Sermons on Dead In Sin:

Sardis: Confessions Of A Dying Church Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Sardis and how they were spiritually dead and didn't know it.

As depressing as it might be the opening passage of this letter sounds more like an obituary. The body of believers in Sardis is dead….well almost. Only faint life signs of a faithful remnant remain. For the majority there it was too late, their faith had already flat lined. What begins ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Third Day He Rose Again From The Dead Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2004

This sermon suggests seven consequences if the resurrection of the dead is false. But, because the resurrection of the dead is true, we have hope!

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Against Dream Criminals

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 10, 2002

Dealing with dangerous dreams

POWER AGAINST DREAM CRIMINALS. Dr. D. K. Olukoya Dreaming is a natural way in which the spirit world breaks out into our lives. Dreams can be described as the dark speech of the spirit. They can be keys to unlocking the door to the inner world. Dreams have been referred to as the speech of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dead Man Talking: The Reality Of A Place Called Hell

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 5, 2003

What would the dead tell us if they could speak to us from beyond the grave?

"Dead Man Talking: the reality of a place called Hell" Matthew 7:13-23 In 1875 General William Booth shared what happened to be a prophetic message of the greatest danger facing the Church in the 20th Century of being a false gospel that would preach Conversion without Conviction, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lone Rangers Are Dead Rangers - James 5:14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

Healing and praying for the sick in the church

Introduction Open your Bibles please to James 5. If you made a list of all the commands in the New Testament, would you be surprised to find out that one of them is this: call the elders of the church to your house? It is in James 5:14. God commands you, under certain circumstances, to summon the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14

Power To Heal Series

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Power to Heal” Luke 8:40-56 A sermon for 9/5/21 Pastor John Bright We live in a day of declining trust in authority. People don’t trust the government to protect us. The recent chaos abroad has made it worse. People don’t trust their denominational leaders - that’s about all I can say at this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Acts 8:18-19, Acts 19:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

If Christ Had Not Risen From The Dead : The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 12, 2009

1. NO GOSPEL TO PREACH 2. OUR FAITH WOULD BE IN VAIN 3. THOSE WHO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL WOULD BE LIARS 4.NO SALVATION FOR OUR SOULS 5. THOSE WHO DIED IN CHRIST ARE LOST 6. BELEIVERS WOULD BE PITIABLE 7. NO NEWLIFE AND MEANINGLESS BAPTISM

IF CHRIST HAD NOT RISEN FROM THE DEAD : UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION ************************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. THERE WOULD BE NO GOSPEL TO PREACH 2. OUR FAITH WOULD BE IN VAIN 3. ALL THOSE WHO PROCLAIM THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can You Tell If A Seed Is Living Or Dead

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 11, 2006

Revival / Christian Character

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A SEED IS LIVING OR DEAD? 1 Peter 1:23 Take a careful look at your seeds; just by looking, can you tell if the seeds in which you hold in you hand is alive. Or have you cast judgment and deemed these seeds as useless and dead. When you look at a seed, there is something more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Lazarus: A Dead Man Who Becomes A Picture Of Life

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

Lazarus is a picture of us as believers in Christ.

You guys have heard me say many times the reason we love to gather in here is because it allows us to remember the greatness of the God we want to serve all week long and how what we're doing right now is a corporate celebration, a corporate encouragement and exhortation, but worship is what we do ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Came Back From The Dead Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

What happened in Jesus' resurrection?

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. MY FOLLOWERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN “RESURRECTED ORIENTED” 1. The resurrection was taught in the Old Testament. a. Abraham’s action. “Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God would ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17, John 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 16, 2022

To fail forward means to learn from mistakes. Christians can fail forward by knowing that sin is no longer our master.

INTRODUCTION • Today, we will begin our new five-week series entitled Failing Forward[ Pursuing Spiritual Disciplines. • When we think about the phrase "SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES," what comes to mind? • We may think about prayer, meditation, scripture reading, and fasting, among other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Times Ahead! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2022

Since Christ has been raised from the dead, anticipate the future, ignore the hypocrites, endure the pain, and stop the sinning.

Sylvia Manzer, from Crowley, Louisiana, talks about the time when her five-year-old granddaughter returned home from a Children's Crusade. Her brother asked her why she didn't go up to the altar when they said, “All who want to go to heaven come up.” She replied, “Because I didn't ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34, Revelation 21:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Ephesians 1:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Letter To The Church At Sardis: Appearing Alive, But Actually Dead Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 15, 2023

Sardis was a large and beautiful city in it’s time, with powerful defenses that made the residents over-confident in their ability to defend themselves from invading armies.

"In an address I lately heard, the speaker said that the blessings of the higher Christian life were often like the objects exposed in a shop window, one could see them clearly and yet could not reach them. If told to stretch out his hand and take, a man would answer, I cannot; there is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Following Jesus To The Cross #3 - Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the third message in a series that looks at Jesus final few days before He was crucified. This message considers the anxiety that Jesus was feeling and how He faced His fears on the way to the cross.

INTRODUCTION If you were given a choice, how would you Choose to Die? -- In an accident - quick & relatively painless? -- In your sleep? -- Surrounded by your friends and loved ones? Of course, none of us are given the choice of how we die -- we don’t know until the moment comes. Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-54, Luke 22:42-43

Denomination: *other

Israel: Sick But Healed - Dead But Alive (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013

Peter performed two miracles, both of which are striking illustrations of the nation that Peter was ministering to – Israel. These miracles sent a message to Israel and many did in fact believe in response to these miracles.

Israel – Sick, but Healed, Dead, but Alive Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: 1. In this chapter we have the glorious salvation of Saul of Tarsus who would become the apostle Paul. This man will end up being the central figure in the book of Acts. • To him would be revealed the dispensation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Bible Church