Sermons on Dead Hearts:

The Church Of Sardis: A Fellowship Taken Off Life Support (Revelation 3:1-6)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 1, 2024

The church at Sardis received not words of commendation from the Lord Jesus Christ, but instead, rebuke and condemnation as well a warning to wake up and strengthen what remains of its effectiveness, testimony, and purpose. Does this describe the church you attend?

The fifth church mentioned in Revelation 2-3 was located in the city of Sardis, fifty miles east of Smyrna and thirty miles southeast of Thyatira. Like the other churches, it was located in western Asia Minor, now known as the nation of Turkey. Sardis was on the major commercial and trade ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:11-15, Isaiah 11:2-5, Matthew 15:8-9, Mark 7:6, Titus 1:16, Revelation 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Questions That Must Be Answered

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 17, 2022

If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You won’t find Him at the bottom of a dead drink! -You won’t find Him at top of a dead career! -You won’t find Him at the end of a dead ladder! -You won’t find Him in the beginning of a dead relationship!

Luke 24:1-6; Acts 1:9-11 Questions that Must be Answered April 17, 2022 The Two Angels appear at the tomb and ask the women, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” It’s an age-old question that needs an answer from every one of us today! If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Strong In Preaching (4:1,2) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 9, 2021

The proper motive of preachers is a desire for faithfulness to God, not worldly fame.

Tom Lowe 12/19/2020 Scripture:Introduction 2 Timothy 4:1, 2 (NIV) 1. I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2. preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Thing We Have To Fear ...

Contributed by Gary Harrison on Oct 27, 2008

Halloween, elections, Day of the Dead, Communion

The Only thing we have to fear ... Hebrews 12 : 1 - 3 This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself——nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Party Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe reaction to Lazarus rising from the dead.

The party John 11: 47- 57 I heard an interesting story last week. Apparently this pastor had just finished his message, said the closing prayer and went to the door to greet everyone and thank them for coming and of course to hear what they had to say ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-57

Denomination: Baptist

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

"are Your Prayers In The Dead-Letter Department?" Updated Version

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 20, 2022

A sermon about persistent prayer and the justice of God.

“Are Your Prayers in the Dead-Letter Department?” Luke 18:1-8 Have you ever heard about the Postal Service’s “Dead Letter Department?” That’s the place where mail goes when it’s not clearly addressed or doesn’t have enough postage and the sender’s identity can’t be figured out. There the letter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

A Life Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 9, 2010

The empty tomb means that we are freed from the power of sin over our lives and we can live the kind of lives God originally intended right now in the present.

A Life of Discipline: Lent week 3 March 7, 2010 Intro: The season of Lent can sometimes feel like the opposite of the season of Advent, don’t you think? Advent, our preparation for Christmas, seems to be full of excitement and anticipation and joy and merriness, as we prepare to gather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Seduction Of Satan

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

Satan is after the hearts and lives of everyone and will go to great lengths to lure you to him.

THE SEDUCTION OF SATAN Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; John 10:10 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who You Gonna Call? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

Just as Jesus’ disciples were put on the spot by the Pharisees, the day will come when you must speak for your Savior.

Who You Gonna Call? Lent Series Pt 2 March, 23, 2014 Matthew 9:9-13 I Eyes of Reality A Truth be told then... 1 Matthew, who also went by Levi, was seen by people as an extortionist & sellout because he was a tax-collector. a The Romans occupied Israel, collected taxes from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Empty This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 3, 2013

This Easter message is an opportunity to present the gospel by asking the question concerning what is your "empty" the Easter -- an empty heart, an empty cross, or an empty tomb.

WHAT IS YOUR EMPTY THIS EASTER? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: AFTER THE SERVICE, WHEN WE GET HOME, WE WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE AN EASTER EGG HUT FOR MY GRANDSON. NOW, PREVIOUS TO THIS EVENT, I TOOK GREAT JOY IN HIDING THE EASTER BASKETS FOR OUR KIDS. I HAD A SIMPLE RULE; AS THEY GOT OLDER THE HIDING PLACES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God That Promises Is The God That Performs

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 5, 2005

While Abraham was old he did not consider his own body now dead---Neither the deadness of Sarah’s womb.

This morning talk about--- Where does God want me to be What does God want me to be Where does God want me to be God has a road he wants us to go down---- We’ve taken the wrong exit Like men- afraid to ask directions There are some pot holes- curves- construction Phillipians 3:13-17 Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If There Is No Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 22, 2008

If there is no resurrection from the dead then what? 1- Then preaching is useless 2- Then faith is futile 3- Then sin controls 4- Then Christ is dead

INTRO.- No gas means no driving or less driving. "The average national price of a gallon of gas hit an all-time record high of $3.28 this week. Meaning that wherever you’re going this summer, it might be cheaper to mail your car." Letterman said, "Gas prices, aren’t they crazy? It’s so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ghosts Of The Godly

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Dead Christians came out of the graves when Jesus rose from the dead, and this leads to many questions about the ghosts of the godly.

History is full of the weird and mysterious in relation to the dead. In Barbados, in the West Indies, in 1812, a vault was opened and three coffins were in a confused state. In 1815 and 1819 it was opened, and again, each time the coffins were in disarray. The Governor, Lord Cambermere had the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:5-54

Joanna - A Changed Women

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jul 19, 2008

Joanna had such a love for the Lord Jesus Christ that she wanted to tell people about Him.

Joanna – 20th July 2008 am Luke 8:1-3 Joanna means, “Jehovah hath shown favour,” or “The Lord is grace” or “gift of God.” I. She was Healed By Christ When we come to this passage of Scripture, it is normally Mary that we concentrate on, but we are told that there were “certain women” and that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist