Sermons on Rise From The Dead:

Grace For The Graceful

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2019

The grace of God continues for those who are already demonstrating the fruits of grace in their life.

GRACE FOR THE GRACEFUL. Acts 9:36-43. I am sometimes at pains to emphasise how God’s grace abounds for sinners (cf. Romans 5:20), but in the instance before us we see how God’s grace also continues to abound for a woman who is already a “disciple”. Doctor Luke, the author of Acts, is at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry, Alertness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2017

A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and jealous, still admired him...

Judea Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry... (Micah 7:6) Luke 12:1-59 A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59

Denomination: Baptist

From Crushing Constrictions To Newness Of Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 7, 2017

What shall I render to the LORD for all His benefits toward me? (Psalm 116:12).

FROM CRUSHING CONSTRICTIONS TO NEWNESS OF LIFE. Psalm 116:1-4; Psalm 116:12-19. Have you ever had an experience where you felt as if the life was being crushed out of you, as surely as if a boa constrictor had its coils around you? This could be physical illness, or mental anguish; crushing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-19, Psalm 116:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Joe Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009

Joe is forgotten by the cupbearer in our text today but not by God. It was a lonely time for Joe but God was with Him even in the dungeon. We need to be reminded that He is with us in the palaces of life and in the dungeons of life.

Lesson’s from Joe pt 3 - “The forgotten ones.” Opening Video Illustrations – These two clips reveal how people wrestle with loneliness and the feeling of being forgotten. Listen to their stories: “Alone again” - Blue Fish TV (2:12) “Trusting God through loneliness” Blue Fish TV (1:30 min) I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Lessons Learned From The Prophet Jonah"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 30, 2002

This sermon lists several lessons to be learned from the life and ministry of the Old Testament prophet, Jonah.

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THE PROPHET JONAH Text: Matthew 12:38-41 "Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did Halloween Come From

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

Many things I never knew

Where did Halloween come from? Do other cultures celebrate the tradition? Does it tell us anything meaningful about life after death? The Celts, a people who inhabited extensive regions of Europe and the British Isles, had a colorful festival, called Samhain, to honor their dead. These festivities ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Of Faith From Ehud And Gideon

Contributed by Kevin Call on Jan 19, 2026

The Book of Judges, in Hebrew, is also called (the Shophetim) Shophetim (שֹׁפְטִים) It is the Hebrew title for the Book of Judges, meaning "Judges," "Rulers," or "Deliverers," referring to the leaders who governed Israel. Of course, I’m talking about Ehud and Gideon.

Cycles in history refer to the idea that patterns, events, and societal moods recur over time. It’s usually described as repeating rhythms of growth, stability, decline, and crisis, most famously theorized by Strauss-Howe in their "Fourth Turning" model. These cycles are said to recur ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:15-30, Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: *other

From Death To Life - In Christ, By Grace Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

Too often today the world rejects and mocks our Lord’s gift of new life as they look upon the lives of those who profess to live it and yet see anything but life. We say we have a new, wonderful life in Christ, but is it obvious to those around us? It s

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 4. FROM DEATH TO LIFE – IN CHRIST, BY GRACE (Eph. 2:1-10) Introduction: Have you ever wondered what makes something a “masterpiece”? I mean what makes something worthy of “masterpiece ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2017

Can Jesus raise the dead? The big question in any religion concerns death. Death is a great mystery. And life is a great mystery, but life is practically meaningless if there is no resurrection of the dead.

Perea to Bethany Lesson: Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:1-44 Introduction Jesus’ public ministry is over and now He is concentrating on His private ministry. He centers on individuals and He is no longer reaching out to the nation of Israel. The raising of Lazarus from the dead occurred ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Memorial That Really Matters

Contributed by James May on May 26, 2002

What kind of memorial will rise before the Lord concerning your life?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-6, Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping Faith When The Glow Is Gone

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 21, 2009

God wants us to rise and shine rather than succomb to the darkness.

Title: Keeping Faith When the Glow is Gone Text: II Corinthians 4:1-6 (Mark 9:2-9) Thesis: God wants us to rise and shine rather than succumb to the darkness. Introduction: It has been a busy week for Colorado state high school wrestling fans as 2a through 5a division wrestlers have vied for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stuff

Contributed by Steve Hess on Nov 22, 2010

No matter what life brings, you can rise above the stuff.

The Stuff 1 Samuel 10:22 Therefore they enquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff. God brought the children of Israel out of Egypt into the Promised Land. For many years they were led by God’s judges. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Soaring Above Limitations Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

Limitations are real, but they are not final. In Christ, you are empowered to overcome, rise, and soar.

SOARING ABOVE LIMITATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:37, Psalm 18:29, Job 22:29, Micah 7:8 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of challenges, but believers are not called to dwell in defeat. We are called to rise, to soar, and to overcome ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Jephthah, A Dirty $20-Dollar Bill” Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 18, 2002

Jephthah rises above being an outcast due to confidence in God and in himself.

“Jephthah, a dirty $20-dollar bill” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A young child was saying his bedtime prayers, thanking God for the day. He ended his prayer with: “And thank You, God, for the nice boy you gave this family—Amen.” His mother asked, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-39

Denomination: Congregational

Bestir Thyself

Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012

Talks about David’s rise to power and coming together as a people

BESTIR THYSELF B.R.: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; 5:17-25 TEXT: 2Sa 5:24 And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. INTRODUCTION: In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Holiness