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The God Who Gives Life To The Dead

Contributed by Paul Mulani on Apr 29, 2019

Quite often we want God to do new things in our lives. However, many a times God wants to raise the dead, to bring to life what is dead in our lives, and not just give us brand new things. He wants to renew, give life to the dead things in our lives so that they will bring life to the whole person.

I want to begin by pointing out a correction that Jesus made to Martha's view on resurrection, a mistake that many people make even today. In John 11:40 we read, "Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” That was a kind rebuke. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:24-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shadows, Souls And Where They Go Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 28, 2005

1st of 5 messages leading up to Resurrection Sunday. This message is on the Rich Man and Lazarous and focuses on what we know about Hades.

Shadows, Souls, and Where They Go It’s clear that people struggle with death Some are afraid. Some are fatalistic. Some are in denial. Some are just way out there… Looking for some way – any way – out of death and denial of the fact that there is an end to this material universe. Recently I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 18, 2008

An Easter sermon about Resurrection as part of a series called Words of Lent

Pastor Trevor Hudson, South African Missionary & Evangelist (spoke at South Texas Conference of the UMC’s "Soul Fiesta" in San Antonio) told a story about a man who had been at a party, and he had too much to drink. He decided to walk home from the party, and one his way home he decided to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Power Against Graveyard Spirits

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 15, 2006

I would like you to read this chapter with rapt attention because you might not come across a message like this again.

I would like you to read this chapter with rapt attention because you might not come across a message like this again. One point that should be clear to you, which surprisingly, is not clear to many people, including pastors, is the fact that God’s definition for many things is different from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buried Alive

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

I want to talk to those of you that feel “buried alive”, you are conscious but bond, freed but still restrained. The enemy has placed you in the tomb and pronounced you “dead”!

This sermon could go into many different directions, I could preach on the resurrection of Lazarus as a type of the new birth or as a type of Christ’s resurrection. How He is never too late but always on time or evening the second coming. Who here is going through some hard times? We live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Borrowed For A Time

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

God has lent us this eternal life to carry within us until that which was borrowed is returned to Him. What are you doing with your borrowed time?

Borrowed for a Time The Burial of Jesus Matthew 27:57-61 57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59 Joseph took the body, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-61

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Resurrection Makes The Difference"

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 1, 2021

This is a message for Resurrection Sunday looking at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as the basis of our hope.

“THERE IS LIFE; DEATH HAS BEEN DEFEATED” (Version two of this message preached at Greenmount and O’Leary April 16, 2017)) 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4, 14-20 (Previously named: The Resurrection Makes the Difference (Version One -- Dorn Ridge Church of Christ, April 24, 2011) Video Link: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion - Part Three”

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

No matter what the issues are that you see, your condition is still not your conclusion!

Introduction: Life can sometimes take us down some highways and byways that seems as though there is no hope or no tomorrow. We can even be in church looking for a break through and while we’re in church we feel good. We even believe that we can over-come the situation. And it even seems a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformation And The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003

I want to talk about our bodies, the way we’re going to be after Jesus returns & He takes us home. I trust this message will not only instruct you, but inspire you; not only lead you, but also feed you with the reality of the soon return of Jesus & the re

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION I want to talk about our bodies, the way we’re going to be after Jesus returns and He takes us to heaven. I trust this message will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Earthquake That Shakes Our Hearts To Have A Stronger Faith!

Contributed by John Wright on Jan 22, 2010

Haiti earthquakes & miraculous earthquake of Matt. 27 continue to shake the hearts of men and women!

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Matt. 27:50-54. (1) In a few moments we will read this passage, which gives a report of a miraculous earthquake. We will study some things that will shake our hearts and cause us to have a stronger faith! (2) Over the past two weeks we have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did Jesus Suffer In Hell? (Part 1)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002

Did Jesus have to suffer in Hell? Did He have to die spiritually?

Did Jesus Suffer in Hell? (Part 1) Is Spiritual Death Necessary? Some teachers claim that Jesus’ physical death on the cross could not redeem mankind but that He had to die spiritual to pay our debt. Some go so far as to say that we can’t be saved unless we believe that Jesus suffered in Hell. Why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:26-32, Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2018

Death is certain but the promise of Resurrection is more certain. Why is that promise so powerful and what difference can our resurrection mean to us?

(We began the sermon by singing the favorite hymn: Victory In Jesus “I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, of His precious blood's atoning, Then I repented of my sins and won the victory. O ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did They Ever Mess Up!

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 8, 2009

Easter Sunday: Those who plotted to kill Jesus really messed up. God turned their evil intentions into the salvation of the entire world.

Little Mark was three years old when his pet lizard died. His grandma decided to make a teaching experience out of it. She suggested that little Mark and an older boy in the family hold a “funeral” for the lizard. So granny – with all good intentions - explained what a funeral was: A ceremony ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Through Not In

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 25, 2009

Sermon Objective: This is a funeral sermon designed to share the Good News of hope & resurrection that is found in Jesus Christ.

Through Not In 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Sermon Objective: To honor Judy’s request and share the Good News of hope that is found in Jesus Christ to those who are at her memorial service. 51Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— 52in a flash, in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Nazarene

The Tones Of The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003

The great hope of the Church is that Christ will come and rapture us to heaven before death intervenes. However, if death comes first, then we shall be resurrected and given glorified bodies like Jesus on the day He does return.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION This message is entitled, “The Tones or the Sounds of the Second Coming.” Paul called the Rapture of the Church a Blessed Hope; it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God