Sermons on Dives And Lazarus:

How To Understand The Bible

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers providing guidance on Bible study and not just reading but receiving the Word of God.

Take God's Word and turn to James chapter one would you please. And in a moment we're going to begin reading in verse twenty one. James one twenty one. You will never be a growing Christian without a knowledge of the Word of God. May that sink in. You will never be a growing Christian without a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Go On Living? - Philippians 1:21-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2021

Those who contemplate suicide often hesitate because they fear what may be on the other side. Paul also wrestled with whether it would be better to live or die. But his reasoning was far different from most people's.

Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Learn From The Collision At Nain

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 26, 2001

Two groups collided at Nain: a procession of death and sorrow met a procession of life and hope.

“With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of automobiles? Researchers are trying to learn from the collisions in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Rest

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This message was desinged to highlight the importance of rest in the life of Christ-followers. It encourages its audience to understand rest from God’s perspective.

Just Rest Celebration Service April 7, 2002 It has been said: We can worry or we can worship. Strangely enough, busy people find it a whole lot easier to worry than to worship. Warren Wiersbe once said, “The ability to calm your soul and wait before God is one of the most difficult things in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31, Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like Us!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

Now one of the disturbing parts of the story to us is that He didn't give the servants the same amount. He gave 5 to one & 2 to another & 1 to another. We may think that is not fair.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. If you were to ask me, "What is the most famous parable that Jesus ever told?" I would answer that it is the Parable of the Prodigal Son. When parables are mentioned we often think first of that parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power For Us Who Believe

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2004

Pray to be enlightened to the resurrection power of Christ at work in our lives. We need to claim it and through faith release that power in our lives.

Eph 1:18-23 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mingled With Their Sacrifices

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004

Many find themselve engrossed in the work of the Lord, but miss the more pressing need of true scriptural repentance.

Mingled With Their Sacrifices Luke 13:1-5 INTRODUCTION Today, we’re going to look at an unusual story from the scripture, and try to glean from it what God would have us take away. In it, we find an account of HISTORY; Christ’s applied OBJECT LESSON; the underlying TRAGEDY of the situation; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Set Godly Goals Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2003

Judas Iscariot started out as a person of vision as he followed Jesus the Messsiah. Something happened that changed the course of his life and serves as a warning to every Christian.

Set Godly Goals -Crucial Lessons from the Life of Judas- Matthew 26:6-14 John 13:18-30 During the past several Sundays we have been learning lessons from Biblical Leaders. We learned from Gideon how to respond to God’s call to become a “Mighty Warrior of God.” We saw in the life of David a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30, Matthew 26:6-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Judas: Lack Of Spiritual Intelligence Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 14, 2006

Judas: Lack of Spiritual Intelligence

Weekly requests poured in by mail asking for legal permission to quote and use an author’s writing material. One day a request came, like many previously, asking for permission to use some published work. The sender, from Houston, Texas, was asking if she could use the author’s material as she ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Da Vinci Code: Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Mary Magdalene and Da Vinci Code

Last week I mentioned that I still had to do my taxes. Well I didn’t get them done on Sunday, but I took Monday off. I got the filed by 3:30 pm. That was eleven and a half hours before the deadline. You will be glad to hear that I won’t be going to jail for failing to file. Maybe after the audit, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sort Of Homecoming

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

On Palm Sunday this year, we need to give Jesus the kind of homecoming he really deserves.

Palm Sunday March 23, 1997 INTRODUCTION A little bit less than two months ago, a certain professional football team named the Green Bay Packers returned home to their loyal Wisconsin fans as champions of Super Bowl XXX. It had been 29 years since the Green Bay fans had been able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprise

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 9, 2007

Four different groups were quite surprised to find Jesus alive on the third day. To which group might you belong?

Introduction: I. Even after his death, the Pharisee’s were concerned. A. Matthew 27, verses 63 and 64 read, “...’Sir, we remember that when He was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I am to rise again.’ 64 ‘Therefore, give orders for the grave to be made secure until the third ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Weeping Hero

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 12, 2002

This "Palm Sunday" parade had all the elements of a major network production.

INTRO: Palm Sunday is an easy day for Americans to get excited about because we love parades! On Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day we sit in front of our TV sets and watch Macy’s and the Rose Bowl Parade among others, flipping back and forth between the channels. We honor our Super Bowl, World Series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sonrise In Mourning Brings End To Grave Problem!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

Easter sermon, the resurrection of Christ.

"SONRISE IN THE MOURNING BRINGS AN END TO A GRAVE PROBLEM" TEXT: Luke 24:1-53 INTRO: We like to avoid the subject of death. Young people live as though it doesn’t exist, middle age people think it only happens to other people, and elderly people try avoid the obvious nature of death by using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anticipate The Extraordinary Series

Contributed by George Casady on Jan 18, 2001

Jesus’ GLORY-WORK is best revealed when we takes ordinary people and enables them to accomplish the extraordinary

Anticipate the Extraordinary John 2:1-11 This morning we return to our study series in the Gospel of John, our series title: Jesus Christ is Worthy of Our Worship and Witness. In the second chapter of John’s gospel we have the account of the first miracle of our Lord. The scene has now shifted ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational