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  • Olusegun Ayobami Sanni avatar

    A Living Dog Is Better Than A Dead Lion Series

    Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 9, 2018
     | 17,193 views

    There is hope for everyone of us because “when there is life, there is hope” and a dead person, whatever important and noble he could have been cannot change anything.

    Introduction: Dog was one of the most an unclean and despicable creature to the Jews; but a living one is better than a lion that is dead already. The most despicable living man’s state is preferable to that of the mot noble that has died impenitent. Thus it is better to be a live coward than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Dead-Beat Christians (Sermon On Soul Winning)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,143 views

    I read again this week the wonderful story about Ed Kimball, a Sunday school teacher.

    He won a young fellow to the Lord who became the well-known D. L. Moody. After evangelizing America, D. L. Moody started to evangelize England. There in England Frederick B. Meyer heard his message. One of the illustrations that Moody used did not at first stir Brother Meyer. Then one of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Jones avatar

    Spiritual Renewal: Raising Lazarus From The Dead

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,359 views

    Through the power of God, Lazarus was brought back to life after being dead for days. Let us explore five key points from this miraculous story and discover how they relate to us spiritually.

    Point 1: The Power of God's Timing (John 11:6) In the story of Lazarus, we witness Jesus deliberately delaying His arrival to the scene. This delay may seem puzzling, but it reminds us that God works according to His perfect timing. In our own lives, we often find ourselves waiting for answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Travis Moore avatar

    But God Part 1- Dead On Arrival – But God Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019
     | 3,869 views

    Part 1 of a series looking at God's remarkable intervention in the lives of people.

    But God part 1 Dead On Arrival – But God Eph 2:4 - But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Introduction – But God moments --- ? Genesis 20:3 – Abimelech ? Genesis 31:7 – Laban ? Genesis 45:8 – Joseph ? Exodus 13:18 – Israel ? Judges 15:19 – Samson ? 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    What If Jesus Did Rise From The Dead

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2020
     | 3,363 views

    A sermon on the resurrection, including some apologetic proofs of the resurrection.

    What if Jesus DID Rise from the Dead An Easter Sermon Chuck Sligh April 19, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Part 8 - Sardis: The Church Alive But Dead Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 21, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    Can a church have the appearance of being alive organizationally but dead spiritually? Jesus identifies that church in his message to Sardis

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com View this sermon at https://youtu.be/3TRIaa_CqZQ Introduction We are now looking at the 5 of 7 Churches addressed to by Jesus himself in the Book of Revelation. These churches were located in the Roman Province of Asia Minor, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Elijah And The First Child To Be Raised From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 23, 2024
     | 1,113 views

    Elijah had been staying with a widow and several others in Zarephath, outside Israel's borders. Tragedy struck when the widow's son died. What would happen next?

    Introduction: Elijah had come to Zarephath, a city in Sidon—Jezebel’s home country!—at the LORD’s command after living near the brook Cherith in Israel. In Zarephath, he stayed in a boarding house, we might say, operated by the widow whom the LORD had shown him. It seemed things were going well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Dead Bones Still Carry Power Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 302 views

    This passage offers deep lessons on legacy, faith, divine power, and the enduring impact of a life yielded to God. It is a reminder that even when a man of God is no longer active, his influence, prayers, and anointing can still speak.

    WHEN DEAD BONES STILL CARRY POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:4; Psalm 112:6; Proverbs 10:7; Acts 19:11-12; Isaiah 55:11 INTRODUCTION: The latter part of 2 Kings 13 presents two powerful scenes: the final prophetic encounter between Elisha and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Payne avatar

    Dead Flies The Little Things That Rot The Soul Series

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 18, 2025
     | 120 views

    There are things in my life that never destroyed me all at once — they didn’t hit me like a storm… they leaked into me like a slow poison.

    🪰 “DEAD FLIES” — When Little Things Rot a Soul SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT Ecclesiastes 10:1 “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savor: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.” PROLOGUE There are things in my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising Lazarus From The Dead Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
     | 43 views

    What is Jesus’ attitude towards death?

    1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    The First Person Jesus Raised From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 5, 2025
     | 95 views

    A widow in the city of Nain had lost her only son to death. Then Jesus came by and performed a miracle!

    The first person Jesus raised from the dead Introduction: Jesus had already performed a number of miracles such as the overwhelming load of fish for Peter’s boat (Luke 5) and the healing of a paralytic (Luke 5:17-26). The miracles weren’t limited to men, only, as He had healed Peter’s own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 14, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    Six historical facts surrounding Jesus’ death, six alternate explanations, and compelling evidence to believe the resurrection of Jesus best explains these six facts.

    When I was a junior in high school (quite a few years ago!), one of my best friends became a Christian. Because I was an atheist at the time and because my friend Paul had been one of my partying buddies, I gave him a really hard time about his newfound faith in Jesus. I remember going up to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Living Among The Dead: A Portrait Of A Manipulated Destiny

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 887 views

    The situations of some people whose destinies are being manipulated by the enemy can be described as the living among the dead, but deliverance is possible through the power of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    The Living among the Dead: A Portrait of a Manipulated Destiny Study Text: John 11:32-44, Revelation 3:1 Introduction: Lazarus was not supposed to die, because Jesus said his sickness was not unto death, but his destiny was manipulated. He died, and was buried four days before the Lord could ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Dead Churches, Visions Of Glory, And Apologetics Blogs

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 1,546 views

    The older generation, oi vey, they just don't get it do they? They act like we're on some sort of pleasure cruise to heaven. I really can't understand it myself. These churches will be dead in ten, twenty, thirty, or forty years.

    The older generation, oi vey, they just don't get it do they? They act like we're on some sort of pleasure cruise to heaven. I really can't understand it myself. These churches will be dead in ten, twenty, thirty, or forty years. Many are dead today. Why? There is no effort to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Do You Do With A Dead Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,130 views

    When Jesus died, no one expected Him to rise from the dead. But if you don't believe Jesus is coming back from the dead, what do you do with a dead Jesus?

    OPEN: Back when I was in High School, I had a poem by John Donne on a poster on my wall that looked like parchment paper. It was cool, and the words sounded impressive. The last few words of the poem read this way: “Each man's death diminishes me, for I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ