Sermons on Deadness:

The Last Word Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 16, 2005

Though everyone had written Jesus off after He was crucified, He surprised them all through rising from the dead. Through His resurrection, Jesus had "The Last Word!"

Pastor Craig Baynham, tells the story of an uncle who one day was leisurely driving his convertible in the mountains. He had his top down, his radio turned up loud, and was enjoying to the full the beauties of the winding mountain road on which he was driving. So intent was he on the scenery, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence That Demands A Verdict Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2006

If I had been Jesus, I would have shown the men on the road to Emmaus my scars and proved I had risen from the dead... but Jesus didn’t do that. Why?

OPEN: For the past few weeks, I’ve been preaching on the topic of CSI-Jerusalem. We’re Crime Scene Investigators…or more specifically “Cross Scene Investigators”. The following story is true. And while it is somewhat morbid it serves to illustrate what I want to say this morning. Several years ago ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

B I G Numbers - Little Ones - Sanctity Of Life Sunday

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 19, 2006

Staggering numbers of dead in natural disasters, but here’s another: 50 MILLION! That’s a really big number, and they are ALL little ones! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

Big Numbers - Little Ones Jeremiah 1:5 COPY/PASTE THE LINK BELOW NOW TO GET THE FORMATTED TEXT AND POWERPOINT FREE... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BigNumbersLittleOnes.html It has now been 40 years since Roe v. Wade. That’s a big number. We hear big numbers of dead like all those children in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Laugh Belongs To Christ

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Apr 13, 2004

Easter C: In jokes, the third person often provides the punch line. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus raised two people from the dead, but his resurrection was different-- God’s punch line.

Please join me again in proclaiming the Easter greeting: Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Among our brothers and sisters in Christ in Eastern Orthodox traditions, Easter is a time for humor. After the seriousness of Lent, and the heaviness of Holy Week, Easter is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Food We Need Series

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Aug 3, 2003

Christ is the Food We Need; all other food is perishing, as are those who trust in it; earthly food is merely a means to sustain life, while we need a food that will give life to the dead

The Food We Need St. John 6:22-35 Introduction Our Old Testament reading this morning recounts the story of the Lord’s providing manna for the Children of Israel as they made their way to the promised land. Have you ever wondered what manna must have been like? Unbelieving scientists and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, John 6:22-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Witness To The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 4, 2009

The 4th testimony of Christ’s resurrection listed was that of the apostle Paul himself. He was an unbeliever who was convinced that the imposter Jesus was dead. He radically changed from the worst of unbelievers to the strongest of believers.

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 8-11 PAUL’S WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION [Acts 9:1–8, 17] The first eleven verses of chapter 15 reviews the evidences for Jesus’ resurrection, [a truth the Corinthians already believed (vv. 1, 11)]. For it is on the foundation of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not, Here I Come! Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2012

After answering the Thessalonians' concerns about the dead in Christ, Paul then addressed their concerns about when Christ would return. Paul makes three very important points about Christ's Second Coming.

Introduction: A. Do you remember which childhood game included these words: “Ready or Not, Here I Come”? 1. How many of you enjoyed playing “Hide and Seek”? 2. Which did you enjoy more: being the one hiding or the one seeking? 3. You remember how the game went: a. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross-Purposes

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I’m Wake!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2012

I’m afraid we’ll sleep till the church dies! We need to something or somebody to wake us up and if the church is dead, then we need someone to revive us!

Acts 20:7-12-Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper room where they were gathered together. And in a window sat a certain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Bigger Than....impossible Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008

God is big enough to handle the impossible events that we may face in our life! When Moses and the Israelites were facing a dead end; God moved the water to make way for His people!

TEXT: Exodus 14 TITLE: God is Bigger Than…IMPOSSIBLE! SERIES: God is Bigger Than… TOPIC: God’s Power and Might OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 19, 2008 PROP.: God is big enough to handle the impossible events that we may face in our life! When Moses and the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does The Resurrection Matter? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 28, 2014

What is the difference in Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity? Simple. Of the four major religions today only one claims an empty tomb. The resurrection is the miracle that makes a difference between a religion that is dead and one that is alive.

Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Day He Quit Doubting

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 6, 2020

Thomas refused to believe Jesus had risen from the dead. He even stated what proof he would need in order to believe. But when he saw the risen Lord, everything changed!

Introduction: Thomas isn’t mentioned often in Scripture, but there are examples for each one of us in each instance. We’ve seen that he, like us, had his share of unsettling experiences, as in John 11. Like him, we’ve probably had questions over some of the things, perhaps new revelation or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not Alone!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016

On this Easter Sunday morning, we stand amazed with the women who see the angel at the empty tomb. The angel announces to them, “He is risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.”

You Are Not Alone! Matthew 28:1-10 1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Liberation From The Power Of Graveyard Spirits

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 1, 2015

A man can be under the grip of spiritual grave just like physical grave. Such a person is a living dead person that cannot fulfill God's purpose in life. But there is deliverance through the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

LIBERATION FROM THE POWER OF THE GRAVEYARD SPIRITS Study Texts: Hosea 13:14 I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes. Hosea 13:14. Introduction: - The ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Disciples Do

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 4, 2016

Disciples must reckon themselves dead, deny themselves, be disciplined and be devoted. They must be humble, obedient, loving and yielded to the will of God. They must read the bible, pray, attend church, give, share their faith with others

What Disciples Do Text: Lk. 14: 27 & 33 Intro: The Bible teaches us that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Salvation cannot be earned or merited. It is a free gift of God to all those who have put their trust in Christ alone and in the merit of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist