Sermons on Made Us Alive:

The Hope Of Advent: Coming Alive In Christ

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Christmas is the promise of new life in Christ. We know what Christ is like. We know the joy of sins forgiven. We know the hope of heaven.

THE HOPE OF ADVENT: COMING ALIVE IN CHRIST Ephesians 2:1-10 Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

Why I Know Jesus Is Alive!

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 12, 2001

A sermon presented in dramatic form as if being presented by the Apostle Thomas.

I want to thank the pastor for inviting me to speak this Easter Sunday. I’ve been told a lot of people identify with me. Maybe after you hear my story you’ll identify with me also. Now I know there’s a derogatory nickname for me going around - "Doubting Thomas". Actually that really doesn’t fit ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Literally Alive Right Now

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

The disciples were terrified. They hid together in their dwelling in Jerusalem, trembling with fear. They didn’t know if roman soldiers or temple guards might burst through the doors at any moment and arrest them all.

The disciples were terrified. They hid together in their dwelling in Jerusalem, trembling with fear. They didn’t know if roman soldiers or temple guards might burst through the doors at any moment and arrest them all. They might all die, just like Jesus died, scourged with whips, and nailed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Spirit Of God Is Alive And Well -- In You!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 30, 2004

LENT 5(A) - The Holy Spirit is alive and well in you because you are God’s own dear child and God’s heir of eternal glory.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL, IN YOU Romans 8:11-19 -- March 28, 2004 – LENT 5 ROMANS 8:11-19 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Fully Alive In The Deadest Sense Of The Word

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2012

God puts our hearts at rest through HIs commands to love and believe.

May 6, 2012 1 John 3:18-24 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Crucified, Yet Alive: Transformed By Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 11, 2024

Explore a powerful truth that transforms lives—how the cross and resurrection of Christ shape the believer's life.

Crucified, Yet Alive: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful truth that transforms lives—how the cross and resurrection of Christ shape the believer's life. Our primary texts will come from 2 Corinthians 13:4, Galatians 1:4, and Galatians 2:20. These verses dive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:4, Isaiah 53:5, Galatians 1:4, Colossians 1:13, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can We Know That God Loves Us

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 9, 2001

Jesus Christ is the expression of God’s Love that has been made manifest to the entire world!

Morning Message Central Church of Christ February 11, 2001 HOW WE KNOW THAT GOD LOVES US Text: 1 John 4:9-10 Introduction: God has an incredible love – a love that would enable him to love us in spite of our failure to live for him perfectly. His love is agape - the kind of love which is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Post-Modernism Is Dead, Jesus Is Alive

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

I could never accept the curious suggestion by modern philosophers that the meaning of life breaks down to my own personal preference.

“These are exciting times. When I finished the Epilogue to Darwin on Trial in 1993, I compared evolutionary naturalism to a great battleship afloat on the Ocean of Reality. The ship's sides are heavily armored with philosophical and legal barriers to criticism, and its decks are stacked with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

"What On Earth Made You Do That?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 16, 2010

If we follow the way of Christ’s generosity, and forgiveness with utter loyalty, there will always be folks who will bluntly call us “crazy.”But, “Christ’s love compels us.”

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 “What on Earth made You do That?” “What on earth made you do that?” The newspaper reporter was incredulous. A young woman had just won a three-week trip around the world. It was the chance of a lifetime! And she had given it up in order to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"Jesus Is The High Priest"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2018

Jesus is the high Priest who stays with us, never leaves us, dies for us, and saves us!

“Jesus is The High Priest” Hebrew 7:23-28 • They had charge of sanctuary and alter they offered sacrifices for sins • They lighted the lamps of the tabernacle, burned incense • Placed the Bread of Presence on the alter every Sabbath • Offered Sacrifice for his sins then washed his hands and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Methodist

God's Word It's Alive

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 25, 2017

News articles may inform us. Novels may inspire us. Poetry may enrapture us. But only the living, active Word of God can transform us. It is Alive. Updated October 2021.

I was twenty-four years old ... when I first became aware ...... of what it meant ... to be under the scalpel ... of God's word. It was then ... that I heard and understood clearly ... that I was a sinner .... and as such .... had no right to eternity ... in heaven. I remember being cut ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Mark 14:47, Isaiah 55:11, Hebrews 4:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

He Makes Us Worthy

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002

No one is worthy of the Love of God. He made us worthy when he put his son on the cross, when he put our sins and their penalties upon Jesus, and when he took the righteousness of Christ and put it on us.

He Makes Us Worthy: The view from outer Grace 8-18-02 Psalm 14: 1-2, Philippians 3:8-13 + I hope you don’t take offense if I say: There is no one here today… who is worthy to be here… in and by our own rights. Not you! Not me! History tells us… over and over again… that none of us are worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-13, Psalm 14:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: The Word Of God

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 30, 2017

A sermon examining the fact that Jesus is "The Word"

JESUS: THE WORD OF GOD John 1:1-5;14 Today we will consider the first 5 verses of John's Gospel. This amazing Book of the Bible is like none other. John's Gospel is all about Jesus and His saving work. It focuses on the last three years of Jesus’ life. In this Gospel account, John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens To Us? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 19, 2012

Our Resurrection! That is what I want to talk about this morning beginning in 1 Cor 15 and verse 35. But someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?" It has already been explained to us through CHrist's resurrectio

The angels came to the shepherds saying do not be afraid, we bring you good news of great joy. Jesus said “I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. What brought Jesus the joy? The only place it really tells us is in Hebrews 12, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

In Christ, I Am...re-Created For Good Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

We were dead in sin, but we are alive in Christ! It is by grace, through faith (the core of the gospel). But there is more: God re-created us to do good works for his glory.

In Christ, I Am…Re-Created for Good—Ephesians 2:1-10 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Verses 8 and 9 are the gospel in about 30 words, and you would do well to memorize them as a summary of the gospel. You might go through verse 10: (Reread Ephesians 2:8-10.) The gospel is good news. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed