Sermons on Made Alive:

The Living Dead

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Mar 24, 2008

An Easter message focused on the meaning of resurrection for the here and now.

THE LIVING DEAD Luke 9:57-62 (focus v. 60) “Let the dead bury their own dead.” I. A RADICAL INDICTMENT This statement is one of the most radical statements that Jesus ever made. And He made many. He called a man to follow him. The man’s response is that he must first see to it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The Lord Has Made

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2014

Its more than a praise song or call to worship

The Day the Lord has Made Psalm 118:1-29 Introduction We sing the chorus “This is the Day that the Lord has Made” often in our churches today as a call of worship. In it, we treat “this” as though it referred to today, that God has made this day as He makes every day special. I do not dissent to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Were Made For A Mission

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 31, 2003

The mission to reach the lost. Fifth message in Rick warren’s series on Life purpose.

You Were Made for a Mission Colossians 4:5 Intro: You were made for a mission. It is the fifth purpose for which God created you. What is your mission? It is to share the good news of Jesus. Jesus said, "As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world." (JN 17:18) Jesus said, "As ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Idolatry Is Not Dead Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

We tend to dismiss idolatry because we think only of those who have visible forms of idols. This is still a part of our world, and it is amazing that people in the modern century have been just as foolish as were the pagans in the days of the prophets.

Does it ever bother you that good things that should happen don't, and bad things that shouldn't happen do? Dr. Larry Crabb whose book Inside Out was a great seller tells of the parents who decided to enroll their 13 year daughter in a Christian school. One of the teachers introduced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 19, 2014

Everything that God has and will do for you is waiting on the other side of this one question: Wilt thou be made whole?

Mk 5:25-34 Jn 5:5-6 Wilt thou be made whole? Like this man at the pool of Bethesda and like the woman in our text I know that there are some people here today that have issues. (Issue means) to pass or flow out, as in our text this woman had a physical condition that created an issue of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, John 5:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And His Resurrection

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Apr 4, 2021

In most of the Nations the old and the young people all know that Jesus rose, but how does that apply to our lives?.

When Jesus appeared to me after a long time of asking Him to appear to me, If He was real. And one glorious day I suddenly saw Him standing in front of me!. And I saw myself coming out of my body and walking with Him. He was in a very bright light and all around Him was only light. He was in front ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 6:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Mind's Made Up

Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2001

A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. How long will we halt between two opinions?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Made Known In The Breaking Of The Bread

Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002

Involves the congregation in some immediate community-building, as well as inviting them to see the face of Jesus on their brother or sister. Explores the corporate role of "communion".

Easter 3A - April 14, 2002 "Made Known In The Breaking of the Bread" - Luke 24:13-35 Grace and peace be to you from our Lord and Savior, who is made known to us in the breaking of the bread. On that first Easter day, two of Jesus’ followers were heading away from Jerusalem toward Emmaus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

This Mother Made A Terrible Choice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2023

Famine. There isn't much worse that could happen to anyone. A mother made a deal with another mother to find food. But she made a terrible choice when she did this.

Introduction: The city of Samaria was surrounded by enemies. Famine had come into the city and people were paying tremendous amounts of money for small portions of food. But for two mothers, they had a gruesome item on the menu. 1 The famine affected the city Text, 2 Kings 6:24-25, KJV: 24 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

The Christian servant has a responsibility to handle temptation properly; He or she must take personal responsibility for his or her sin.

"The Devil Made Me Do It," James 1:12-18 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION [READ TEXT, James 1:12-18] Verse 12 is a reminder: the servant who endures trials passes the tests in life will: 1. Be blessed 2. Receive the crown of life Now we see by the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-13, James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Joy Is Made Complete

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2008

Easter 6 (B) - Our joy is made complete because we are attached to the True Vine. As branches on the True Vine we live in love and love to obey.

OUR JOY IS MADE COMPLETE (Outline) April 27, 2008 – EASTER 6 - John 15:9-17 INTRO: Joy – one can truly have it here and now! Yes, today Jesus’ words speak to each of us to make our joy complete! Joy might seem improbable as we look around at our world today. Constantly we are bombarded ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Made You Judge? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2016

A study of the book of Job 8: 1 – 22

Job 8: 1 – 22 Who Made You Judge? 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “How long will you speak these things, and the words of your mouth be like a strong wind? 3 Does God subvert judgment? Or does the Almighty pervert justice? 4 If your sons have sinned against Him, He has ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faith Made Simple 2

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 5, 2019

God is pleased with faith

When we talk about the subject of faith so many do not yet understand faith. Jesus would often say in his Word to have faith in God. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith is simply to trust that God is faithful to his promises and what He says is what He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 26:3, Hebrews 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are Folks Made Of? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2011

Sermon #1 of a two part sermon dealing with humans being made up of body, soul, and spirit, and explaining what God does for all three when a person is saved.

Life in the Spirit #1 What are folks made of? I Thessalonians 5:23 CHCC – December 4, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you heard this old nursery rhyme: What are little boys made of, made of? What are little boys made of? Snips and snails and puppy-dog tails; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Longer Doom And Gloom

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 4, 2021

The resurrection of Jesus allows all people to be able to know there is hope and there is no-longer doom and gloom when we die.

No longer Doom Gloom 1. The women in the text felt the Doom And Gloom of the week’s happenings • Messiah had been killed in a humiliating death on a cross. • His body had been laid in a cave-like tomb, and a • large stone had been rolled against the door. They were feeling grief over the death ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist