Sermons on Dead Skin:

Easter According To St. John

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 21, 2018

What a blessing it is to have John's account of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead along with the other witness of the Gospels.

Easter According to St. John John 20:1-18 Today we remember the most important day in human history, the day Jesus rose from the dead. This is a day of great joy to us. We put the sorrows of Jesus death behind us and celebrate that Jesus lives. There are basically five accounts that talk about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foundation Of Our Faith

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 4, 2018

The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the foundation of our faith. If He was not raised from the dead, we have no hope.

The Foundation of Our Faith April 1, 2018 Morning Service Easter Sunday Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the foundation of our faith. If He was not raised from the dead, we have no hope. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

Slight Thing For God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 3, 2020

That which was considered ‘dead’ God would resurrect and make water spring forth from barren land.

A slight thing for God 2 Kings 3:18 “This is but a slight thing in the sight of the LORD; He will also give the Moabites into your hand.” Wait a minute……God just knows how to get your attention, just when you think you have got everything planned meticulously, He would squash it so that you look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Catch-22 Is A Two-Edged Sword Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2022

Best of all, when all of us are dead and forgotten, the Church will continue to speak the truth, in season and out.

Homily for Monday of 5th Week in Course Mk 6:53-56 Some time ago the local newspaper ran a story about a Catholic layman who has a healing ministry. The word “miracle” is something like a fighting word in our age of skepticism. We have been trained in science class from our earliest years to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Psalm 132:6-10, 1 Kings 8:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Singing Loud For All To Hear…

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

A survey of the ‘happiest nations’ show Afghanistan coming in dead last which shouldn’t surprise anyone.

A survey of the ‘happiest nations’ show Afghanistan coming in dead last which shouldn’t surprise anyone. But close to it is Zimbabwe. The list varies by the measure used to judge happiness. First century Israel the reason was quite clear. Rome was in charge even when it came to their faith. High ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Of Casual Christianity

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 8, 2022

Flies don’t land on a hot stove. A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive.

What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation 2 & 3. • Ephesus – Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Alive Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 7, 2021

Once we were spiritually dead, but new we are alive because of the gift of God’s grace.

You Are Alive Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A few years ago, when archaeologists began excavating in the courtyard of a medieval monastery, they found seeds that had been dormant for more than 400 years that had begun to grow. King Henry VIII had closed the monastery in 1539, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Key To Christian Living.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2024

We are dead to sin, but alive to God through our Lord Jesus Christ (ROMANS 6:11).

THE KEY TO CHRISTIAN LIVING. Romans 6:3-11. 1. Our Union with Christ is symbolised in our Baptism. The key to Christian living is found in our union with Christ, both in His death and in His resurrection. This is what is symbolised in baptism (ROMANS 6:3-4). The spiritual reality which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of The Resurrection

Contributed by David Magana on Apr 14, 2025

A common objection I hear to the resurrection of Jesus Christ is that people just do not rise from the dead.

A common objection I hear to the resurrection of Jesus Christ is that people just do not rise from the dead. It’s not documented that people rise from the dead. This is the objection. It’s impossible. Medically, scientifically, biologically, within the scope of human experience, it is impossible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Molding God Into Our Image

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 2, 2012

We’ve seen artist’s renditions of Jesus. The flowing blond locks, bright blue eyes and the light skin. Why this portrayal? Some might say to just put a face to what the bible has kept a secret. However, it subtly alludes to a deeper meaning. And that is t

MOLDING GOD INTO OUR IMAGE INTRODUCTION: We’ve seen it a hundreds times-the American artist’s renditions of Jesus. We see the flowing blond locks and the bright blue eyes and the light skin. And why this portrayal? Some might say to just put a face to what the bible has kept a secret. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testimonies From A Graveyard

Contributed by Richard Deem on Mar 1, 2001

Graveyards are not my most favorite places. There’s just something about graveyards. They speak of the dead. There is such a sense of finality associated with a graveyard.

INTRO: Graveyards are not my most favorite places. There’s just something about graveyards. They speak of the dead. There is such a sense of finality associated with a graveyard. In Scripture, we read of one such graveyard. Turn with me to Ezekiel 37:1-3: "The hand of the LORD was upon me, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-3, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Every Action Matters Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people know the resurrection power of the Lord. Then we put our Words into Action

Opening Video: Shindler’s list movie clip – I could have done more! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27, John 16:32-33, James 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus A Friend Of Outcasts

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 15, 2003

“A man with leprosy came to Him and begged Him on his knees, ‘if you are willing, you can make me clean’. Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ He said. Be clean!’ Immediately the leprosy left him and he w

Theme: Jesus a friend of outcasts Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45 Leprosy was and is a horrible and dreaded disease although today it can be cured. Many of us live near the Weija Leprosarium and are not even prepared to go anywhere near the place although many of the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking Free From Sin

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 25, 2017

God through the Apostle Paul gives us an outline for breaking free from sin: 1) Remember who we are (dead to sin, alive in Christ), 2) Say no to temptation, and 3) Say yes to God. Dead people don't sin! With God's help, we can obey rather than sin.

Breaking Free from Sin - Romans 6:1-13 “Dear God, you’re really going to be proud of me! I haven't gossiped, lusted, or lost my temper today. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or overindulgent. I'm very happy about that! But in a few minutes, I'm going to get out of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Matthew 12:43-45, Galatians 5:16, Philippians 4:8, James 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God's Workmanship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

We were dead in trespasses and sins - "But God..."! The gift of faith, and the works we are called to do.

GOD’S WORKMANSHIP. Ephesians 2:1-10. 1. SIN. Speaking to the Christians in Ephesus, the Apostle Paul said: “You - who were dead in your sins” (Ephesians 2:1). Sin is any disobedience to, or breaking of, the law of God. By nature, since the fall of Adam, man is disobedient to God’s law. Man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational