Sermons on Dead To Self:

A Rabbit Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

What if we came alive in Christ? What if we let our faith live and breathe outside of our cage? What if Jesus raised us up to have a resurrection kind of faith? What if we lived believing that Jesus can bring us back to life?

A Rabbit Resurrection John Chapter 11 As Palm Sunday approaches Jesus is moving 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 don’t cross the line we’ll be O.K. too ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deader Than A Door Nail

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2011

He didn’t say they were sick! He didn’t say they were ill! He didn’t say they were dying! He said they were dead!

One November day in 2002, Jim Sulkers, a 53-year-old retired municipal worker from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada), climbed into bed, pulled the covers up, and died. Nearly two years later, on August 25, 2004, police who had been called by concerned relatives entered Sulkers' apartment and found his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of The Woodworm's Hand!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 27, 2016

Stop trying to hold together what God is not holding up!

Looking for surveyors jokes/stories for my speaking engagement next month, I came across this one. Surveyor: This house is a ruin. I wonder what stops it from falling down. Owner: I think the woodworms are holding hands. source: http://www.jokebuddha.com/Surveyor/recent#ixzz4IYOEUKGF Rev 3:1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of Jairus, Synagogue Leader Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 13, 2017

Christians should follow the faith of Jairus!

Let’s continue to worship our God by learning form the Gospel by Mark. We have noted from the beginning of the Gospel that Jesus Christ was proclaimed Messiah God by prophets in the Old Testament and then John the Baptist prepared the way for Christ for the people of Israel. After He was water ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letter To The Church In Sardis

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 26, 2020

The church in Sardis was a perfect model of an inoffensive Christianity. They apparently invented the concept of “political correctness.

Letter to the Church in Sardis Rev. 3:1-6 Sardis was located about 30 miles southeast of Thyatira The ruins of 1st century Sardis are located near a city in modern day Turkey named Izmir. The city was at the converging point of several inland roads. One road led northwest to Thyatira and then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2 Irritant: The Fly In Ointment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2020

Dead flies in the ointment can be more that an annoyance, they can sting and spread infections. Small things matter in negative ways.

#2 Irritant: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. Thanks to Phil Walton for the fodder for this sermon. Thank you. This follows part #1. FLIES: Irritant, show me what ticks you off… This is part #2: IRRITANT: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. I have a fly swatter, some rubber flies, and a jar labeled as OINTMENT with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Isaiah 38:21, Psalm 133:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"god's Not Dead"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2019

Based on song from News Boys God's not dead, He's surely Alive, Living n the Inside, Roaring like a lion.

Gods Not Dead He’s surely alive living on the inside roaring like lion Luke 24:1-12 1. Is he really dead? We need witnesses: • Luke’s Gospel tells us many watched Jesus die ( Luke 23:44-49 • A righteous man named Joseph of Arimathea took the body of Jesus off the cross, wrapped it in a linen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Kind Of Religion We Should Lose

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

Sometimes we hear people say, “I am about to lose my religion.” Well, there is at least one kind of religion that would be good for people to lose.

The book of James speaks about such a religion. It is called the religion of DEAD FAITH. James evidently had some in his congregation who should have lost their religion. The book of James is living proof that our circumstances change but mankind never changes. We have evidences of that today ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Feet Wet. Now Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2023

TO RECEIVE GOD'S PROMISES WE MUST GET OUR FEET WET AND MOVE IN NOW FAITH... Yesterday's faith ay fail... GET YOUR FEET WET. Joshua tells the priest GET YOUR FEET WET. Step into the Jordan.

GET YOUR FEET WET? NOW FAITH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a large 6 cut out… I lay it between two people back to back. One sees a 6, the other sees a 9? Same? Outlook? LET US DISCUSS IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS? A phrase that has figurative ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Numbers 14:34, Joshua 3:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questions Churches Must Ask Themselves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2023

Do not be a Sardis. If the glory has departed, close the doors and merge with a church where God is moving.

Rev 3:1  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.  I am afraid that there are many churches in this situation. Growing up ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Heals You Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024

Jesus still works miracles through us and in us if we believe.

JESUS CHRIST HEALS YOU Text: Acts 9:32-43 Introduction 1. There are some well-meaning Christians who believe that the gifts of the Spirit have ceased. They teach the gifts of the Spirit were only for the apostles, and once the cannon of Scripture was completed, these gifts ceased. 2. I am not one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 22, 2024

Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

Brought to Life; Brought Together From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-7 November 24, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Slew Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon explores the severity of sin, the sufficiency of God's salvation, and the transformative power of sanctification in our lives. Key

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters, it is a joy and privilege to gather with you all today, to collectively lift our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the beautiful tapestry of life that God has woven for us, a tapestry that is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Topics: Dead In Sin, Alive In Christ

Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 14, 2001

Six historical facts surrounding Jesus’ death, six alternate explanations, and compelling evidence to believe the resurrection of Jesus best explains these six facts.

When I was a junior in high school (quite a few years ago!), one of my best friends became a Christian. Because I was an atheist at the time and because my friend Paul had been one of my partying buddies, I gave him a really hard time about his newfound faith in Jesus. I remember going up to him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Dead??? "Is It Reasonable To Believe In God?"

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 27, 2002

2 part sermon that ask if it is reasonable to believe in God, and then if Christianity is the best picture of that belief in God.

God is Dead??? (Is it reasonable to believe in God) by Brian A. Moon Story – It was my first year at Palm Beach Atlantic College when a person I latter became good friends with ask me questions that I had never thought of growing up in the church. They ripped my faith apart with their arguments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed