Sermons on Deaden:

It Begins With Mourning

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 8, 2011

The first step in the turn towards God is to be troubled by "the way things are;" in effect, to mourn over sin.

How many of you watched the debut of the new reality show, Temptation Island, this week? I didn’t. It had somehow slipped under my radar screen, and I hadn’t even heard about it until Thursday morning at Bible study. For those of you fortunate enough not to have heard about it, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time For Re-Dedication

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

Joshua is now an old man facing the end of his life. He had spent all of his life fighting to possess all that the Lord had promised his people, now he spends his last days fighting to assure that his nation does not sin those same blessings away.

TEXT: JOSHUA 23:1; 24:14-31 TITLE: A TIME FOR RE-DEDICATION AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ______________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: Joshua is now an old man and realizes that his days are numbered and that the last great act of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-31

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking The Truth In Love: Oikos Tou Theo, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

In order to grow up and mature as the body of Christ, we must learn to speak, to speak the truth, and to the speak the truth in love to one another.

Oikos tou Theo IV: Speaking the Truth in Love Text: Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction BEING ONE BODY UNITED IN CHRIST SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL, NICE AND MAJESTIC – BUT IT ISN’T EASY. A LOT OF WHAT WE TALK ABOUT IN GOD’S WORD SOUNDS GOOD TO OUR EARS, BUT PUTTING THEM INTO PRACTICE IS MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: *other

Like Father, Like Son Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Do people see you and see godliness? As we mature, those of us who claim Christ as Savior, should see our lives continually transformed into a life that is more Christ-like. How can we see that and what does it look like?

Like Father, Like Son Ephesians 5:1-20 Slide Intro I am sure most of us have heard the phrase, Like Father, Like Son. It’s a great saying when your kids do something positive, but not so great when they don’t. For the Christian, those who have trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At The Cross

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 23, 2013

Taking a look at some of the events during Jesus' crucifixion.

AT THE CROSS John 19:17-27 1) On the road to Golgotha (17-18). “Carrying his own cross” Other gospel accounts mention that Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Jesus. This isn’t a contradiction. Jesus started out carrying his own cross but along the way he, being unable to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In Christ

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 17, 2024

Looking at Joy from Isaiah 55

Joy in Christ Isaiah 55:1-7 August 18, 2024 This is our 3rd week talking about joy. Next Sunday I kinda sorta promise that we will finish talking about joy. Actually, I’m not really sure if I will or not, because I’m not sure what I’m going to read, study, or how God is going to lead me next ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3, John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of An Overcomer Part Iii Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Aug 27, 2023

I give permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. One of the most awesome things about eternity is that Jesus promises to reward everyone who overcomes with great rewards.

THE REWARDS OF AN OVERCOMER PART III One of the most awesome things about eternity is that Jesus promises to reward everyone who overcomes with great rewards. If you are interested in overcoming the world, and gaining the great rewards of heaven; if you are interested in hearing Jesus say to you, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:25-28, Revelation 3:1-12, Revelation 3:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Loves

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 30, 2019

Love

THREE LOVES (1 JOHN 2) Quotes on love: Love is like a rumor. Everyone talks about it, but no one truly knows. Anonymous The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog. Mark Twain I love mankind... it's people I can't stand!! Charlie Brown Love is telling someone to go to hell and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Social Distancing

Contributed by Ray Lasalle on Apr 9, 2020

The buzz words of late are Social Distancing, masks, & quarantine

Social Distancing Social Distancing, Masks, & Quarantine are the buzz words floating around on the lips of all the newscasters, medical scientists & political leaders. Since the coronavirus has spread across the nation like a race car, the concept is that we stay quarantined in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Coronavirus Blues”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 18, 2020

What to do when you have the Coronavirus blues.

“The Coronavirus Blues” April 19, 2020 1 Kings 19:1-18 Last week I woke up one night about 3:o’clock in the morning feeling overwhelmed. I suppose I felt a little like Elijah did. I have had to do it all since this Coronavirus plague hit us. Mow the lawn, clean the church, do the music, preach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

I'm Glad I'm Not There

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Oct 3, 2022

We don’t have all the answers to life’s hard questions, but God has. His ways are higher. His thoughts are greater. He fights our battles even those ones that we don’t know about.

It's Labor Day in NSW tomorrow. That gives some people time to take their families on a long drive out of the city. It's perfect timing because it's also school holidays here in NSW until 07 Oct. We've done a few long drives during school holidays when our children were little. I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Reflecting Jesus To The Outcast

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 12, 2005

Message about Jesus’ healing of the leper and what we can learn and apply from it.

Reflecting Jesus to the Outcast Matthew 8:1-4 September 11, 2005 Introduction As we begin our time in the Word of God today, I’d like us to think about someone we used to know that we’d avoid at any cost. Maybe it was back in high school or college. Maybe you don’t have to go back that far. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

Jesus is less about observation than participation

Sign of Jonah Sermon: “So you want to see a miracle?” Text: Luke 11:29 - 32 Secondary: Jonah 3:4 - 5, 3:9 - 4:2 FCF: In regards to repentance, one must look beyond the distractions of observation into order to experience the joys of participation. SO: I want the congregation to participate in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Swallowed Up Or Spewed Out Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2003

God disciplines us when we turn aside from His will: either we get swallowed up in addictive behavior, churchianity, busy-ness, and controversy; or God spews us out as ill-equipped, unreceptive, divisive. Confess our distress, admit our limitations, and

What parent does not dread this awful experience? In your care is a small child. You turn your back for just an instant –to answer the phone, to get a drink of water – and when you come back to that child, she is coughing and choking, clutching at her throat. Those curious eyes saw something ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Where Lives Are Transformed By Grace Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 10, 2003

This sermon looks at how we as the church need to be distinct from the world around us. It looks at life before and after salvation, and the need for a change in the life of a confessing beleiver. Includes study guide.

This past week the Episcopalian church elected its first ever openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson. The election has threatened to cause a split amongst the 2.4 million member denomination. When asked by a CNN reporter whether his election would cause a split in the church, Gene Robinson replied, “I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist