Sermons on Rise From The Dead:

Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014

If you want to turn your worry into worship, then come to Jesus this Christmas, and then go tell the world what He has done for you.

A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Best Gift - From Captive To Christmas

Contributed by Tony Gene Peak on Dec 22, 2014

To fully appreciate the birth of Christ we must face our sinful condition and God's grace

THE BEST GIFT – From Captive to Christmas Luke 2:10-14 INTRO A. Alan Gross rescued last Wednesday after serving 5 years of a 15 year sentence in Cuba 1. Regardless of politics on Cuba, thrilled for Alan and family 2. First words to daughters in U.S. – “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Your Life, From Start To Finish

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 22, 2014

A message for our seniors on senior appreciation day. A look at the Christian life

This Is Your Life, From Start To Finish Psalm 63: 1-4 Intro: How many remember the old TV program called “This is your life”? For us younger folks, it was a TV program that started in 1952 and this original series lasted until 1961. There were spin offs and copycats but none were ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Moses, A Long Way From Nothing Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 16, 2014

This message takes a look at what made Moses, Moses.

Moses, A Long Way from Nothing He was a hero. And not just in the Bible but also on the big screen. But that wasn’t the way his life began. He was born as the son of slaves, his immediate future looked bleak and short. Nobody would have assumed that his name would ever be known outside ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Peace That Comes From Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2014

James describes how to identify counterfeit earthly wisdom and enjoy the inner peace that comes from heavenly wisdom.

There is a familiar picture of a man at the base of a lighthouse, standing in an open door. A giant wave smashing against the lighthouse, but the man seems oblivious to the danger around him. The picture is called“Lighthouse in the Storm” and was taken by French photographer Jean ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Comes From The Right Focus Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 8, 2014

One of the reasons we lose joy is because we lose focus. This sermon looks at keep our focus so we keep our joy!

JOY COMES FROM THE RIGHT FOCUS PHILIPPIANS 1:12-14 NOW I WANT YOU TO KNOW, BRETHREN, THAT MY CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE TURNED OUT FOR THE GREATER PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL, 13  SO THAT MY IMPRISONMENT IN THE CAUSE OF CHRIST HAS BECOME WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE PRAETORIAN GUARD AND TO EVERYONE ELSE, 14 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Lessons From A Serpent's Siege Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2013

Saul, discouraged after the sonsos of Belial reject his kingship, returns to life as a farmer, until the people of Jabesh Gilead need him. Then he demonstrates leadership Qualitites we can apply.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA  90278 LESSONS FROM A SERPENT’s SIEGE TEXT: I Samuel 11 VERSES 1-3 The name, Nahash means Serpent.  It is related to the Hebrew Word which refers to the serpent in Genesis 3 which means something along the line of “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

From Proud Towers To Humble Alters

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2013

After Noah and his family began to populate the earth again, people once again left God's way and tried to do things their own way. Bad idea. God's way requires humble obedience, not proud power. Jesus told Paul,

Genesis 9-12 lead us from Great Towers to Humble Alters. God’s way of blessing is often counter intuitive. God choses the humble, the weak, the despised, the things that are nothing to bless and through whom to accomplish His purposes of redemption for all mankind. The Lord told Paul, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons Learned From The Battle Tested

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 10, 2013

Learning from David about how to be successful in spiritual warefare.

Note: Based in part on a message by Pastor Brian Atwood 1. Introduction a. Today I would like to start by honoring each of our military veterans. So I would like for each of you to stand, tell us your branch of service, how long you served, and when you served. b. Next I would like to honor our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Lessons In Evangelism From The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 2, 2013

A short talk for our Christmas Pensioners' Praise service but it works for all adult congregations. Some lessons about life and evangelism for all Christians

I’m going to pick out three snippets of conversation that caused shock in the 1st Century Land that Jesus walked; three bits of conversation that could change the course of the church in Billericay in our time. 1. The Samaritan woman said to Jesus, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Anglican

What We Learn From Fishing

Contributed by Michael Ward on May 4, 2013

Successful fisherman are properly prepared and dedicated to their craft; called to be "fishers of men," Christians must also be dedicated to our calling.

Introduction A. Matthew 4:18-22. B. Think for a moment of the positive results of fishing. 1. Fishing is a healthy, fresh-air activity, very relaxing (for the most part). 2. Fishing provides a perfect setting for fun and togetherness with family and friends. 3. Fishing is a good way to make new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Perfect Peace Only From God. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014

If you want to come out of situations/if you want circumstances to change. Then you need to look beyond yourself/beyond your books/beyond friends/look up. Look to God.If you look up you shall get up.

PERFECT PEACE ONLY FROM GOD. (Evangelical sermon). .Isa.26:3.”Gd will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is fixed on Gd,because he trusts in Gd.”Beloved the world lacks peace. When does the world lack peace? Is it not when one is experiencing adverse circumstances/when things ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteousness Apart From Obeying The Law Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

There is a righteousness that exist outside of obeying the Law. Faith is not good works; going to church, giving your tithes; making sacrifices.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 3:21-26 Righteousness apart from the law Introduction Rom 3:21 & 22 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Lesson From A Deck Of Card!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

We look at the lesson a DECK OF CARDS can teach. This can be an effective witnessing tool.

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN TEACH A GREAT GOSPEL LESSON USING A DECK OF CARDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. THE ACE testifies that THERE IS ONE GOD... and that GOD LOVES PEOPLE... 2. THE DEUCE OR THE TWO tells us that the Bible is DIVIDED IN TWO PARTS: THE OLD TESTAMENT and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Gifts From A Good God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 2, 2014

Good Gifts From A Good God - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The worship goes up (vs 1-4); • (2). The witness reaches out (vs 5-8); • (3). The wealth comes down (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, MBE (born 7th January 1985); • I am sure you are aware that he is a British ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Brethren