Jesus gave his life for me

Jesus Died For Me Robert A. Glass 9/14/15 He died for me, So I could live. He cleansed my sins, And did forgive. And now I walk, A narrow path. Led on by God, Or face His Wrath. One day soon, My life will end To Heaven’s gate, I will ascend. And then I’ll walk Forever more, On ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:20-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our God Reigns Supreme! Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 4, 2021

Isaiah moves on to greater heights as the time of desolation begins to fade into oblivion in light of the glory which is to come. As the Good News is announced, a new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people.

ISAIAH 52: 7–12 OUR GOD REIGNS SUPREME! [REVELATION 19:5-9] Our passage in Isaiah moves on to greater heights as the time of desolation begins to fade into oblivion in light of the glory which is to come. The reference to the beautiful … feet of him that brings good tidings (Isa 52:7) is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:15-17, Isaiah 52:12

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service For Bob Alexander

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

Today we find ourselves in the valley of death that the Psalmist talked about…..it is a difficult place to be but it is also a place where we can experience the presence of God.

Funeral Service for Bob Alexander 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 Good morning. My name is David Henderson and I am privileged to be Bob Alexander’s pastor and have had the good fortune to have known he and Vivian for nearly 20 years. On behalf of the family I want to thank you of you for your presence here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Went Through His Mind?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 22, 2016

Inductive sermon focusing on what went through Jesus' mind at each stage of His crucifixion... YOU!

WHAT WENT THROUGH HIS MIND? MATTHEW 27:27-50 [EASTER SUNDAY 2016] THREAD: WHAT WENT THROUGH JESUS’ MIND THE WHOLE DAY HE WAS CRUCIFIED? Matthew 27:27-31 Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Trial: The Execution Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2017

We examine several surprising signs that occurred when Jesus was executed and died.

Scripture Six years ago, I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is Coming Down A Dusty Road

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 3, 2016

How Christ can raise the dead.

Life is coming down a dusty road Mark 5: 35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? 36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 25, 2022

The message of the cross is a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are being saved it is the wisdom of God. Do we have a "cross centered" view today?

THE CROSS Text: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25, 1 Corinthians 2:1-6 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING I love studying God’s Word. I absolutely love it. I would rather study God’s Word than watch football or go to a UFC fight, which is saying a lot, because I enjoy both of those things. I would rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When A Church Makes God Sick Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2018

Tepid Faith is condemned by Holy God. The Risen Saviour calls us to hot faith that impels us to glorify His Name.

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Walks Towards Death So We Can Live Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 27, 2013

Jesus was a revolutionary who everyone was talking about prior to the feast of Passover.

I’ve been reading and re-reading the Palm Sunday story this week, not so much for the story itself because that is familiar to all of us – Jesus comes to Jerusalem for Passover, He sends His disciples off to steal a donkey (it’s ok – I’m sure they took it back when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Clock Is Ticking Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 30, 2013

The church is intended to change the culture where it is established. Too often the culture changes the churches. Will God "give us up"?

1. [Joe Wright's Prayer -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0bTMQvTRMs 2. Looking at our Place in Our Culture a. Called to change our culture -- Acts 17.6 b. Too often, culture changes us -- 7 churches of Asia 3. Our Temptation -- keep quiet and our faith to ourselves 4. Our Commitment -- first and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ