Sermons on Doubly Alive:

Power

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 23, 2009

The power of Christ is available to add meaning and depth to our lives. We need only seek to know God and allow God to lead for us to experience that power.

Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 / Power Intro: Do you remember the first car you ever owned? Mine was a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. It was red with white leather interior. That little car would really move going downhill or on level ground! But when you had to climb a hill, it was a different story! --- ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Day 2012

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 9, 2012

Let us know and live our daily lives with the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chap. 24…. Read along with me verses 1-12…. The main verse of the passage is of course in v5-6, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen! If there’s one thing to remember from this message, it is to remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

Comfort for the bereaved.

THE RETURN OF JESUS. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Jesus taught that the “day and hour” of His return is known only to His Father (Mark 13:32). However, the new believers in Thessalonica seem to have got the impression that His Coming was imminent. As a result of this misunderstanding, a question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise For Deliverance

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

PRAISE FOR DELIVERANCE

Psalm 30 PRAISE FOR DELIVERANCE I. Extol The LORD For His Resurrection- vs. 1-4 A. He Helped David - v. 1 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

5 Solas of the Reformation: 1. Scripture alone is our highest authority. 2. Saved by the Grace of God alone. 3. Saved through Faith alone in Christ. 4. Christ alone is our Lord, Savior and King. 5. We live for the Glory of God alone.

Eph 2:1-10 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins 2 in which you previously lived according to the ways of this world, according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit now working in the disobedient. 3 We too all previously lived among them in our fleshly desires, carrying out the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grain Of Wheat Principle

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 9, 2018

“Lord, protect me from the things I want. If they're not in accordance with your will. ~Amen.”

Lent5B You can tell that Jesus eat whole grains by his analogy of a kernel of wheat falling to the ground and dying to produce life. It was in reference to his sacrificial death, but he gives it to us as an over-arching spiritual principle of dying to selfish desires, e.g. like the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:3-15, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

Where Is He?

Contributed by David Roth on Apr 25, 2020

We oft wonder, "where is God?" Christ was with the disciples on the Emmaus Road, even though they did not see Him, that is recognize Him, and that He was with them. He is with us always, even when we don't see Him.

David Roth Luke 24:13-35 Easter 3(a) April 26, 2020 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Where is He?” It was still Easter. That morning He had appeared to Mary Magdalene in the garden. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Picture Of Baptism

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2011

Paul detailed the rich meaning behind the ordinance of baptism of the power of Christ’s resurrection. (Christian)Baptism is a picture of the power of Christ’s resurrection. But How is it seen? Baptism pictures...

The PICTURE of BAPTISM—Romans 5:19—6:18 Need: How are Baptism & Resurrection Sunday related? Why do we Baptize? What is the significance of Baptism? Paul detailed the rich meaning behind the ordinance of baptism of the power of Christ’s resurrection. (Christian)Baptism is a picture of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Testing Of His Brothers

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 3, 2018

Joseph's testing of his brothers in Genesis 43:1-45:28 teaches us that in his providence God can use evil human deeds to accomplish salvation.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons that I am calling “Jacob’s Descendants,” based on Genesis 37-50. Previously, we read about young, seventeen-year old Joseph sold by his brothers to Midianite traders on their way to Egypt. The brothers then deceived their father Jacob into ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sardis: The Dying Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021

can a church that was once so full of life become a white-washed tomb full of dead men’s bones and rotting corpses? That, my fellow investigators, is our job this morning as “Christian Soul Investigators.” Get it? “CSI”

God morning, brothers and sisters! Welcome to “CSI: Canton.” For those of you who live in a cave and don’t have cable, “CSI” stands for “Crime Scene Investigation.” Now, CSI started out as a weekly crime show that literally began at the turn of the century … in the year 2000 … on CBS. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Recognizing The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2020

When we recognize that Jesus is here: 1. We can receive His unstoppable life. 2. We can rely on His unlimited love. 3. We can receive unexpected joy. 4. We will respond with unashamed worship. 5. We will rush to spread the ultimate news.

Recognizing the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 20:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 25, 2018 (Revised July 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, in John 20 we reach the wonderful story of the Lord's resurrection. Let's begin by reading vs. 1-18. And as we read, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 27, 2003

What is the rapture and how should we live in light of the coming rapture?

Text: I Thessalonians 4: 13- 5:11 Title: The rapture of the church. Introduction The next two great events in the history of the church are; 1.The end-time revival 2.The rapture of the church. The word “rapture” is not found in the bible. The word rapture is a translation of the Latin word ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rapture. When?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004

How to be prepared for God’s Coming?

The RaptUre: What Is It? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, [4] and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What's New?

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 16, 2004

A consideration of all that is new in the life of the child of God.

We read here the declaration of God the father concerning His intent for all who would come to Him through faith in His Son, Jesus. When one comes to God through faith in Christ, everything becomes new. "Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new." - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Cross Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

In all human history Jesus Christ was the only one qualified to die for the sins of mankind.

This is Easter morning, a time to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To appreciate resurrection, must His understand death w/o- death, there could be no resurrection w/o- resurrection- death not significant In all human history … Jesus the man, who was Christ the God, was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic