Sermons on Death Of The Apostles:

On Point, Ii Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 25, 2015

Christ delivered man out of death to the promise of the gift of eternal life yet man thinking he is in the perfection of God's love, sins. However, to sin is an everyday reality of truth---a reality of faith. Truly, temptations----works of the devil challenge our daily thoughts and decisions.

ON POINT, II by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 25, 2015) “For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith...For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Friends

The Inner Circle: Andrew, James And John (Matthew 10: 1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 20, 2025

Our look at the twelve apostles continues with the “ inner circle”, or most notable in the Scriptures due to their words and work.

The list of the twelve ordinary men commissioned by the Lord Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel always lists Simon Peter as the first due to his character, his devotion to Jesus, and was given the task of being the leader of the twelve and be both the pastor and teacher to the “ sheep” and “lambs” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, John 1:35, John 12:21-22, Mark 10:35, Acts 12:2, Luke 9:49, Acts 3:1, 1 John 2:9-10, Revelation 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God We Are Free At Last! Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

What does FREEDOM mean to us? The Apostle Paul explains what true FREEDOM is all about.

“Thank God, We’re Free At Last!” Text—Romans 7 Read Romans 7:1-6 Introduction. Sally was married to Bill for many years. Then one evening, Bill had a heart attack and he died. Several years later Sally married a man named Jack. Jack was, in many ways, different from Bill. Bill, when he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With One Foot In Eternity Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 24, 2017

In Paul's "to live is Christ, to die is gain," we learn a new boldness, a singlemindedness, and a fearless approach to death when God brings it. We can serve God fully with yearning expectation for the life to come.

Philippians 1:21-26 Living with One Foot in Eternity Over the next four weeks, we’ll look at the tiny New Testament book of Philippians. It’s actually a letter the Apostle Paul wrote around 61 AD to the church in Philippi. Paul wrote from prison in Rome, probably during his first imprisonment, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Beyond The Grave Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 8, 2005

A sermon for death or funeral service. A believer of Jesus should not worry about the reality of death. It can’t rob us of d joy of our eternal fellowship with the believers in d presence of d Lord forever.

Theme: HOPE BEYOND THE GRAVE Text: 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17 Intro. A. Let me extend my hearfelt sympathy to the bereaqved family. May God give each of you peace and comfort amidst this painful experience that you go through at the moment. B. There are certain things in life that we never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grief With A Hope Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 23, 2010

Our grief is not that of the world, but it is a grief that is sheltered in the grace, mercy and love of God thru the person of Jesus Christ, and although we hurt and are stung by death in this world, our hope is in Christ who promises eternity in Heaven w

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 23, 2010 Date Preached: September 23, 2010 Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Funeral Service for Mary Jo Frazier Sermon Title: We grieve, but Our Grief has a Hope! Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Equipped

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

This message introduces and explains the Ephesians 4 equipping gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher.

FULLY EQUIPPED The Equipping Gifts (Ephesians Chapter 4) Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction: God Wants Us All to Become Mature. The plan of God, as revealed in His word, the Bible, is for every believer in Jesus Christ to grow up spiritually and become more and more like Jesus as time goes by. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Crucified.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2024

Scripture fulfilled.

JESUS CRUCIFIED. John 19:1-37. 1). BEHOLD YOUR KING. John 19:1-16. JOHN 19:1. The nineteenth chapter of John’s Gospel opens in the midst of the ridiculous drama of Pilate’s darting back and forth between the hypocritical Jewish leadership on the doorstep, who refused to come into the judgment ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biblical Basis Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

Embrace this amazing grace, and share it with others that they may find eternal life in Him.

Biblical salvation is a precious gift available to all who put their faith in Jesus Christ. Understanding the biblical basis of salvation and who is saved clarifies the Good News of the Gospel. Embrace this amazing grace, and share it with others that they may find eternal life in Him. * Grace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15, John 3:16

Sent, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 9, 2011

the word ‘sent’ in Greek is the same root word as apostle. So apostle means ‘one who is sent out in the name of Jesus.’ That means every disciple makes a life commitment to Jesus’ mission. Every Christian has within himself or herself the potential for a

Sent, Part 1 Matthew 10:5-8 We’re spending the next few weeks in the second recorded sermon of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. This is the commissioning of the disciples to go out and minister in the name of Jesus. One of the things we see is the type of people Jesus calls. If you or I were Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Set Free Mindset

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 16, 2020

God did what the law could not.

A SET FREE MINDSET. Romans 8:1-5. “Then-now-no” begins the Greek of this wonderful chapter of God’s Book. This firm negation placed right at the beginning of the sentence serves to emphasise the absolute impossibility of there ever being any “condemnation” - to whom? “To those in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Positive In A Negative World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002

When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens he cemonstrated how to be positive in a negative world.

“Being Positive in a Negative World” Apostle Paul -A bridge builder not a builder of walls- Acts 17:16-34 When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens Greece he demonstrated how to be positive in a negative world. When we look at all that is happening around the world, in our cities and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 7, 2020

Today's End Time Doctrine deals with the the first four seal judgments of God, or what is called The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

End Times Doctrines The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Revelation 6:1-8 ** Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE9kXRiPR7w&t=16s “Riders on the Storm” Whenever I think of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the song, “Rider on the Storm” from the Doors always pops up in my head, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Be A Good Evangelist

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Now as we look at the Great Commission I hope that we can see that when Jesus spoke it, it wasn’t just to the apostles of that day. It was spoken for us today, the apostle of today, the messengers of today, the evangelist of today, which, if we are Chris

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO How To Be A Good Evangelist Text: Matt. 28:16-20: But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adopted Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014

Part 3 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

INTRODUCTION: Early one summer morning a baby was born to a 15 year old drug addict, a young girl who was woefully unprepared to be a parent. She tried to walk the line that runs between being a teen and an adult, but the teenager in her won out, because she was still just that, a teenager. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Church