Sermons on Dead Are Raised:

Can The Dead Hear?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

When the heart goes out of our faith, then the life goes out of our church. A vital congregation has its source in God.

Nobody wants to be a part of a dead church. Not even Jesus! In the last book of the Bible, the book of Revelation, we find Jesus speaking to the church in a city called Sardis, and you know what he says? He says: “I know your works; you have a name [for] being alive, but [actually] you are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wanted Dead Or Alive

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

A Parable of Preparedness

WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE The Bible is a book about relationships and love. Christ is the friend who “sticketh closer than a brother.” God is Father. Christ is the bridegroom and we, the church are His bride. Right now Christ is physically “absent” while He is preparing a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Dead But Now Alive Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Apr 16, 2015

God's view of those outside of Christ

Dead But Now Alive Ephesians 2: 1-5 Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ, the biblical account of the last hours of Christ’s earthly life. Some claim it was too violent and graphic. Some claimed it was anti-Semitic, though the producer filmed his own hand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Sea Giving Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

A series looking at giving of our time, talents and money

Dead Sea Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 April 7, 2013 The Dead Sea is called the Dead Sea for a reason: it's dead. This is because of its salt content. It is the saltiest body of water on the planet, nine times saltier than the ocean. It is so salty that no fish can live in it. It is so salty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Men Walking

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015

So are we dead men walking? Is it a possibility that the Spirit of God has left us? Are we more sensitive to people than the Holy Spirit? Do we really Love God above everything else in life? If so, is it evident (genuinely) to folks around us?

Opening illustration: A popular movie several years ago, based on real events, gave an interesting angle on this. Apparently most states that have Death Row put the execution chamber close to that cell block. When a prisoner comes to that fateful day when he is to be killed, he is released from his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Dreams Are Not Dead!

Contributed by Kathie Saari on Aug 2, 2015

Don't be fooled, you're dreams are NOT dead. Jesus came to bring life to those dead places in your life.

SHES NOT DEAD , JUST ASLEEP Does it look like your dreams are dead? Does it look like the promises of God will never happen to you? Your dreams are NOT dead, just asleep! Story of Jarius' daughter, a little girl about 12 years old. Jesus challenged their faith and said to them: " Don't be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:49-56

Denomination: *other

The Journey Of A Dead Fish?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2016

We must learn to thrive on the battle field... Even a dead fish can swim down stream. Arise and dream.

THE JOURNEY OF A DEAD FISH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE WE READY? DIFFICULT? PERILOUS TIMES ARE COMING? WHAT ARE WE READY FOR...? DO WE RELEAS THE WAR FARE WE ARE FACING? JESUS SETS THE BOYS DOWN AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES OVER LOOKING THE TEMPLE... AND SOMEONE ASKS THE ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, Dead And Buried Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016

The death of Jesus is proven by the information which John gives concerning the details of His burial.

7 17 2016 “Jesus, Dead and Buried” John 19:30 -42 We ended our last study with John 19:30: “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.” When Jesus died He not only completed all of the work on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30-42

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Talking

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 2, 2020

The doctrine of Hell is a much maligned and neglected truth.

“Dead Man Talking” Luke 16:19-31 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Chris Smith on Dec 12, 2017

Many of you have been through rejection, abuse, torment, hurt & pain. You are not living in the trap of the incident you are living in the trap of the big three; Offense, Bitterness and Unforgiveness. How do i deal with each one of these in my life?

Dead Man Walking Matthew 18: 21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. The 3 biggest enemies of the soul of mankind are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walking Twice Dead

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 7, 2022

The church needs to be reminded of the need for continued vigilance, to remain strong in the faith and to defend itself against heresy.

Jude wrote this letter to warn believers of false teachers (Colossians 2:4) that were teaching the Christians that they could do what they wanted without fear of reprisal from God. Many believers in today's churches may still act in this manner. We need to heed the warning of these false ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spiritually Dead Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at those who were once Christians but are now spiritually dead.

The Spiritually Dead Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to Revelation 3. We are going to look at a lot of scripture today, but that is where we will start. A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Wanted Dead Or Alive Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 3, 2023

Do you want to have a dead faith or one that is alive in Christ Jesus

“Wanted dead or alive” James 2:14-26 Intro- Good morning church We have been in a series “Faith without works is dead”. We have been looking at what happens in our life after we have accepted Christ as Lord of our lives. Sadly for some, they do not change very much. In fact, some people we do ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Nazarene

A Dead Dog Image

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 27, 2022

A dead dog is a very unpleasant image to think about. But, if any of us live in fear on a daily basis, the dead dog we see is ourselves. Mephibosheth had an encounter with fear; and thereafter, looked upon himself as a dead dog.

Back when I was in college, a friend and I used to go cave exploring as often as possible. Sometimes we went caving about twice a week. One evening we followed a lead for a new cave that we heard about, one that was in the top of a ridge and was supposed to be really huge. When someone tells you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Flies In A Nation Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 18, 2025

America did not begin in perfection — but it began in fear of God. Our earliest laws quoted Scripture. But dead flies do not fall all at once. The jar spoils slowly.

🪰 DEAD FLIES IN A NATION (National Decay) SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT Ecclesiastes 10:1 “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savor…” PROLOGUE: A NATION ONCE FRAGRANT America did not begin in perfection — but it began in fear of God. Our earliest ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Proverbs 14:34, Proverbs 28:15, Isaiah 1:23, Isaiah 59:14, Habakkuk 1:4, Ecclesiastes 9:18, Isaiah 3:9, Jeremiah 6:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ