Sermons on Raising Kids:

The Tomb Is Still Empty

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

Are there good reasons to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? In this sermon I use Lee Stobel’s three "E"s to give proof of the resurrection.

Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day to everyone! Hope you are encouraged and uplifted by today’s worship! B. I thought we might start on the light side, with a little Easter humor. 1. What does the Easter bunny get for making baskets? 2 or 3 points, just like everyone else. (That’s a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loosed And Let Go

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 7, 2006

How should you live when you’ve been raised from the dead? There are some principles we can see from the life of Lazarus.

When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, "Where have you ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Life, Stinky Clothes, And Freedom Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 22, 2010

Part 12 in series Love Never Dies, this message examines a couple of key verses in John 11 where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.

Life, stinky clothes, and freedom Love Never Dies, prt. 12 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 6/20/2010 Good morning everybody. I want to start this morning by thanking Jason for filling in for me the last couple of weeks. Thanks Jason! Two weeks ago I thought I was flying to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Community Lament Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 25, 2010

When God’s people experience disaster, heartache, or disappointment, they can raise their voices to God and ask Him to intervene; their plea is based on three criteria.

A Community Lament Psalm 85 1. I can remember a few times when America mourned as a nation. Three of the most solemn times where when John Kennedy was assassinated, September 11, 2001, and the Tsunami. 2. Israel had her times of trial and grief as well, and this Psalm of community lament is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-12, Psalm 85:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Creating A Loving Community For The New Millennium

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

Thinking about what the church must be in the future raises four questions: who are we, who gets in, who leads, and where are we going?

First Baptist Church (New Hampshire Ave), Washington, DC May 31, 1998 Can you believe that it won't be long until we cross over into the third millennium, a full two thousand years after the birth of Christ? Can you believe that we are still here to see it? Why, it seems like it was only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer And Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2012

Paul paints a grim and fearfully vivid portrait of what sin is and what it can do and then joyfully raises the curtain on the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 24, 2012 Date Preached: March 25, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: The Law & the Believer Sermon Text: Romans 7:13-25 [ESV] Introduction: Well we have come a long way here in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lazarus’ Living Lessons

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 15, 2010

Much more than raising Lazarus from the dead, He taught the living a lesson in the values of the Christian life and how God expects us to live.

Lazarus’ Living Lessons Prairie Baptist Church – 1/17/10 A.M. Service Text: John 11:1-44 Key verse: John 11:25 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. Premise: Much more than raising Lazarus from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

And As Ye Go, Preach, Saying, The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The Lords 12 also received power to heal all manner of diseases and afflictions, they even raised the dead, this lets out the so called apostles of today.

#4~ THE APOSTLE BARTHOLOMEW 12-28-13 Today we'll continue our study to do with the Apostles; and today we'll bring a few thoughts about the apostle BARTHOLOMEW, also called Nathaniel. Let me say once again here at the beginning of today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Needs To Know

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

The message of Jesus Christ needs to be taken to the world. They need no know that Jesus died for their sins, was raised from the dead, and that one day he will be coming back.

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW Dorn Ridge & York Manor April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I. THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW THAT JESUS HAS DIED. 1.) When sin has been committed, the penalty of sin is always death. A.) Romans 6:23 B.) For every member of the human race God’s judgment decree of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solidification

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2013

The resurrection of Jesus Christ brought solidification! Romans say’s, the same resurrection that raised Christ from the dead presently lives within you!

Solidification Solidification means to make stronger; reinforce to make or become hard or solid. From Genesis to Malachi, the Messiah was prophesied. 400 years of silence. (Religion increased) John the forerunner of Jesus. (I must decrease...) Jesus’ miracle birth. (It took a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Roll That Stone Away! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Sep 20, 2022

God was not asking them to raise the dead, He was simply telling them to take a step of faith and remove that stone and then they will see what He can do.

Can you imagine Jesus who is 100% God and 100% human walking into the middle of a situation that would, to most people, seem completely hopeless? Hearing the wailing of friends and family over Lazarus’ death, then listening to Martha and Mary express their heartache? They were so disappointed that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Ingratitude - Sermon By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 4, 2023

We are living in a generation of ingratitude. People take gratefulness for granted. Are we raising an ungrateful generation? Are we moving from a grateful generation to the entitled generation?

Phil 4:6 Introduction Gratitude is defined as a positive emotional reaction that serves a biological purpose. It’s the appreciation of the valuable and meaningful things in our lives There are sin that we do by action are know as the sin of commission while there are other sins we do by not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-18, James 4:17, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Romans 1:21, Isaiah 42:8, Luke 12:13-21, Numbers 14:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reactions To Jesus' Revelations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 25, 2024

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. We are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight, we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Speak In A Still Small Voice?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 2, 2024

How often do we, as Christians, take time to listen to the voice of God? Does He have to talk to us with a raised voice or a quiet one?

Before we attempt to provide an answer to our question, let us take a moment, look at the Scripture, and gather a history of the situation. In preceding chapter, Elijah has rebuked the evil king Ahab and has had a contest with the evil prophets, wins the contest, and has the evil prophets slain. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Desire To Save All, Yet Human Rebellion Persists Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 6, 2025

This paradox is woven throughout the biblical narrative, raising fundamental questions about the nature of God's sovereignty, human free will, and the human condition.

The Bible presents a complex and multifaceted portrayal of God's relationship with humanity. On one hand, scripture reveals God's profound desire to save all people, while on the other hand, it acknowledges the persistent rebellion of humanity against its Creator. This paradox is woven ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12