Sermons on Death Of The Firstborn:

Come To The Table

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 8, 2010

Like Mephibosheth we were crippled, expecting death, but we come to the presence of the KING and receive mercy and grace. Come and Eat.

Come to the Table 2 Samuel 9:1-11 1 John 3:1- “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” The Bible seems to abound in difficult names- names like “Ne-bu-chad-nez-zar” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Is...

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010

Truly living is to have Jesus First in order to shape and form our emotional perspective on death, for ourselves, and for those we love.

To Live Is… October 3, 2010 Phil 1:18b-26 Intro: How would you finish this sentence: “to live is…”? Take a few moments to think about that – in your experience and from your perspective, what does it mean to “live”? Our answers might include the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tuesday--The God Fo The Living Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 11, 2010

For Jesus, the kingdom of God is not primarily about the dead, but about the living, not primarily about life after death, but about life in this world.

Mark 12:18-27 “Tuesday—God of the Living” INTRODUCTION For the past couple of weeks, the world has been enjoying the competition of the Winter Olympics. There have been some close competitions. A few major upsets, like the United States hockey team defeating Canada have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Sufficiency Is Of God

Contributed by John Akosile on Jun 1, 2009

THE sweetest graces by a slight perversion may bear the bitterest fruit. The sun gives life, but sunstrokes are death. Preaching is to give life

Our Sufficiency Is of God But above all he excelled in prayer. The inwardness and weight of his spirit, the reverence and solemnity of his address and behavior, and the fewness and fullness of his words have often struck even strangers with admiration as they used to reach others with consolation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Yo' Momma Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2009

Our fight is to do what is right, and live as God wants us to live, in freedom. Free from the struggle with sin and death.

ILLUSTRATION: Braveheart DVD “FREEDOM” Clip #1 • Time: 1:21 • Start Time: 1:17:14 • End Time: 1:18:35 Start Cue: "I AM William Wallace" End Cue: "Alba gu bra!" Clip #2 • Time: 2:02 • Start Time: 2:44:38 • End Time: 2:46:40 Start Cue: "The prisoner wishes to say a word." End Cue: Cloth falls from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Caritas In Veritate Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2009

The Pope’s new encyclical fits well with the Exodus account of a people oppressed and needing growth and development, but enslaved by a culture of death.

Caritas in Veritate Monday of 15th week in Course July 13, 2009 It is providential, perhaps, that we have in today’s readings all the elements for talking about the role of faith in society. Here we have an oppressed people, enslaved by an unjust system, whose children are being systematically ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22

Denomination: Catholic

Remember Relate And Rejoice (Memorial Day Sermon)

Contributed by Judith Hand on May 21, 2009

On Memorial Day we remember also Christ’s death and sacrifice to set us free and give us eternal life.

Remember, Relate, and Rejoice Sermon for Memorial Day weekend 2009 Scripture : Acts 1:15-17 21-26 I John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19 As we come together this Memorial Day weekend, I know that many of you have special memories related to someone serving in the military. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Methodist

What Happens When I Die? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

we can face death with confidence and peace because of all the good things we have when we die in the Lord

Luke 16:19-31 Intro: In London, many years ago, there lived a man named Solomon Peas. Upon his death, by his request, his tombstone was inscribed with this rhyme: Beneath these clods and beneath these trees, Lies the body of Solomon Peas This is not Peas; it is only his pod; Peas has shelled out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 30, 2008

Jesus came back from His retreat after John’s death focused on the only power that could defeat evil.

Lectionary 18 A Matthew 14:13-21 In the past I have no doubt that most of you have heard the account of the “Feeding of the Five Thousand” and that you know that the story informs us of the miracle of how Jesus multiplied five loaves of bread and two fish into enough food to feed five thousand men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Ponder The Palm Sunday Paradox

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010

Ponder the Palm Sunday Paradox 1) An almighty king rides to his death. 2) A humble king commands our praise.

Do you know what a paradox is? A paradox is a true statement that at first appears contradictory. Here’s an example: “The more you learn, the less you know.” Here’s another paradox: “Less is more.” Christianity is filled with paradoxes. Take the Palm Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Study The Minstry Of Jesus Christ_part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Feb 20, 2008

The first of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to establish an accurate account of His life, death, and resurrection.

I. TO ESTABLISH AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF HIS LIFE, HIS DEATH, AND HIS RESURRECTION. Luke 1:1 1 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, Galatians 1:8-9 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Two Men, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

In the comparision of Adam and Christ, we see JESUS as our redeemer, overcoming in his death the destruction brought by Adam’s sin.

Sermon Notes January 13, 2008 Two Men, Two Destinies Romans 5:12-14 “Was it fair for God to condemn the whole world just for one man’s disobedience?” The SCOFFER objects that if there was such a God, he would not be worthy of worship. The SCEPTIC wonders how such conferred guilt can be fair The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Really Happened To The Dinosaurs? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 1, 2008

If God created everything in the universe, and the original creation was ‘very good’, then why is there death and suffering in the world? And what really happened to the dinosaurs?

DINOSAURS, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE PART #2: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO THE DINOSAURS? OPENING QUOTE: “What was the Big Bang?” In the beginning (you know we had to start like this) the Universe seems to have been an infinitely hot, infinitely dense concentration of energy, (though) we don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: *other

Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ_part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 12, 2008

The third of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to gain a perfect understanding of His life, death, and resurrection.

TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25; LUKE 1:1-4 Introduction: As we continue studying the reasons for examining the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, we discover Luke’s desire for us to have a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Maundy Thursday Celebration

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 24, 2008

The last night that Christ had on this earth before His death where he celebrated a final passover meal with His disciples.

This evening we are going to go through the last night that Christ had on this earth before His death which, which we call Good Friday. (Prayer) The setting: In the final week of Jesus’ life before His crucifixion, all of Jerusalem was celebrating the Passover. In terms of the Jewish calendar, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:5-6

Denomination: Other