Sermons on Rise From Ashes:

1 Habits From Thesalonica Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 30, 2007

Habits to Practice 1. Be Consistent 2. Be Clear 3. Be Correct 4. Be Certain 5. Be Committed 6. Be Co-operative 7. Be Collective

Upon Request PowerPoint, Handout & Audio PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In __________________________________________ + Chariots of Fire - 1981 British Film - Nominated for 7 academy Awards - Won 4 Including Best Picture - Eric Liddell born 1902 - Called the "Flying Scotsman” - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Living Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 18th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#18] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM LIVING Ecclesiastes 3:16 Introduction: This morning I want to continue in our series of “Numbers That Bring Hope”. Our text is perfect for this Mother’s Day. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) “There is a time for everything, and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing A Word From God

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Feb 27, 2003

Like grain God’s Word nourishes, like fire God’s Word compels, and like a hammer, God’s Word breaks us.

“Experiencing A Word From God” Jeremiah 23:25-29 Illustration: Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:25-29, Isaiah 57:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001

Just like Mary, we can treasure up the wonder and joy of Christmas in our hearts.

Every year at Christmastime we hear people tell us what the holiday means to them. For some people Christmas is a time for opening gifts, eating cookies, visiting with families and friends. For others it’s a time of hectic schedules and endless “to do” lists. And then there are those who simply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Risks Of Running From God

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People of God should be aware of the risks when we resist the will of God.

The Risks of Running from God Jonah 1:1-16 ILLUSTRATION Once an atheist asked a Christian lady if she believed the Bible was true. “Yes,” said the lady. “Then.” Said the atheist, “tell me how a whale swallowed Jonah, as a whale’s stomach is no bigger than a man’s head.” “I don’t know,” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 17, 2010

What do we mean when we pray "deliver us from evil"?

People have always been divided about Jesus. I have known folks who are so “sold-out” to Jesus they drive everybody else crazy. They come across like the butcher who wanted to be a good soul-winner, so he took some training in personal evangelism and memorized all the scriptures and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: United Methodist

The Guilty Fleeing From The Guilty

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 3, 2013

Sometimes the greatest advice anyone can give you is to tell you to flee. Flee, from wrong advice, wrong communication, wrong associations- flee! Psalm 3:1NLT O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. Today we are giving study to Psalm 3 t

The Guilty Fleeing From the Guilty Psalm 3:1-8NKJ Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me,“There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Rose From The Grave Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This Easter sermon introduction reviews a series called "Against All Odds" based on Isaiah 53, highlighting the prophesied actions of the Messiah that were fulfilled by Jesus during Holy Week.

Good morning everybody! And Happy Easter! Are you ready to do some learning today? Pray with me: Lord Jesus, speak to me. Amen! Take out your notes and let’s learn together. For the past 5 weeks we’ve been in a series called Against All Odds. The series is based on a monumental chapter in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11, Luke 24:1-49, John 20:19-23

Topics: Resurrection, Prophecy Fulfillment, Holy Week

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

Funeral Sermon: From Mourning To Gladness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Just as the Psalmist declares, “Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing,” we too can trust that God will lift our hearts from sorrow and bring us to a place of peace.

FUNERAL SERMON: FROM MOURNING TO GLADNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 30:11 (KJV) Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness. INTRODUCTION: In moments of sorrow, the human heart seeks solace, seeking to understand why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2008

We are invited by the angel of heaven and Jesus to look inside the empty tomb and to behold the lessons of this empty tomb and the fact of Jesus resurrection. His resurrection is what sets Christianity apart from all other religions and it verifies that J

“ Lessons from the Empty Tomb! Easter Sermon 2008 Opening Illustration: Video clip from Bluefishtv.com - “The Elements of Easter” Thesis: We are invited by the angel of heaven and Jesus to look inside the empty tomb and to behold the lessons of this empty tomb and the fact of Jesus resurrection. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Notes From The Upper Room

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 13, 2018

Notes from the Upper Room are the words the Lord speaks to me in my quiet time with Him. This message looks at Worship, Praying in Tongues, Rights and Privileges, Conforming to the Image of Christ, and the Neutralizing of the Body of Christ.

Turn to Exodus 17:8-13 (8) Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. (9) And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. Let me ask you a question ladies and gentlemen: do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, Ephesians 2:11-19, Psalm 1:1-3, Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Rose From Grave Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Apr 12, 2017

Week 4 in a 10 week gospel series

-A couple of weeks ago I heard about a Hawaiian man who had been reporting missing was presumed dead. -He had ventured into some caves and hadn’t made it out. -A missing person report was filed with police but after 3 ½ days no one had seen him and they assumed the worst. -His family and friends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Grave Yard

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 27, 2020

There are some important lessons we can learn from Lazarus’ death and resurrection (resuscitation) – a. The Heart of the Church b. The Ministry of the Church and c. The Future of the Church

Scripture: John 5:21-29; John 11 Theme: Lessons learned from a Graveyard There are some important lessons we can learn from Lazarus’ death and resurrection (resuscitation) – a. The Heart of the Church b. The Ministry of the Church and c. The Future of the Church INTRO: Grace and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:21-29, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Three Cheers From Jesus!

Contributed by Kevin Johnson on Aug 30, 2001

A word of encouragement in a troubled world.

Title: Three cheers from Jesus! Text: Matthew 9:2 Introduction: It’s been said that attitude will determine your altitude. I mention that this morning because I believe in many places in the body of Christ we have let the attitude of the world creep into the church! I believe we could agree ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plan B From God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2021

God could have written you off as a bad experiment. But your divine friend, now your divine judge, has a plan “B.” He won’t leave you to the nasty existence you chose.

Christmas Christmas is the favorite day of every child. It’s also the favorite of the child that inhabits the center of every adult. So instead of a sermon, let’s play a Christmas adventure game, a game of pretend. Imagine yourself as Adam or Eve. The first Adam, the first Eve. Alive in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic