Sermons on Dead Saints:

Precious Is The Death Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

This verse is at once both beautiful and startling. It provides a measure of comfort and assurance. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” That’s good to hear at times like this.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Precious Is the Death Psalm 116:15 Introduction: This verse is at once both beautiful and startling. It provides a measure of comfort and assurance. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Christ Is Not Risen

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 21, 2014

How important is the empty tomb to the Christian faith? If Jesus did not rise from the dead He is a complete fraud, and Christianity is of no value whatsoever to anyone.

Dakota Community Church April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday 2014 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Is Alive

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2013

Jesus was raised from the dead giving victory over death and declaring Himself God. (Resurrection Sunday service which includes songs in the message)

Jesus Is Alive March 31, 2013 Resurrection Sunday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus was raised from the dead giving victory over death and declaring Himself God. Focus Passage: Matthew 27 - 28 (Pew Bible page 1148) Introduction: As the world chases ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Surprised Come Judgment Day

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 11, 2012

Don't Be Surprised Come Judgment Day 1) We all will rise from the dead 2) We all will stand before Jesus

Do you like surprises? It depends doesn’t it? If it’s your birthday you probably don’t mind a surprise or two. I doubt very much, however, if you like surprises at school or at work. Surprises at places like these usually cause stress. That’s because the surprise is often a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Proclaim The Good News Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 25, 2008

Easter Sunday! Like the Prophet Isaiah, like Jesus who was prophecied, we are to be proclaimers of this Good News! Jesus has risen from the dead!

PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS The top news headlines for March 19, 2008, were as follows: Brenda Martin continues to languish in Mexican jail awaiting charges for fraud. A junior cabinet minister from the Canadian government visited her in the Guadalajara jail but held out little hope that the Harper ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

I Can Do What I Want Because God Forgives All Sin Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 4, 2008

In Romans 6 Paul gives us wisdom concerning being dead to sin and alive to God. A much needed message in a world of compromise by christians

I CAN DO WHAT I LIKE BECAUSE GOD FORGIVES ALL SIN ROMANS 6.1-23 The story is told of a man who had heard of a church where they believed in sinless perfection after you had come to Christ and were baptised. He joined the church, professed faith and was baptised in a freezing cold river in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Feb 28, 2011

This sermon is from the story of the valley of dry bones and how that God is wanting to speak to that in your life which you have counted as dead or lost.

HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS Discouragement is dissatisfaction with the past, distaste for the present, and distrust of the future. It is the result of blindness. It is ingratitude for the blessings of yesterday, indifference to the opportunities of today, and insecurity regarding strength for tomorrow. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reactions To Jesus’ Revelations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. This message will look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2010

Water baptism is a public proclamation of one’s belief in Jesus Christ who died, was buried, and rose from the dead personally for them.

It’s a beautiful sunny day right here at the shores of Lake Michigan! This is the day and the place that the Lord has made for you and me! Praise God?? Rejoice!! Today is a good day to do a baptism! But why is it that there are so many differing thoughts about baptism? Some baptize infants; ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Insurrection

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2009

Jesus revolts against the powers of sin and the devil in order to save humankind. His final coup d’etat is His resurrection from the dead.

-I know it’s an older story but how many of y’all have seen the movie or read the novel, The Caine Mutiny? -If you haven’t seen it, it is a great flick. You need to see it. -It stars the late, great Humphrey Bogart -I think it is one of his best performances and they would have cleaned up on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of Easter

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2010

No other holiday is as critical to the Christian faith as Easter. The very foundation of Christianity stands or crumbles on the truthfulness of the assertion that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

The Importance of Easter 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-19 Introduction: No other holiday is as critical to the Christian faith as Easter. The very foundation of Christianity stands or crumbles on the truthfulness of the assertion that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Easter is not about religious ritual or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's New Deal Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 28, 2014

The same Jesus who walked the dusty trails of Israel, died on a cross, arose from the dead, and ascended on high is now our Mediator with God.

God’s New Deal Hebrews Series Hebrews 8.1-13 May 7, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In our text we will see a glimpse of Jesus’ heavenly work. 1 It’s inspiring, encouraging, exciting to know that this moment, One who bears the scars ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Risen

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Apr 9, 2020

Understanding the resurrection of Jesus from the dead is important for our Christian life and worship. This sermon presents some remarks and SEVEN POINTS ABOUT THE RESURRECTION

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS He is risen … is the same as saying 'He is alive'. Someone will say 'but I thought you said He was dead – yes but that is not the end of the story. He is risen • No one prays to a dead person – He is alive!!! • A dead person does not communicate to anyone • We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:40-41, Luke 24:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tune In - Pt. 2 - Broadcast Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

Dead air. Static. Interference. All keep us from tuning in and being able to hear. However, hearing is essential. Lean in and tune in this year!

Tune In Pt. 2 - Broadcast I. Introduction ?The last time I was with you was the last Sunday of 2017. I started this series because, like for many of you, 2017 was a quite year. Scripture makes it clear that God is speaking. We are told that we are to live on every word that is proceeding out of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tune In - Pt. 3 - Static Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

Dead air. Static. Interference. All keep us from tuning in and being able to hear. However, hearing is essential. Lean in and tune in this year!

Tune In Pt. 3 - Static I. Introduction ?I don’t know about you but one of the most frustrating things in life is trying to listen to the radio when there is static! This is especially true when you are on the road when there is an important ball game on and you carefully scroll through the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3, Daniel 9:20-23, Daniel 10:2-3, Daniel 10:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal