Sermons on Dead People:

Easter 2018: The Walking Dead

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 1, 2018

This message is about how we are to be dead to sin because Jesus died for our sins forever delivering us from its power.

The Walking Dead Easter 2018 Scriptures: Matthew 27:50-54; Luke 9:59-60; Romans 6 When Jesus took His last breath, this is what is recorded in Matthew 27:52-53 says, “The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised and coming out of the tombs after His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54, Luke 9:59-60, Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019

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

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Healed People Heal People

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 11, 2002

Characteristics of people helpers.

1 - After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him. 2 - and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; 3 - Joanna ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Salty People; Peaceful People

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006

Jesus told his disciples (and us) to have salt within us, and peace between us.

John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." But Jesus said, "Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Advent People Are Patient People

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 7, 2007

In the Season of Advent, we are reminded to be patient with God and patient with people.

Title: Advent People Are Patient People Text: Romans 15:4-13 Thesis: In the Season of Advent, we are reminded to be patient with God and patient with people. Introduction Frank Thomas was a great baseball player who really came into his own in the 1990’s when he played for the Chicago White ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurting People Hurting People Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

Write this down… IT’S EASY FOR HURTING PEOPLE TO HURT PEOPLE

HURTING PEOPLE HURTING PEOPLE Maybe you think that is a mistake… Nope! Today, as we look at our Faith Family Tree, we are going to be looking at Joseph. Listen: We are going to take this very familiar story and look at it in a new way, to try to learn something new. Hopefully it is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:23, Genesis 4:23-40

Denomination: Baptist

Changed People Change People Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2018

Jesus uses changed people to change people

Little Books with a Big Message Changed People Change People Titus 2 Pastor Pat Damiani August 26, 2018 ENGAGE Sarah, the church gossip and self-appointed arbiter of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's business. Several church members were unappreciative of her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Church People: My People Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 3, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, your perception is your reality.

CHURCH PEOPLE: MY PEOPLE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 3, 2021) “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4: 19, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Exodus 9:29, Job 4:11, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 34:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

"Hush Child, God Ain't Dead!"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2006

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Jesus healing 2 people

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Mark 5: 21-43 "Hush child, God ain’t dead!" 21 ¶ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

From Living Dead To Truly Alive Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Apr 2, 2007

... follow along as we step through this text together you will learn that moving from the living dead to being truly alive gives you reason to “LIVE out LOUD”.

From Living Dead to Truly Alive Ephesians 2:1-10 Today’s text is perhaps the single greatest explanation of how we arrive at a “LIVE out LOUD” Christianity in the Bible. Paul explores the radical transformation we experience because of God’s resurrection salvation – from death to life. Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking People Where They Are

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Faith and obedience take precedence over ritual.

Thesis: Faith and obedience take precedence over ritual. Intro.: 1. Tonight we conclude our study of "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" 2. In this last lesson we want to turn to 2 Chronicles 30 and the story of Hezekiah's celebration of the Passover. a. We will discern an important principle in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:18-20

Shipwrecked: Our Condition Before Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 27, 2025

Using the analogy of a shipwreck, this sermon on Ephesians 2:1-3 explores Paul's stark description of our condition without Christ: spiritually dead, helplessly swept along by the currents of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and destined for God's just wrath.

Introduction Imagine a person who has survived a terrible shipwreck. They are floating alone in the middle of a vast, dark ocean. Though they are breathing and their heart is beating, are they truly alive? They are cut off from land, from safety, from any source of help. They are completely at the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Some of us here are living as if we were in a dark cold tomb where no light could enter. We are dressed in our Sunday best and some of us will probably be buried looking very much like we are today. But friend what is on the inside in your heart?

I am the resurrection John Chapter 11 Mark Aarssen New St. Andrews Dover March 3, 2013 Week 3. We travel with Jesus from safety to danger The Holy Land was split in four sections ruled by four brothers As long as Jesus did not cross the line He would be safe from Herod As long as you and I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Thy Way: Gehazi, On A Mission Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 31, 2020

A distraught mother came to the prophet Elisha. Gehazi was Elisha's servant so Elisha sent him on this mission of mercy. What happened?

Introduction: Suppose your son or daughter died unexpectedly. Now suppose your child had been the result of a promise, but that child is gone, seemingly, forever. Then suppose you were able to find a prophet, especially the one who assured you that your child was going to be born. What might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Really Happened To People Who Died Before The Resurrection Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2007

This is a study on Sheol - the abode of the dead. This concept is found both in the Old and the New Testament.

SHEOL: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO PEOPLE WHO DIED BEFORE THE RESURECTION OF JESUS? All who died before the resurrection went to SHEOL. Ecclesiastes 9:2-3 (HCSB) Everything is the same for everyone: there is one fate for the righteous and the wicked, for the good and the bad, for the clean and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational