Sermons on Power Over Death:

What To Do When Our Lives Are Interrupted By The Death Of A Loved One?

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Death is a fact of life, but God's Word tells us how to deal with it.

Intro: 1. Samuel Wise founded the Free Synagogue in New York City back in 1907. He once accepted an invitation to address an anti-Nazi meeting in Brooklyn. He received several death threats. He opened his speech with these words: “I’ve have been warned to stay away from this meeting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Want More Than Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 24, 2022

This is a passage that clearly indicates what Pilate prized more than anything else. What can we learn from him?

- Paint a picture of all the conflicting priorities we try to hold onto simultaneously: money, family, relationships, morality, power, religion, etc. THE BIG QUESTION FOR THIS MORNING: What’s the last thing in your hands? - When we think of all those things, there are situations where we have to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part One Of Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023

At a men's retreat I noticed the verse on the back of the shirt of the guy sitting ahead of me. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." I pondered that and wondered how power, love and self-discipline counter fear.

POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part one) The back of Sergii's shirt at the Men's Retreat. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." 1) No fear! 2 Tim. 1:5-7, "I have been reminded of your sincere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 2 Timothy 1:5-12, 2 Timothy 4:14-18, Psalm 121:1-2, Philippians 1:14, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Have That God Can Use? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 17, 2022

Looking at the story of David and Goliath. How to defeat giants and receiving a miracle.

Title: What do you have that God can use? Theme: Text: 1 Samuel 17:31 - 40 1 Samuel 17:31-40 Now when the words which David spoke were heard, they reported them to Saul; and he sent for him. (32) Then David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him; your servant will go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-40, Exodus 4:1-5, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Acts 3:1-10, 1 Kings 17:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord Is My Fortress PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God's unfailing love and protection are promised to those who trust in Him.

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to dive into a beautiful passage of Scripture that is both a comfort and a reminder of God's unfailing protection and security in our lives. I'm talking about Psalm 91, which has been affectionately called "The Lord is Our Fortress." In this Psalm, we not ...read more

Topics: Powerful Prayer, Protection

"For Those Bent On Power, Postion And Prestige"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2011

A sermon about God's grace.

Matthew 19:27-20:28 “For Those Bent on Power, Position and Prestige” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A pastor was serving as a hospital chaplain, and noticed the extraordinary care given by one particular nurse. She ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

United We Stand

Contributed by Francis Balla on Aug 24, 2012

This sermon highlights the need for the Church body to be united in "mind and purpose" in the midst of conflicting, and constantly changing ideologies and trends.

SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 UNITED WE STAND Let me read one of Aesop’s Greek fables; In the forest, there lived four oxen. They were very good friends and always went together to graze in the fields. However, every time they went, a hungry lion tried to attack them. The lion longed for their meat. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Understand Condemnation Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Do we really understand what Hell is all about? why should we fear the second death? Is there a realization that all souls exist for eternity and eternal punishment is just that, eternal.

Opening Illustration: The October 25, 1999 crash of golfer Payne Stewart’s plane was a bizarre incident. He and three companions and two crew, boarded a twin-engine, $2.4 million Learjet which left the runway at 9:19 A.M near Orlando, Florida. There were two pilots, and all seemed fine when they ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Church Leaders Serving The People

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 16, 2023

In the foot-washing story, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership. Our church leaders should be exercising this idea.

Church Leaders Serving the People John 13:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Speaking Life: The Divine Power Of Our Words Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2024

As Christians, we understand that words matter. They hold immense power in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. But do we truly grasp the depth of that power? Do we recognize that every word we speak carries the potential to either glorify God or grieve Him?

Speaking Life: The Divine Power of Our Words Introduction: Today, we are going to revisit a topic that is both simple and profound: the power of our words. As Christians, we understand that words matter. They hold immense power in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. But do we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Genesis 1:3, Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 16:24, James 3:5-6, Romans 12:2, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is This? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Explores Jesus' power and authority in Mark 1:21-28, encouraging believers to harness the Gospel's transformative power and realize their spiritual potential.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to be gathered here today, not just in the presence of one another, but in the very presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by chance, not by routine, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Authority, Power, Gospel

Mantener El Valor Cuando Se Enfrenta A La Muerte

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

En este discurso, el contenido de varias fuentes se presenta en forma editada con el objetivo de proporcionar fortaleza y consuelo a quienes temen a la muerte.

¿Qué es lo que más nos asusta de la muerte? ¿Es preocupante que extrañaremos desesperadamente a la persona que nos deja atrás, o que la persona que dejamos atrás nos extrañe desesperadamente? ¿Tememos no poder llevarnos bien sin la persona que amamos? En ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Dates On A Tombstone

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 22, 2018

The tombstone holds 2 dates. The date of birth and the date of death. A dash - separates the 2. That dash represents a lifetime spent here on this earth. Both dates hold different emotions for different people. But to the believer in Jesus, I want you to reconsider those dates, especially the 2nd...

Dates on the Tombstone William Akehurst, HSWC Job 14:14 (KJV). If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. Born #### --- Died ### The tombstone holds 2 dates. The date of birth and the date of death. A dash - separates the 2. That ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14, Hebrews 12:1, Acts 20:24, Hebrews 9:27, John 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Of Heaven

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 8, 2025

Daniel 4

THE KING OF HEAVEN (DANIEL 4) American poet and playwright Arlington Robinson (1869–1935) won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on three occasions and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times. Robinson used to spend his summers at the MacDowell Colony near Peterborough, New Hampshire. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Petition Prayer Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Aug 14, 2023

Prayer is very broad; in this series, we will study the dimensions or elements of prayer.

Petition Prayer Petition: Request Appeal Psalms 20:5: “We will rejoice in thy salvation and in the name of our God, we will set up our banners and the Lord will fulfill all thy petitions.” Introduction: A petition is presented when one needs justice over certain matters. Daughters of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6, Psalm 20:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational