Sermons on God Who Raises The Dead:

Humbly Exalted

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 29, 2005

This sermon speaks to the encouragement of Jesus to live a life of humility which in the presence of God raises us above the norm and exalts our name.

Humbly Exalted – Matthew 23: 1 - 12 Intro: A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land & the dairy farmer told the rancher that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texas, not to be outdone said, “Yankee, that ain’t nothin. On my ranch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Passion

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

Christ’s Resurrection from the dead is not a secondary issue - the Resurrection is foundational to our faith.

Who crucified Jesus? God did to fulfill His divine purposes. God designed His Son’s death to accomplish victory over evil and suffering. From the Book of Acts we learn that Jesus was handed over by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge (Acts 2:23). The lashings, the thorns, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Unchanging Love

Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 7, 2012

We must never forget the Incredible Love that Our God Offers

God’s unchanging love John 3:16 for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Of all the many familiar passages of Scripture from which I might bring you a message this wonderful verse is perhaps the most ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lessons From Lazarus

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 6, 2006

There are lessons we can learn from the story of the raising of Lazarus that we may not have realized before.

During these Sundays in Lent we have spent time looking at some of the most memorable events and characters of the Bible. We have looked at Nicodemus, the woman of Samaria, and the man born blind. This week we look at one of the most familiar stories of the entire Bible, the story of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did Jesus Say He Was God?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 10, 2022

There are many who say that Jesus is not God because He did not directly utter the words “I am God.” What did Jesus say about Himself? - A look at the Names of God and their meanings.

At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus went to His home Synagogue and read from the Book of Isaiah. "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14, John 8:58, John 1:9-10, John 1:4, John 6:39-40, Hebrews 10:19-20, John 1:14-15, Acts 4:12, Philippians 2:9-11, Ephesians 2:4-10, Luke 4:16-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Not Alone!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016

On this Easter Sunday morning, we stand amazed with the women who see the angel at the empty tomb. The angel announces to them, “He is risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.”

You Are Not Alone! Matthew 28:1-10 1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When World Peace Isn't God's Will

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

Everyone seems to value world peace, but the God who wants us to return to Him doesn't value it as much as our well-being.

Text: Zechariah 1:7-21 Title: When World Peace Isn’t God’s Will Type: Expository Purpose: Show hearer God is overcoming their oppressors. Main Idea: God is determined to overcome our oppressors. Opening: World Peace. Sometime, somewhere, somehow I saw the Sandra Bullock movie Miss ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-21

God’s Weapon In The Hand Of God’s Man

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 5, 2021

When God Places the Power in your Hands

In this scripture, we find an inspiring story tucked away in these couple of verses in 2nd Samuel 23. Here we find the story of Eleazar; one of David’s mighty men. In fact, there are a number of names of those soldiers who distinguished themselves in combat for David which are recorded for us her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Make A Rock So Big He Can't Lift It?

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

Essentially, the questioner is asking, “Is there any way that the God who can make all things can make a rock so big that the God who can lift all things cannot lift it?” Worded this way, the inconsistency and meaningless nature of the question is reveale

Can God Make a Rock So Big He Can’t Lift It? by Alex McFarland I had just finished speaking at the Spirit West Coast festival and was enjoying the sunny California weather when I noticed a group of teens huddled together, whispering to one another. Curious, I watched while a boy of about 16 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Love For Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025

There is a huge difference between enjoying a person who gives gifts and enjoying the gifts instead of the person. God is our all satisfying treasure and Father and Friend and Savior.

Our Love for Christ Grace to you peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today I want to explain how we can deepen “Our Love for Christ.” A personal relationship with Christ is a transformative connection with Jesus Christ, characterized by faith, trust, intimacy, and a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Great Faithfulness

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 11, 2015

God’s great faithfulness: 1. Brings hope in our darkest hour (vs. 21). 2. Is the source of our salvation (vs. 22-23). 3. Makes Him our greatest gift (vs. 24). 4. Guarantees His goodness to all who trust in Him (vs. 25-26).

God's Great Faithfulness Lamentations 3:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2014 (Revised and updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church on Nov. 23, 2008.) *Church: I think of Flight 370 that disappeared two weeks ago with 239 people on board. I also ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sign 7 - The Ressurection And The Life Series

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007

The is the seventh sign recorded in the book of John, the raising of Lazarus. Here Jesus demonstrates that He is the ressurection and the life.

Resurrection and the Life Today I am going to complete the study on the seven signs found in the book of John prior to Jesus’ death and resurrection. Over the last six Bible studies I have covered the first six signs covered in the book of John. We discussed how John could have included hundreds ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Forsaking God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 15, 2009

Exposition of fourth and fifth cries from the cross, second of three in Easter Series 09

Text: John 19:28, Matthew 27:46, Title: God Forsaking God, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: “Now again we approach the cross and hear the cry of Jesus. Here all the forces of the universe converge: Man did his work by killing the Son of God and revealing the evil of his heart; ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God's Will (A Message For Graduates)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 27, 2023

Here is a simple message for those who are graduating from college or high school. It is also a message for everyone who wants to seek God's will for their future.

Seeking God’s Will Graduation John 2:5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. Intro. This is the first miracle recorded that Jesus ever performed It was at a wedding about 10 miles south of Nazareth at Cana. They had run out of wine Jesus had them fill 6 ...read more

Scripture: John 2:5, Psalm 1:1-2, John 10:27, Proverbs 28:26, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 105:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist