Sermons on Life Beyond The Grave:

Detained By The Grave

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010

we pray a lot of prayer points. Some of these prayer points may sound strange to some people. But for those who understand the war going on in the spirit, they are familiar items. For example at MFM, we pray a lot about buried virtues.

Psalm 30:3 says, “O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive that I should not go down to the pit.” In Psalm 49: 14 - 15, the Bible says, “Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Garments In The Grave.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 20, 2003

The grave clothes provide significant confirmation of the fact that Jesus had risen from the grave.

The garments in the grave. John 20: 3 -- 8. 08/20/03 A few years ago the spokesman for the American atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a Ph.D. in theology. Their debate was in front of around 8000 people and with over 100 radio stations broadcasting the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Grave Of Lazarus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2024

Jesus wept tears of righteous anger against the violent tyranny of death.

THE GRAVE OF LAZARUS. John 11:32-44. Hearing of Jesus’ call, Mary ran to Jesus, prostrated herself at His feet, weeping, and complained: “Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died” (John 11:32). Jesus became vexed in His spirit, a champion fired up for the fight to the death ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In Dark Times

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 8, 2018

The objective of this message is to remind us that there remains a hope for the believer beyond their darkest hour.

Today message is about a man named Job. The name Job means hated or persecuted. I. Job the Man He was a strange mixture: He was blessed and blameless. He was righteous and rich. He was successful and sacrificial. He had plenty and was prayerful. He had money and was merciful. II. What He ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Astonished Beyond Measure Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the fact that we should ever be amazed by Jesus.

Astonished Beyond Measure Mark 7:31-37 Today I would like to preach on the thought “astonished beyond measure”. This title is taken directly from the text; verse 37 tells us that the people were “astonished beyond measure”. The word “astonished” means to be “struck with amazement”. In our modern ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Boundaries: Love Beyond Boundaries Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

We have to learn in our lives that God has always been there in our life. He will always be there as we move into the future.

Series: Beyond Boundaries Message #4: Love Beyond Boundaries By: Jud Wilhite School started this week. How many of you know someone who started school this week? What is this? Are the parents clapping? Yes, they are back to school! It was a really emotional week for us in our family. My ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond The Tomb Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 5, 2007

This series examines the life and continuing mission of the church after the resurrection of Jesus. And reminds us that there is work to be done!

Drama (I started with a dram about 2 people Jan and John who had become disillusioned about the church.) In the book of Acts the church emerges and enters the world in a powerful way. But somehow, over the years something has changed. Like Jan and John’s relationship the church has lost it’s ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beyond The Turkey

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

During this season of being thankful as Christians it goes beyond a table filled with food and turkey, making thanksgiving a part of our daily life.

The word thankful means to be glad or relieved about something, and to have a feeling or expressing of gratitude. How’s your thanksgiving this morning? How’s your joy? Is life weighing you down with worry? Doubt? Relationships in your life causing problems in your daily walk? You’re not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond Baby Jesus Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

Today people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. For most people Christmas is all about baby Jesus. All go to church, worship, and are grateful to God for sending his son Jesus Christ into this world. Then they go back

INTRODUCTION: Today people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. For most people Christmas is all about baby Jesus. All go to church, worship, and are grateful to God for sending his son Jesus Christ into this world. Then they go back home and it is all about them. What does Jesus mean to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 3:23, Ezekiel 18:20, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hope That Is Found In The Resurrection (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2012

We need to know about a resurrection, about this blessed hope that is given to us, that there is something beyond the grave!

1 Peter 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Bitter To The Better

Contributed by Zachary Woods on Jun 29, 2011

How to overcome bitter times in life.

Beyond the Bitter to the Better Psalms 30:1-5 30:1 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. 3 O LORD, thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

O Grave, Where Is Your Victory?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

In Christ, death is sleep; resurrection at His coming grants immortality; hope rests on Jesus’ victory, not inherent human immortality.

Introduction Picture a quiet country cemetery just before sunrise. Mist curls low among the stones. The dew is heavy, the birds only beginning to stir. Nothing seems more final than that stillness. Yet the Christian confession dares to speak right into that silence: “O death, where is thy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 11:25-26, 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, Revelation 22:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Beyond Servanthood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2012

The Bible talks about us as being servants of God. But it also says we are Sons of the living God. How can we be both? And what does that mean to us as live our Christian life?

OPEN: James Dobson tells of the time he was away on a business trip. While he was away, and his wife and 2 children were sitting down to eat, his wife turned to their two year old son Ryan and asked if he would like to pray before he and sister ate. The invitation startled the little boy, but he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Infinity And Beyond!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 14, 2022

Though all associated with this life is impermanent, the future for the child of God is bright with hope. Christ has redeemed us by His death and resurrection. Now, through faith in Him, we anticipate a permanent home in Heaven.

“We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Regret

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 11, 2016

As Christians we are to learn from our past mistakes only to the extent that it redeems the present and get our eyes focused on what truly matters: winning the prize of eternal life with Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour!

BEYOND REGRET Philippians 3:7-14 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We all have regrets for those things done or not done, said or not said, imagined but not realized. Even though an average life has over 2.2 billion seconds to live; life span is short, for we truly are here ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist