Sermons on Raising Kids:

Like A Thief In The Night Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

We should all be living as if Jesus was crucified yesterday; raised from the dead this morning, and is coming back this afternoon. Are you ready?

INTRODUCTION One night a thief broke into a house he thought was deserted. As he walked through the darkened house with a flashlight he heard a voice from the kitchen that said, “Jesus is watching you.” He stopped and said, “Who’s there?” There was no answer so he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Man They Call Jesus

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 6, 2014

Do you believe in Jesus-He healed the sick, blind, deaf and raised the dead. Got any questions? Go to the Word!

The man they call Jesus John chapter 9:1-12, 35-41 Introduction- Not long ago a 29 year old man from Missouri named Chris Shaw won 258 million dollars in the power ball lottery. He bought it from a convenience store that he worked at. This man had 28.96 in his bank account. I don’t condone ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Doubt Series

Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 9, 2012

The issue in doubt in the Corinthian church is that one day people will be raised from the dead. Not every person in the Corinthian church believed it will happen.

www.pastorkurt.com INTRODUCTION - Are you a Christian with doubt? What do you doubt about? I’ve had people say to me - I have a hard time believing DEFINITION - Doubt: A place between belief and unbelief, involves uncertainty or distrust or lack of sureness of an alleged fact. The issue in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing The Altar Of The Lord

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 25, 2013

When the Faith ebbs, God raises up a rude prophet to challenge the evil that has insinuated itself into the lives of the people of God.

“Then Elijah said to all the people, ‘Come near to me.’ And all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been thrown down. Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD came, saying, ‘Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 15, 2012

A Mother's Day challenge - that's not just for mother's - from the book of Esther. It is for such a time as this that God has raised you up in Jesus!

For Such A Time As This - Esther 4:12-16 - May 13, 2012 Series: Mother’s Day Video Clip: Show Skit Guys Mother’s Day Video Clip - Key Point: “You continue to change the world with your special song and dance.” Max Lucado, in his book, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17

Denomination: *other

The Gospel And The Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

When Paul preached to the Greeks in Athens about the resurrection of the dead, they mocked him. The idea of the body being raised was folly to the Greeks.

Captain James Saunders of the U. S. Navy taught a graduate class on the principles of agreement. As a demonstration, he would give each member of the class a piece of white paper, and ask them to chew it. The paper had been treated with a chemical called phenylthiocarbimide. Some reported that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-12

David And Goliath--Part 3 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 17, 2019

In 1 Samuel 17:41-58 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

Scripture In our sermon series on “The Life of David” I want to conclude the story today of “David and Goliath.” The Philistines gathered their armies for battle against Israel in the Valley of Elah. But, instead of the two armies slugging it out, the Philistines put forward a champion named ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judges Justly

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 24, 2023

To begin with, you must trust your God with all that happens in your life without raising your finger at Him.

Judges justly 1 Peter 2:23 “When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.” I pray this devotion resonates very strongly and touches every person who reads. Hallelujah! To begin with, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Through Law

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 13, 2018

When we believe in the God who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, our faith also will be accounted as righteousness.

NOT THROUGH LAW. Romans 4:13-25. The Apostle Paul has already established that Abraham was not justified (made righteous) by works, otherwise he would have grounds of boasting - and who can boast before God? (Romans 4:2). Neither was Abraham justified by circumcision, since that rite was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Loosed Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 13, 2020

A message in the series of the miracles of Jesus. Deals with Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and how we can have freedom in Christ.

Title: Be Loosed Theme: A message about how God can loose us from our doubt, our impatience, and our issues. Text: John 11:1 – 44 Note: I used the commentary on John from Jon Courson as a reference. Opening Text Miracles of Jesus Joh 11:34-44 And He said, "Where have you laid him?" ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Altar Of Remembrance And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 26, 2025

Raising an altar of remembrance and thanksgiving ensures that the mighty acts of God are not forgotten, and His name is continually glorified from generation to generation.

ALTAR OF REMEMBRANCE AND THANKSGIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 4:6-7 Key Verse: “That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones? Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 4, 2025

Through the Miracle of the Raising of Lazarus, John teaches us a number of important things we need to know about God. 

Good Morning. My wife saw on the internet the other day a man at a gas station who promised to pay for people’s gas if they could recite 1 Bible verse. 6 people were challenged, and sadly all 6 failed. So, if you ever meet this person, today’s Gospel lesson is your easy button. Jesus Wept it’s John ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the importance, process, and benefits of practicing discipleship in the home, encouraging believers to transform their households into platforms for raising disciples for God's kingdom.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that hits close to home – literally! We're exploring the necessity, the process, and the bountiful benefits that come from practicing discipleship within our very own households. Brennan Manning once said, "What makes authentic ...read more

Topics: Discipleship, Home

Victories Won In Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

In every generation, God raises men and women who defy the odds and overcome great obstacles—not by physical might, but by faith.

VICTORIES WON IN FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:32-34, 1 John 5:4, Romans 8:37, Psalm 44:6-7, Ephesians 6:16 INTRODUCTION: In every generation, God raises men and women who defy the odds and overcome great obstacles—not by physical might, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go(D)fund(S)me

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

Are you familiar with GoFundMe? It’s a digital platform that allows people to raise money for events ranging from celebrations to accidents and illnesses.

Are you familiar with GoFundMe? It’s a digital platform that allows people to raise money for events ranging from celebrations to accidents and illnesses. From 2010 to the beginning of 2020, over $9 billion has been raised on the platform with contributions from over 120 million donors. Anyone can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran