Sermons on Death To Self:

Deceived And Defeated

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

Satan’s strategy for destroying us is through deception.

Deceived and Defeated Have you ever believed a lie? Is it dangerous to believe a lie? Can a lie make the difference between life and death? You better believe it! Not knowing the truth can cost you your life! Do you know the truth? In John 14:6 Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

Key To Life

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 10, 2004

You have a friend in the resurrection business – and he is the key to life.

When we lived in Texas and all of our children reached school age, Cheryl decided that she would go back to working outside the home – at least part-time. She easily got a job in an office and I remember that out of her first pay check she bought a Ninetendo game unit for the children. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: *other

Unwrapping The Good News

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 14, 2004

First person narrative on the unwrapping of Lazarus.

I was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. My wife was good friends with both Martha and Mary and so when their brother Lazarus died she wanted to go out to the mourning site. We couldn’t go on the first two days because of the work in the field but we went for the third and fourth ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-44

Denomination: *other

Revelation 14 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 18, 2004

Revelation Chapter 14

Revelation Chapter 14 14:1 The redeemed will be seen with Jesus. The Lamb is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the One whom all true believers love and adore and long to be with. He is the Lamb who was slain for our sins, the Lamb who took all our sins upon Himself and died for them, the Lamb who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 20 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 18, 2004

Revelation Chapter 20

20:1-2Who is going to remove Satan from the earth? The angel of God’s power. Note that the angel comes directly out of heaven, from God’s presence. Remember "angel" (aggelon) means messenger. Some messenger from heaven is going to remove Satan from this earth. Some scholars believe this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Of Eternity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005

When a person embraces the reality of the world to come it radically changes how the peson view this world. A person’s priorities change concerning money, things, time, friends, family, and life itself.

Living in the Light of Eternity Ephesians 1:15-23 (Message) When waiting in slow traffic on a hot day with 100-degree heat do you wonder why you do what you do? Do you wonder what’s the point of your daily activity? What gives you sense of purpose? Events can happen in your life that helps ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Rewards

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

God rewards His People

Intro: most of us have seen a reward sign posted somewhere for the return of a lost item or a missing person or pet. Sometimes the reward may be a small amount, in some cases there have been rewards of a million dollars for information leading to the arrest or capture of a terrorist. Would it shock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Believe In The Resurrection And Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 6, 2005

At the core of the abundant life is the knowledge that there is life after death and that we are now living our eternal lives.

1 Corinthians 15:35-49 “I Believe in the Resurrection and Eternal Life” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by death. Death is highlighted in the evening news, with announcements of the latest war casualties and comments about recent shootings in the Valley. We are touched by death when a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

If A Man Die Shall He Live Again ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 8, 2005

Answering the oldest question in the world !

If A Man Die, Shall He Live Again ? Job 14:1-15 Introduction: Most of us are aware of the suffering of Job. Never has a man lost so much in such a short period of time. In just one day, probably only a matter of hours he lost most all of his material possessions, but even beyond comprehension is ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Essentiality Of The Holy Spirit In The Process Of Revival

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 10, 2005

There can be no life or the revival of life apart from the Holy SPIRIT.

God brings the Prophet to a most unusual place; "A Valley full of Dried Bone." The bones symbolizes at least four things: 1. Death and Restoration of the Nation Isreal. 2. Death and Resurrection of the dead in Christ. 3. Death of the sinner’s life apart from God. 4. Death on all levels. Bones ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 14, 2004

In death, life is changed, not ended.

“I Believe” –a sermon series on the Apostles’ Creed “Life Everlasting” -Responsive Reading #644, “Christ & Immortality” (I Cor 15) -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts An elderly couple died in an accident and found themselves standing before the Pearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Congregational

Who Wants To Live Forever?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at what the Bible says about resurrection and immortality and whether this is a good or a bad thing for us.

Introduction Immortality. For many it is the ultimate goal. To live for ever and never die. Woody Allen said “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying.” In many works of fiction immortality is on offer, probably, the most famous of which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-4, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

He's Risen

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004

Using C. F. W. Walther’s hymn He’s Risen, He’s Risen this sermon celebrates the truth that Christ is risen and the certain comfort that brings.

Epiphany 6 C 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Hymn Study LW 138 02/15/04 Our hymn’s story begins with a group of German theological students from the region of Saxony. Among them were men like E. G. W. Keyl, Theodore Buenger and a young pianist and accomplished hymn-writer by the name of C. F. W. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have The Keys Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2003

For All Saints/All Souls: the Lord has the keys to the church, so we need not fear its future despite our locking up its resources; and He has the keys to our lives, so we need not lock ourselves in privacy; and He has the keys of eternal life.

Keys. I have keys. Lots and lots of keys. Thanks to keys, we can keep safe the things we consider valuable. But we are also kept from access to those things. Keys; we all have them, we all need them, we all appreciate them, but we all resent them at times. If you don’t have the right keys, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Appointment We Must Keep

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

THE APPOINTMENT WE MUST KEEP

THE APPOINTMENT WE MUST KEEP HEBREWS 11:27 INTRODUCTION: TALK TO THE FAMILY ENCOURAGE THEM THERE ARE MANY APPOINTMENTS WE MAKE: 1--DOCTOR 2--LAWYER 3--BEAUTICIANS 4--BARBER ALL MEN HAVE TO DIE AND OUR DEATH IS BY DIVINE APPOINTMENT. IT IS ONE APPOINTMENT EVERYONE WILL KEEP. AFTER DEATH COMES ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27

Denomination: Baptist