Sermons on Dead Bury Dead:

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 35 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 17, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. We have seen what I call a roller coast effect in the life of Jacob. If we were to chart it on the board it would look like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Do You Listen To? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2019

Over the years I've learned that I've got to be careful who I trust and listen to. I've found that the experts can even be wrong? So if I can't even be sure of the experts... who can I listen to that I can always trust?

OPEN: (I put a copy of the covers of the “National Enquirer” and the “Globe” on screen side by side) How many of you ever seen these magazines at the supermarket? These are what are known as “tabloid magazines.” As you can tell from the headlines, these are not reliable news sources. In fact, they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 17, 2013

When we realize what life is about we will be able ot enjoy peace, and great blesings

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week as we examined verse eight of chapter two of Colossians we spent much time talking about spiritual abduction. • In the conclusion of that message I suggested a way the Bible teaches us to be able to keep from falling prey to the empty deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankful: Risen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore and appreciate the three monumental reasons to be thankful as highlighted in Matthew 28:1-10: the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the angels' message, and the commission to go.

Good morning, church family! I think we can all agree, there's a whole lot to be thankful for, right? We've got life, love, laughter, and, most importantly, our Lord Jesus Christ. Today we're gonna dive into a powerful passage from Matthew 28:1-10, where we're reminded of three monumental reasons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Topics: Thankfulness, Resurrection

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

There is a cost involved with discipleship, in moving from the crowd to the committed.

The Cost of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-22 What is the cost of discipleship? Jesus urged His followers to count the cost, but have any of us really taken the time to think about the cost of following Jesus, and have we settled in our hearts that we are willing to follow Him, no matter what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Holiness

If Christ Isnot Risen

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 22, 2002

All of Christianity hinges on the fact that Christ is risen.

If Christ Is Not Risen I Corinthians 15: 12-17 1. If there is no resurrection then Christ is not risen 2. If Christ is not risen then.  Preaching is in vain  Faith is in vain  Anyone who says that He did is falsely testifying of the fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding To Responsibility

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

Encouraging responsibility towards God; Fellow Christians; and the unsaved.

I Thessalonians 4:1 - 12 I. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 4:1dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You are doing this already, and we encourage you to do so more and more. [NLT] a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Nailed It

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

We use the saying when someone does something perfectly. “They nailed it” JESUS perfectly forgave us and provided for our salvation when HE NAILED IT to the cross. Jesus Christ perfectly ‘nailed it’, salvation for you and me.

2011.08.21.Sermon.He Nailed It WILLIAM AKEHURST HSWC We use the saying when someone does something perfectly. “They nailed it” JESUS perfectly forgave us and provided for our salvation when HE NAILED IT to the cross. Jesus Christ perfectly ‘nailed it’, salvation for you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Thanks Living"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 15, 2016

The sermon is based on the idea of how we can live a life of being thankful by setting our minds on being thankful, by not being selfish, and by putting off and putting on.

Thanks-Living Colossians 3:1-15 How does one live a life of Thanks type Living? 1. Thanks-Living is Setting One’s Mind Chapter 3 :1says, "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above A. Do Not set Ones Mind on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Happy To Die - In The Lord!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2016

Funeral Sermon for 65 year old faithful Christian who died unexpectedly.

Purposes in Funerals: *Honor Loved One *Comfort Family *Reminder for the Living *Honor God John 11:21--27 ESV Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you." Jesus said to her, "Your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Holy Life

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2023

Does the new life in Christ mean we can be careless about sin or careful to live sin free? Is holiness important or is that just self-righteousness?

May we Christians just believe and not obey Jesus Christ? Can we be attached to the vine and not bear fruit? So what are we going to say? Should we continue sinning so grace will multiply? Absolutely not! All of us died to sin. How can we still live in it? (Romans 6:2 CEB) May we return to living ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hopeful

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 3, 2008

5th Sunday in Lent Sermon The raising of Lazarus

Fifth Sunday in Lent John 11:1- 45 Hopeful "Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's On First?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Is Christ’s resurrection of first importance in your life?

SPECIAL OCCASION: EASTER SUNDAY TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-22 TITLE: “WHO’S ON FIRST?” INTRODUCTION: A. Growing up in Kentucky, I can testify to the fact that there is a huge rivalry in college basketball between the University of Kentucky and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Amen That Changed The World

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2006

The resurrection was God’s joyous and triumphant "AMEN!" to Jesus’ words on the cross, "it is finished."

The Amen That Changed the World TCF Easter Sunday Sermon April 16, 2006 Lest I disappoint those of you anticipating the sermon I would preach this Sunday from 1 Peter chapter 6, as Jim Garrett told you last week, I invite you first to turn there with me. Wait! Let this be a lesson to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational