Sermons on Rise From The Grave:

Every Word From The Mouth Of God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 15, 2020

The phrase "it is written" is used seventy-two times in the Bible and even four times when Jesus is being tempted by the devil in the wilderness. (The evil one used it once, too.) Why did Jesus and the apostles lean so heavily on Scripture? Is it really so important?

Every Word From the Mouth of God Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) … 2 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6-9, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 18:9, Luke 11:51, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 4:1-11, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Mark 9:48, Romans 12:2, Psalm 1:1-2, John 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Recovering Yourself From The Snare Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 21, 2020

In a previous message entitled "Lord, Show Me ME", we discovered that God will reveal to us: 1. Our Secret Faults 2. The Stories We Tell Ourselves (Why what is not OK for you is OK for me) 3. The Solution (Acknowledging the truth)

RECOVERING MYSELF FROM THE SNARE OF THE DEVIL TEXT - 2 Timothy 2:25-26 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Simon Peter: From Fisherman To Follower

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 21, 2020

The 11 disciples had already gone to Galilee as Jesus had commanded (see Matthew 28:10). Some of the disciples decided to follow Simon Peter and once again begin fishing. But they saw Jesus another time and that changed everything, at least for one disciple!

Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Glasgow, MO on July 27, 2014. This is not an exact transcription. Background: The 11 disciples had already gone to Galilee as Jesus had commanded (see Matthew 28:10). Nothing seems to have happened in the meantime so some of the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Go From Bitter To Better Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2021

Bitterness is an emotion that can eat us from the inside out like poison or cancer. Like the biblical character Joseph, there are things we can do to keep bitterness from destroying us.

A. Abe Lemons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for six years starting in 1976. 1. Lemons turned the Texas Longhorn basketball program around, but when DeLoss Dodds took over as the athletic director they soon were butting heads, and at the end of the 1982 season, Dodds fired ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 6:12-15, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Does Christmas Come From? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

This is not a mere seasonal question. It is a supreme question for all time-where does Christmas come from? The answer can guide us through confusion and uncertainty back to home base, in the very heart of God.

An aviator trainer told of how he would take students up in plane, and deliberately fly in all directions to confuse them. Then he would turn the controls over to the student and say, "Now take us home." It was the job of the student to learn how to find the radar beam, and stay one it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Advice From Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 14, 2021

This sermon is dedicated to our Heavenly Father and the advice He wants to share with us so that we can live the Abundant Life here on this Good Earth.

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-13; Matthew 10:29 Theme: God as Father Proposition: Advice from our Heavenly Father This sermon is dedicated to sharing some Fatherly Advice from our Heavenly Father – I. Take Care of Yourself – You are one of My Precious Children – Psalm 8 II. Live Life to It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-13, Matthew 10:29

Denomination: Nazarene

Fathers Day - Gifts From The Father

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 21, 2021

THE Blessings of THE FATHER extend to HIS Children. GOD, our HEAVENLY FATHER has a storehouse of Good Gifts to those who ask.

2021.06.20 FATHER’S DAY – GIFTS from THE FATHER WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC Matthew 7:11; Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 6:8-13 Proverbs 20:7 Galatians 4:6 James 1:7 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 5:15-18; Romans 6:23 Ecclesiastes 3:13; Ecclesiastes 5:19 Acts 2:38 Ephesians 4:7 1 Corinthians 13 2 Timothy 1:6 FATHERS: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 6:8-13, Proverbs 20:7, Galatians 4:6, James 1:7, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Ephesians 4:7, Romans 5:15-18, Romans 6:23, Ecclesiastes 3:13, Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 7:11, Psalm 23:5, Ecclesiastes 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Life Direction From The Lord

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 22, 2021

Peter thought he knew Jesus' direction. He did not. Do you know your life direction? Ask the LORD.

Peter thought that he knew what the LORD’s plan was for the restoration of Israel. When Yeshua said that he would die at the hands of the Hebraic leadership, Peter was compelled to say, “not going to happen.” How many people today believe that they know what the LORD’s plan is? Many Christians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Deliverance From The Spirit Of The Local Champion

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jul 6, 2021

There is a spirit called the spirit of the local champion. This is a spirit that seeks to confine a destiny to one place. The spirit of the local champion is a spirit of oppression and seeks to ensure the victim is frustrated out of their divine destiny.

DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF THE LOCAL CHAMPION There is a spirit called the spirit of the local champion. This is a spirit that seeks to confine a destiny to one place. Destiny is one of the most important attributes of a human being. The spirit of the local champion is a spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:14, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Depths Of Depravity To The Heights Of Humanity Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 22, 2021

What will determine the ultimate outcome of your life? What will be your legacy? How will you be remembered? Three very different kinds of people reveal how we determine what the outcome of our lives will be when crunch time comes in Jesus' life.

Main Idea: Show Christ’s great love by humbly serving each other This past month our little Wallace family of 5 had one of the most joyful and yet challenging experiences we have ever had. We had son and grandson, a precious little baby boy, about as cute as they come, and we gave him up for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, 1 John 2:15-17, John 11:46-57, John 12:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

"plucked From The River" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 12, 2021

Sermon based on Exodus 2:1-10 - Challenges hearers to stand strong against Satanic attacks on the family.

“PLUCKED FROM THE RIVER” Ex. 2:1-10 FBCF – 4/11/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Start this message w/ some questions: - How many of you struggle w/ unworthiness or feeling unqualified to do something? - How many of you wrestle w/ leadership issues? - How many of you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life Changes From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 28, 2021

We live in fearful times and only faith can change us from the inside - out.

1. [There’s a story about an old man from the country who rarely went to the city. One day he was summoned downtown to city hall, so he, his wife, and their son made their way to city center and into the town hall. The old man and his son went inside to keep the appointment and stopped by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping Children Heal From Divorce

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Marriage is the foundation from which a family is created. Children are born, and grow up in the gentle care and training provided by both mother and father.

Introduction Marriage is the foundation from which a family is created. Children are born, and grow up in the gentle care and training provided by both mother and father. Marriage is sacred, a decree of God himself when he said, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Proverbs 23:26, Matthew 19:6, Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 7:10, Luke 16:18, Romans 7:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lessons From The Expanded Creation Account Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 18, 2021

2nd in series on Genesis. Examines lessons learned from Genesis 2.

Genesis 2 - Read Genesis 2 In Genesis 1 we are told God created the heavens and the earth and everything in them. We know the Father was involved in creation. Genesis 1:1 the first Bible verse we learned together tells us that. We know the Holy Spirit was involved in creation. Genesis 1:2 tells ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Triumphal Entry Prophecies Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 18, 2021

This sermon on a familiar passage takes a different approach, looking at the prophetic quotes within the Triumphal Entry story.

OUR FOCUS IN THIS MESSAGE: This Triumphal Entry story pauses to note its Old Testament roots. - John 12:16. - This is easily overlooked, but it is important that it is inserted here. What do the prophetic pieces of this passage have to tell us? - Preaching on the Triumphal Entry normally either ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist