Sermons on Dives And Lazarus:

The Re-Creation Story Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of re-creation through the story of the empty tomb in John's gospel, emphasizing how the Risen Christ's love for us offers a chance for resurrection and transformation.

The story of the empty tomb in John’s gospel is one of re-creation with hints back to Genesis and John 1. The Risen Christ sees Mary just as she is and loves her. The Risen Jesus sees all of us, too, just as we are and offers to re-create us with resurrection life. This is the fulfillment of God ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Topics: Resurrection Life, Re-Creation, Divine Love

Why Are You Here? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2025

Why was Esther in a King's palace? Was it because God put her there for a task He had in mind? And why Christians here at church? Are we here because of a task God has in mind for us?

The story of Esther has fascinated people for centuries. It’s the story of a beautiful Jewish girl named Esther, and of the King of Persia named Xerxes (Ahasuerus) who fell in love with her and made her his queen. But from that point on… the story gets complicated. King Xerxes has a trusted ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One Hope Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 12, 2023

Hope is something as important to us as water is to a fish. But with our current social and economic concerns, hope often seems illusive. Our political and legal systems are allowing outrageous things to go on. Just look at the news of this past week.

Alba 4-9-2023 THERE IS ONE HOPE Ephesians 4:4 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Hope” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. Hope is something as important to us as water is to a fish. But with our current social and economic concerns, hope often seems illusive. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:3, Luke 24:3-9, Luke 24:19-21, Romans 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Through The Eyes Of Peter

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 5, 2022

What would it be like to meet Jesus? The Bible gives us an insight by exposing us to those who knew Him best. We look at 6 ways Jesus made known to Peter: through his brother, at Peter's house, in Peter's boat, his fishing rod, his sword, & his heart.

JESUS THROUGH THE EYES OF PETER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DEER SEASON HUMOR 1. A preacher, a lawyer, and a doctor went hunting together. They all shot the same deer at the same time. So when they went to tag it, they couldn't decide who could claim it, since all three had shot at the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:6-11, John 1:41-42, Matthew 17:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 37 - Which Side Are You On? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 2, 2023

Are we growing in spiritual maturity? Have we put off our childish ways, and are we able to discern the right ways of God and live accordingly? Let’s examine ourselves to see where we stand.

I want to begin by sharing a testimony from last week. For the past two years, a family from another district have been regularly listening to the messages that were shared on social media. They called in to tell me that as result of this, their entire family had committed their lives to Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:11, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Matthew 12:36, Ecclesiastes 10:2, Proverbs 14:16, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 27:38, Luke 23:39, Luke 23:42, Matthew 25:31-34, Matthew 25:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Comfort And Hope (Condolence Prayer Sermon)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 18, 2025

Death brings sorrow that cuts deep. Your husband and father has left this earth. Yet God walks with you through this valley. His promises bring comfort. His presence brings hope.

COMFORT AND HOPE Introduction We gather today with heavy hearts. One of our family they lost their beloved husband, father, Brother… The pain feels overwhelming. The house feels empty. The future looks uncertain. Yet we come together not to dwell in darkness but to find light in God's promises. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, John 11:35, Jeremiah 31:15, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Psalm 56:8, Lamentations 3:32-33, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4, Deuteronomy 33:25, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 40:29, Psalm 55:22, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18, Philippians 1:21-23, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Revelation 21:4, John 14:1-3, Hebrews 13:5, Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 8:38-39, Psalm 116:15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation For Burial PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon encourages us to express our love for God profoundly and personally, like Mary, and to let Christ's love permeate our daily lives.

Good morning, cherished family of faith. As we stand on the cusp of another week, let's take a moment to pause and reflect on God's enduring love for us. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of John, specifically chapter 12, verses 1-3. The Word of God reads as follows: "Six days ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-3

Topics: Anointing

The Cost Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores how our devotion, love, and sacrifice, exemplified by Mary in John 12:1-8, can make our lives a fragrant offering to God.

Good morning, dear friends, Isn't it a joy to gather today in the presence of our Lord? In His house, under His love, and with His people. We are here, not by chance, but by His divine appointment. He has called us together to hear His Word, to feel His love, and to experience His grace. Today, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Topics: Sacrificial Love, Devotion Of Worship

John 1:18 One God

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2024

What we know about God is what God reveals about Himself. We must allow God to determine our understanding of who He is.

We're going to talk about one God today. If we were to walk down the street and ask everybody we encountered, "Do you believe in God?" most people would say yes. The problem is, what are we defining as God? Who are we defining as God? How are we defining God? When we talk about this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, Matthew 3:16-17, John 4:24, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Following Christ | Matthew 9:35-10:42 Series

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on May 13, 2025

The cost of following Christ will involve suffering and sacrifice. It will involve love and compassion for others. It will entail persecution and opposition from others. It will demand self-denial and humility -- all of these combined -- but the reward is eternal and permanent.

I used to run for our college varsity track team and I can recall the many months of training we would undergo just to compete in a division race. Two hours running before the sun is up and two hours more before the sun goes down. It was grueling. Our coach would pound us with circuit training, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

God desires to see His children become like Him in the way they make decisions, the way they speak to each other, the way they act when no one is around, and the way they share His Word.

Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4, The Call) Illustration of last night’s water heater fiasco and no towels. Okay, so it’s about 8:00 and I’m working on some homework, getting gall the things down that I needed for today, checking everything twice. Checking my sermon notes, thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benefits Of An Intentional Life Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

Last in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

The Benefits of an Intentional Life INTRODUCTION: For the past 5 weeks I have preached messages under the broad heading of LIVING AN INTENTIONAL LIFE. During this time, we have seen the fact that God has always worked in an intentional manner—that is, he has never had an accident or made a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jul 2, 2009

This is the 7th message in our series. Today we are looking at the only offensive piece of spiritual armor, the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.

Sermon Notes: July 05, 2009 Sermon Series: Spiritual Warfare Sermon #07: The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 V#17 ‘& take the helmet of salvation & the sword of the SPIRIT, which is the WORD of GOD.’ Introduction: A house church in a city of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

The Ministry And Meaning Of Friendship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

We have a fundamental need and desire to be in relationship to other people. God knew that and so God gives us the gift of companionship and help from each other. You and I were created for relationship with each other.

The Ministry and Meaning of Friendship Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:1 David W. Smith writes Chuck had been perhaps the most hard-working salesman in his company’s history. He usually spent 65 to 75 hours a week at the office when he wasn’t traveling. And when he was on the road ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Willing To Pay The Price Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 13, 2006

Sixth in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message is designed to move the series and the congregation to a point of commitment.

Soren Kierkegaard wrote, “What I really lack is to be clear in my mind what I am to do, not what I am to know. The thing is to understand myself, to see what God really wishes me to do. . .to find the idea for which I can live and die.” Or as Robert Lewis rights in his awesome book The Church of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan