Sermons on Death Reigns:

Why Would They Die For A Lie (Brief Sermon After Easter Cantata 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2022

The Greek word that is used in John 1:14, John 14:6 and John 8:32 is Aletheia which means what is true objectively under any consideration and pertains to who we are and how we are called to operate as Christians because the truth is our “true North”----our compass.

WHY WOULD THEY DIE FOR A LIE Text: Matthew 28: 1 - 4, 11- 15 Matthew 28:1 - 4  After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.  (2)  And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Foreshadowing Jesus’ Fate

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 24, 2022

How did John foreshadow Jesus' sacrifice? Learn what the phrase "the lamb of God" means. We must tell the story of Jesus as often as possible.

Foreshadowing Jesus’ Fate John 1:19-34 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 1:19 This is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 And he confessed and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 They asked him, “What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

A Funeral Sermon For A Dear Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2023

This dear woman requested that the message of Christ be clearly presented at her funeral.

Among the most difficult messages for a pastor to deliver is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Among the easiest messages for a pastor to prepare is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Messages for the vibrant child of God are easy to prepare because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Love Seeks For The Good Of Neighbour Series

Contributed by Eric Agyei Febiri on May 7, 2023

Love builds up society and the ultimate goal is the common good of all.

The ultimate goal of a society is the common good of the individuals in that society. However, we are living in a society whereby self-interest is now considered as the new normal. People of today have various definitions and reasons for loving, including you and myself. Some normally show concern ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-18

Denomination: Catholic

The Resurrection Body Is A Transformed Body Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 4, 2023

The text before us is an intensely interesting revelation concerning the nature of the resurrection body. God tells us that it is the resurrection of new body that will then carries us on into the eternal ages to come.

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 35-42 THE RESURRECTION BODY IS A TRANSFORMED BODY [John 12: 23-28; Philippians 3:20-21] The text before us is an intensely interesting revelation concerning the nature of the resurrection body. After having established that the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 28, 2022

This sermon focuses on what it means to "die in your sins" as compared to what it means to be "alive in Christ."

Good morning. If you have your Bibles, please open up to John 8:21. As you all know, we have been going through the book of John, and we are almost halfway through it. We have quite a ways to go. You may recall, if you were here last week, we talked about how Jesus was being challenged once ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30, 1 John 5:19, John 1:2

Denomination: Christian Church

We Don’t Want To Hear It

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 4, 2023

The Temple leaders did not want to hear what Jesus had to say. Do we today want to hear the same?

We Don’t Want to Hear It John 18:28-19:16 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 18:28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium so that they would not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. 29 Therefore Pilate went ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

He’s That Kind Of Friend

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

No Better Friend Than Jesus

1. INTRODUCTION. MOST OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US HAVE THOSE THAT WE VALUE AS FRIENDS. TRUE FRIENDSHIP SHOULD BE TREASURED AND CHERISHED BECAUSE OFTEN TIMES FRIENDSHIPS CAN BE FICKLE, FALSE, AND SHALLOW. GENUINE FRIENDSHIP IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A PERSON HAS OR DON’T HAVE. IT IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Call To Wake Up

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Each generation of Christians is the seed of the next, and degenerate seed is sure to produce a degenerate harvest; not a little better than but worse than the seed from which it sprang.

Opening illustration: Play video. Introduction: THERE IS ALSO SPIRITUAL sleep. Notice Ephesians 5:14: "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead." This verse is often spoken to sinners, but it was not written to sinners. Ephesians was never written to sinners. It is not a message to sinners ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Knows Our Appointment Time, Not Man. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 13, 2024

The Bible teaches us that God is sovereign and has a plan for each of our lives.

The Bible teaches us that God is sovereign and has a plan for each of our lives. One aspect of this plan is the timing of our birth and death. While humans may try to predict or control these events, ultimately, it is God who knows our appointment time. We'll explore what the Bible says about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15, Job 14:5, 2 Timothy 2:19, Exodus 15:26

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 1, 2024

David likens our relationship with God to a Shepherd and sheep. The Shepherd cares for, guides, and protects the sheep.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?06-23-2024 Resume I led a team to find a new Worship Arts pastor for our church a few years ago. We received over 200 resumes! I would take the resumes to a coffee shop and read each one slowly and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hell: The Everlasting Home Of The Lost

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 12, 2024

This sermon explores the reality of Hell, encouraging believers to face this truth fearlessly, secure in the salvation and hope offered by Christ.

Grace and peace to you, my beloved brothers and sisters. It is a joy to gather with you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, to feel the bonds of our shared faith, and to find solace and strength in the Word of God. We are indeed a family, united by the blood of Christ, bound by His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:11-15, John 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unsurpassed In Distress

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2024

If we are not very careful, we could see today’s readings from God’s Word as panic-inducing warnings causing fear and hatred

Thirty-Third Sunday in Course 2024 When I see the dread words about “a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time,” there comes to mind from my own family’s history several events that were so advertised before they happened. In fact, we just completed an election cycle that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-32, Hebrews 10:18, Hebrews 10:11-14, Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Catholic

High Standards (Deuteronomy 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2025

What can we learn from God's high standards of conduct for ancient Israel? Let's look at Deuteronomy 17.

Why did God require sacrifices without defect? Does capital punishment deter evils? What were God’s standards for royalty? Does our king of kings far exceed those standards? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 17. Should a sacrifice not have any blemish or defect? You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life (Deuteronomy 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2025

Do we have a choice? Did God place a choice before Israel? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 30.

Was Israel given a choice between life and death? What did God want them to choose? What is our choice? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 30. Was there a prophecy of a return from a then future captivity of Israel? So it will be when all of these things have come upon you, the blessing and the curse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist