Sermons on Deadness:

God Isn't Into Dead Things

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

being alive in Christ

Intro: the family cat had been run over and Tommy was heartbroken. His mother to ease his pain said, Tommy, don’t feel bad, our cat is in heaven. Tommy looked at his mom and said, why does God want a dead cat in heaven? This is good theology, God isn’t into dead things. Years ago there was a movie ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Living Dead To Truly Alive Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Apr 2, 2007

... follow along as we step through this text together you will learn that moving from the living dead to being truly alive gives you reason to “LIVE out LOUD”.

From Living Dead to Truly Alive Ephesians 2:1-10 Today’s text is perhaps the single greatest explanation of how we arrive at a “LIVE out LOUD” Christianity in the Bible. Paul explores the radical transformation we experience because of God’s resurrection salvation – from death to life. Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Look For The Living Among The Dead

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Apr 11, 2007

A sermon for Easter celebrating the living. Incorporates the passing of my father and his transition to eternal life.

“On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark.” We might ask why Mary came to the tomb this early in the morning. If we return to the crucifixion and burial of Jesus we remember that according to Luke’s gospel Joseph of Arimethea asked for Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

"And He That Was Dead Sat Up...:

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 20, 2004

When faced with the difficulties of life, how do you respond. When Jesus was faced with death itself we find Him providing a message of hope and help in our most difficult hour!

"And He That Was Dead Sat Up..." St. Luke 7:14-15a Introduction I. At a recent funeral of a very wealthy man, a news reporter reporting on the event ask one of the attenders, "How much did he actually leave behind?" His answer, "All of it!" That’s a truth we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dead People Can't Change? Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jul 23, 2005

Many Believers are falling into one of Satan’s oldest tricks. They are allowing what is very clearly declared and known from Scripture to be held captive by what they, personally, don’t know.

Over time, questions are expressed whether as a direct inquiry or by many other means. Some of these questions have a direct effect on our Christian life, our Bible knowledge and the church function. Because our series on Redemption has been interrupted by vacation, and other things, I thought it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-30

The Dead Speak: And Some Of Them Are Not Happy!

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 7, 2001

A salvation message based on the story of Lazarus and the Rich man

The Dead Speak: And Some of Them Are Not Happy! Luke 16:19-31 Illustration: Recently, there has been a huge increase in interest in our culture about life after death. I think this is shown by the increased interest in the occult. There is a syndicated television show that illustrates this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe... He Descended To The Dead Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2001

What did Jesus do in the time between his crucifixion and resurrection. Where did He go? What happened then... what happens now?

I believe… He descended to the dead 1 Pet 3:18-4:6 WBC 28/10/01 2 parts: 1) What happened then… 2) what happens now? - check out one of my sermons on tape 5th Nov 2000 am What happened then? 1 Died! May simply be a repetition of ‘crucified… died… buried’ - descend to the dead = DEAD! Went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

I See Dead Men Walking Series

Contributed by Tony Clarke on Jan 6, 2002

Part 1 of a five part series that will be preached. Series is aimed to encourage increased committment to a life mission.

Text: Eph. 2:2-10 Theme: I See Dead Men Walking Ephes. 2:1-10 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; [2] Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dead Hypocrites: Ananias And Sapphira [halloween] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2006

Have you ever lied to God? Made Him a promise you didn’t keep? Cared more about what others think than what God knows? The Problem, the Purging, the Punishment. Link included to parts 1 & 2 in formatted text w/ PowerPoint Presentation.

Dead Hypocrites Acts 5:1-11 Begin w/ 4:36, then read 5:1-10 [the ushers that day had a hard job…no wonder old churches put their cemeteries so close!] v. 11 Great Fear? I guess so! The early church in our text is in great revival w/ thousands getting saved…and the devil didn’t like it! He had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Acts 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking: A Transformed Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 10, 2006

We are messengers of change.

DEAD MAN WALKING: A TRANSFORMED COMMUNITY Ephesians 2.1-10 S: Community C: A Transformed Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE MESSENGERS OF CHANGE. TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 2.1-10 how we have been made into a transformed community. Type: Inductive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dead And Alive! Volcanic Rock And Coal! Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Feb 3, 2009

The difference between volcanic rock and coal is a parable of the unbeliever and the saved by grace.

DEAD AND ALIVE, VOLCANIC ROCK AND COAL! I’ve got two contrasting objects to show you (show). Here’s a piece of volcanic rock and here’s a piece of coal. They’re both minerals but so different! One is burnt out but the other is alive! When I went to Italy on holiday, one of the tours was to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

He Being Dead Still Speaks!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 15, 2012

How will you be remembered when you are gone?

Verse 14-Elisha had become sick with the illness of which he would die. Then Joash the king of Israel came down to him, and wept over his face, and said, “O my father, my father, the chariots of Israel and their horsemen!” He recognized that God had used Elisha to protect Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Dropped Dead In Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2012

God would rather have a small church that is pure than a large church whose commitment is watered down. With electricity, the larger the connection(wire), the more power can flow through it. This is true of the purity of the church.

THE MAN WHO DROPPED DEAD IN CHURCH Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Neither Necessary 1. A pastor once met an old schoolmate and finding him a judge of good standing congratulated him upon his success in life. As they were parting, the pastor said to him, "And best of all, Judge, I find you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing Up Before Your Dead Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 18, 2009

In the Christian life, we will all face times of lose. And with that lose we will grief, but what we do after that grieving period is crucial.

Following In the Footprints of Faith STANDING UP FROM BEFORE THE DEAD Genesis 23:1-20 Intro: We have been privileged to walk with Abraham through the peaks and valleys of a life well lived. We have seen him leave his homeland to walk with God by faith. We have witnessed his successes and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

No One Comes Back From The Dead

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

Proof of the Resurrection.

We demand evidence when we are accused of almost anything. If you have ever had a car wreck with someone else, you know how quickly the blame game starts but usually the evidence can prove who was really at fault. The best part about a car wreck is how the other person reacts, regardless of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ