Sermons about Dead To The World

Four Paths To Happiness--Two Are Dead-Ends

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2014

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Of the four roads supposed to lead to happiness, two are dead-ends--the pursuit of pleasure and the pursuit of honor and power--but the paths of service and union with God actually get us there.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2014 Our family has for several years tried each February 2, or thereabouts, to watch the Bill Murray film, “Groundhog Day.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the movie follows Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a weather forecaster for a 2nd rank TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

I Am A Dead Man, A Teacher Of Truth.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 1, 2003

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The Lord is calling the members of His Church Today to reach out into the community and become teachers of the word.

I am a Dead Man, a Teacher of Truth. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 30, 2003 The Lord is calling the members of His Church Today including Harvest House to reach out into the community and become teachers of the word. Firming up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead-Beat Christians (Sermon On Soul Winning)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

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I read again this week the wonderful story about Ed Kimball, a Sunday school teacher.

He won a young fellow to the Lord who became the well-known D. L. Moody. After evangelizing America, D. L. Moody started to evangelize England. There in England Frederick B. Meyer heard his message. One of the illustrations that Moody used did not at first stir Brother Meyer. Then one of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dead-End Detours Along The Road To Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 10, 2002

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This message unpacks 4 of the common reasons that people do not persevere on the journey of forgiveness.

Text: Galatians 6:1, 7, 9. - Our text sets the stage for what we want to discuss today. - Verse 1 places before us the call to forgiveness. This passage actually can be used in a much broader way, but given our immediate context this morning we’re dealing with the way this text applies ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus:dead Or Alive? Why Does It Matter? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 5, 2007

based on 35 ratings

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Why Christ’s followers are so pumped up about the resurrection of Jesus.

We’re going to continue our Easter worship celebration by answering a very important question: “Why should it matter to me whether or not Christ is dead or alive?” Christ’s followers make a big deal that on the first Easter Jesus was alive even though three days earlier He had suffered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Works Is Both Unprofitable And Dead! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

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James teaches that faith without works is dead and he uses for examples: helping the needy, the devils who believe but don't obey, Abraham and Rahab.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:14-26. This passage has much to say about the importance of both faith and works. 2. Years ago, there was an old gentleman whose job was to row people across a river at a spot where there was no other way to cross. (1) This elderly man was very ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are Your Prayers In The Dead-Letter Department?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2010

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A sermon on prayer based on Luke 18:1-8 and 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Luke 18:1-8 “Are Your Prayers in the Dead-Letter Department?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN No doubt you have heard about the Postal Service’s “Dead Letter Department.” That’s the place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

A Grieving Friend, A Dead Girl And A Sick Woman

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2006

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This sermon examines three stories of faith as found in 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 and Mark 5: 21 - 43.

Mark 5: 21 – 43 - A Dead Girl and A Sick Woman 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 Intro: This week has been a particularly difficult one for me. It seemed as though every time I started one project or task something or someone would interrupt and I was off in a different direction. That’s sort of how I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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History and the Bible agree on the fact that Jesus was crucified until He was dead.

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? The issue of the resurrection is the central reality for the faith of the church because without the resurrection there is no basis for faith. The reality is that there are many proofs for the resurrection that under gird and uphold the biblical teaching. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Who Speaks Life To Dead Things Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2026

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God specializes in reversing hopeless situations. By His spoken word, He restores life, hope, and destiny where death once reigned.

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS LIFE TO DEAD THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 4:17 Key Verse: “…God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.” (Romans 4:17, KJV) Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 37:1-10; John 11:39-44; Luke 7:11-15; Hebrews 11:3; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If Jesus Did Rise From The Dead

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2020

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A sermon on the resurrection, including some apologetic proofs of the resurrection.

What if Jesus DID Rise from the Dead An Easter Sermon Chuck Sligh April 19, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Among The Dead: A Portrait Of A Manipulated Destiny

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 22, 2025

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The situations of some people whose destinies are being manipulated by the enemy can be described as the living among the dead, but deliverance is possible through the power of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Living among the Dead: A Portrait of a Manipulated Destiny Study Text: John 11:32-44, Revelation 3:1 Introduction: Lazarus was not supposed to die, because Jesus said his sickness was not unto death, but his destiny was manipulated. He died, and was buried four days before the Lord could ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Raise Your Children From The Dead

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 13, 2006

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A recrafted sermon of the same title from contributor 3007 focusing on how parents can reach children who have fallen away

HOW TO RAISE YOUR CHILDREN FROM THE DEAD MARK 5:21-43 INTRODUCTION… Bill Cosby on Father’s Day (http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/f/fathers_day.htm) Two humorous observations from Bill Cosby’s book, Fatherhood. He writes: Now that my father is a grandfather, he just can’t wait to give money ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Jesus Christ Raised From The Dead

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 17, 2006

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Pentecost 21(C) - As we remember Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, then we will also remember that God’s word is not chained and how our God will remain faithful.

REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST RAISED FROM THE DEAD (Outline) October 29, 2006 - PENTECOST 21 - 2 Timothy 2:8-13 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: What is important in your life? It all depends when that question is asked to figure out what is really important in one’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Antichrist And New Babylon Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 11, 2023

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Study #9: This study looks at the Antichrist’s worldly kingdom. There is further discussion on the mark of the beast and the location of the Antichrist’s headquarters. Also discussed is the One World Order or New World Order.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we are going to look at Revelation chapters 14 and 17. The last time we met, we discussed in detail “the Antichrist’s rise to power.” Tonight, we are going to discuss “the Antichrist’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20, Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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