Sermons on Death Sentence:

The Inescapable Resurrection

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 19, 2025

The Resurrection was inescapable because Death had no legal right to hold Jesus. Jesus was the Creator, He predated death, and God the Father had prophesied that Jesus would rise. It’s fulfillment was inescapable!

THE INESCAPABLE RESURRECTION Mt. 28:1-7; Lk. 24:36-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Brian had a pivotal verse to recite in an Easter program: “He is not here, he is risen” (Luke 24:6). Unfortunately, he could not remember what to say, and the director had to quietly remind him of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7, Luke 24:36-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bank Of Heaven

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002

The investment you make in trusting Christ is the only investment that will pay eternal dividends.

THE BANK OF HEAVEN II Tim. 1:12 INTRO. These are likely the last words of this great old soldier of the Cross. He ends this letter with 4:6. He is in prison, his death sentence already passed against him and he is merely waiting for the time when his soul will fly to be with his Saviour. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Race To Believe

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 5, 2008

Has it been a struggle for you to put faith in Jesus Christ? Have you found yourself wanting to believe wanting to live like a believer only to surrender your faith behind a locked door? Escape to the tomb!

A Race to Believe He is Risen and today we celebrate the greatest miracle, the greatest gift and clearly the single most important act that demonstrates Jesus is the living God. The restoration of a personal relationship with God the Father is accomplished by the resurrection from the dead to a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growth And Persecution

Contributed by Colin Bain on Jun 26, 2011

A look at the nature and use of power in the early church and how it applies to a believer today

This week in the Arab states, there are ongoing struggles between the official government forces and those who want change. It is a struggle about power. It is a struggle about who has the power. It is a struggle about the legitimacy of those who would rule. At the bottom of the mess, there is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

"come Out From Among Them: A Warning To The Church About Gab And The Fires Of Hell" Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 30, 2025

There is a platform called Gab that promotes itself as a haven for free speech. But in reality, it is a hub of hate speech—specifically against Black people, Jewish people, immigrants, and anyone who doesn’t fit into a twisted, whitewashed view of the world.

Sermon Title: "Come Out from Among Them: A Warning to the Church About Gab and the Fires of Hell" Short Topic 1: Gab’s Gospel of Hate Short Topic 2: Racism Burns in Hell Text: 2 Corinthians 6:17 Psalm 1:1-2 1 John 2:9-11 Leviticus 19:17-18 Revelation 21:8 Ephesians 5:11 Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2, 1 John 2:9-11, Leviticus 19:17-18, Revelation 21:8, Ephesians 5:11, Hebrews 12:29  (view more)  (view less)

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by David Azbell on Feb 19, 2005

A sermon on John 3:16. Discover how much God Loves you.

John 3:16 "God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son." As we take a look at this, we must understand that "begotten" means "procreated or generated." Jesus was born of a woman yet, was not the seed of a man. Instead, He was the seed of God. He was "generated" by God and placed in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Of Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2010

Know that life comes from God and that there is judgement after death, but Jesus has already settled that problem for us.

These are the words spoken by Jesus. They are not words that an ordinary man would say. • No one dare to say he is from God, and that if you believe Him you have eternal life. • No one would say that when the dead hears His voice, they will live. Today if someone goes around saying ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of Four Kings Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Do you remember what happened to Adam when he sinned? He died immediately in his spirit, he died gradually in his soul, and he died ultimately in his body. But salvation reverses it.

INTRODUCTION Romans, 5:12-21 is a pretty complex, complicated passage of scripture. In fact, it is one of the deepest theological teachings in all of the book of Romans, and Romans gets pretty deep. Some people even disagree about the punctuation of the Greek text, because you have to remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Esther, Part 2: For Such A Time As This (Esther 4-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 2, 2023

#39 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible"

#39: Esther, Part 2: For Such a Time as This Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Esther Chapter 4 Last week we began talking about the Book of Esther. It’s the only book in the Bible that never mentions God, or talks about faith, or prayer, or miracles—all the things we see in other books ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Free Indeed

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 26, 2020

Freedom according to the 13th amendment is iffy at best, based upon interpretation and circumstance, but the Bible says in John 8:36 “Whom the son hath set free is free indeed”

Free Indeed By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- According to Wikipedia Slavery is any system in which principles of property law are applied to people, allowing individuals to own, buy and sell other individuals, as a form of property. An enslaved person is unable to withdraw unilaterally ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Apostolic

Case Dismissed

Contributed by Ronald Sweatt on Oct 13, 2006

The guilt of man, and the freedom throgh Justification.

Case Dismissed THEOLOGICAL THEMES: JUSTIFICATION, ASSURANCE OF SALVATION. Chapter 8:1-2 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Moses' Mother

Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003

Today is Mother’s Day! I have a couple of stories to read to you. A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does.

MOSES’ MOTHER Today is Mother’s Day! I have a couple of stories to read to you. A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Left Behind: On The Cutting Room Floor [rapture]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2005

Summary of entire movie series, with helps for discerning between its great truths and some of the "artistic license" found there. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

Left Behind: On the Cutting Room Floor Mark 13:1-37 and other passages What is this series about? How accurate is the doctrine? What is the purpose? What should I look for as I watch it? How will this affect my life? Let’s investigate these questions, and more. But first, I want to say that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 16, 2009

Redemption was necessary because of our sinful condition. It was purchased by the blood of Christ. And it stirs us to serve Him.

To receive free weekly sermons by email, contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ THE SCANDAL OF THE CROSS For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Annas, Herod, And Pilate Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 10, 2006

This message is on three men who condemned Jesus to death. Annas, Herod and Pilate were all driven by different demons.

Annas, Herod, & Pilate Billy Graham was invited to be honored at a luncheon in January 2000 in Charlotte, NC. He was in his 80’s with Parkinson’s disease at the time so he initially hesitated to accept the invitation. But the Charlotte leaders said, "We don’t expect a major address. Just come ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ