Sermons on Rise From The Grave:

"Words From The Cross: 'father Forgive Them'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 18, 2015

A sermon from the series "Words from the Cross."

"Words from the Cross: 'Father, forgive them.'" Luke 23:26-27, 32-34 Nearly all of us have been hurt by the actions or words of someone else. And these wounds can leave us with lasting feelings of anger, bitterness or even revenge. And if we hold grudges, if we aren't able to forgive--we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

"Words From The Cross: 'i Am Thirsty"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 17, 2015

A sermon about thirsting for and finding life in God.

"Words from the Cross: 'I'm Thirsty'" John 19:28-30 Have you ever been really, really thirsty, but there was no water or even soda to be found? When I'm really thirsty and I am not able to have a drink, I have a hard time thinking about anything else. I might fantasize about an icy cool ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Does Your "Help" Come From?

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jul 15, 2013

The fact is that any of us have the potential within us to become fornicators, liars, drunkards, adulterers, or even murders and we could become guilty of ever evil work of the flesh; except for the Grace (help) of God! Where does your help come from?

Quotes: “People are like dirt. They can either nourish you & help you grow as a person or they can stunt your growth and make you wilt and die. “ –Plato --It all depends on what they have within them. “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Near The Cross — Far From The Blood Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

The greatest shock may be in this picture of Calvary is that you might see your face in that crowd… your attitude, your experience with the cross, your activity around that cross but lacking any true meaning.

INTRO: 1. In the past few weeks in our series "Encountering the Cross" we have again and again revisted the tramatic, devestating events that Jesus endured for us surrounding the Cross. a. But, although the scene was gruesome, the atmospherearound the foot of the cross is far from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Job’s Suffering Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 9, 2013

Does Satan have complete access to try believers? Does God place a hedge around His children? What can we learn from suffering? If you have wondered any of these questions, join us as we study the life of Job to see how the Bible answers them and more.

Introduction: SO, YOU ARE HAVING A BAD DAY…… RIGHT? Today, I’d like to put your bad day experiences in the right perspective… Imagine with me if your will, Job living in the 21st century, in our day and time. Job a modern day business person, - his business is doing better ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fig Tree Withered From Its Roots

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2013

To show that we need CHRIST, without CHRIST we are nothing.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you withered from your roots? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need CHRIST, without CHRIST we are nothing. John 15:5 (Amplified Bible) 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does God Want From Me?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 27, 2013

What Does God Want from Me? 1) Nothing! 2) Everything!

What’s the worst summer job you’ve ever had? Mine was working for a home cleaning company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Because I didn’t have a car of my own to drive to palatial homes overlooking Lake Michigan to scrub bathroom floors and dust antique furniture in relative peace, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Lessons From Samuel, Saul And David Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 15, 2011

FOCAL POINT: FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF DAVID’S LIFE

LIFE LESSONS FROM SAMUEL, SAUL AND DAVID PART 3 OF A 3 PART SERIES KEY VERSE: ACTS 13:21-22 FOCAL POINT: FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF DAVID’S LIFE INTRODUCTION: PLEASE SEE PART 1 OF THIS SERIES FOR A GENERAL INTRODUCTION. DAVID TRULY HAD A HEART FOR GOD. THE REIGN OF KING SAUL, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting Lessons From The Lord’s Prayer

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 15, 2011

In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus is not only teaching us the model on how to pray but also how to be a good parent

(Notice to reader: For the second time, I was again touch and bless by the Daily Devotional, Purpose driven connection by Rick Warren. This time about parenting. For this reason, I am posting this lesson on this account. All credit to the original writer and the glory always belong to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Looking At Jesus From Behind Prison Bars"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2010

A sermon which asks the question, "Where do we find ourselves this Christmas season?"

Matthew 11:2-11 “Looking at Jesus from Behind Prison Bars” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com An amateur actor friend of mine told me about an experience she had while performing in a local play. Now, even though she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Things From Which We Cannot Escape

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

There are things from which we cannot escape. We may think that whatever inevitable things there are, such are not our concern. We may be even aware of them but we don’t care. Yet inevitable things will come overtime. I hope and pray that it won’t be too

Intro: There are things from which we cannot escape. We may think that whatever inevitable things there are, such are not our concern. We may be even aware of them but we don’t care. Yet inevitable things will come overtime. I hope and pray that it won’t be too late when you discover that you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36

Denomination: *other

What If God Turned Away From Us? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

I cannot help but see a progression in our society where we are moving at an ever greater pace away from the biblical principles we were founded on and the god of our founders. Recent decision in our government and courts have only provided evidence in s

WHAT IF GOD TURNED AWAY FROM US? HOSEA 9:1-17 INTRODUCTION: I CANNOT HELP BUT SEE A PROGRESSION IN OUR SOCIETY WHERE WE ARE MOVING AT AN EVER GREATER PACE AWAY FROM THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WE WERE FOUNDED ON AND THE GOD OF OUR FOUNDERS. RECENT DECISION IN OUR GOVERNMENT AND COURTS HAVE ONLY ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: Wise Warnings From God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2011

1. Don’t slaughter one another (Gal 5:13-15) 2. Don’t be snobby to one another (Gal 5:25-26) 3. Don’t slander one another (James 4:11-12) 4. Don’t sue one another (1 Cor 6:1-7) 5. Don’t speak dishonestly to one another (Col 3:9-14)

Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 2: Wise Warnings from God Gal 5:13-26, James 4:11-12, 1 Cor 6:1-7, Col 3:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 6, 2009 BACKGROUND: *Does God care how we treat one another in His church? -- He most certainly does. We know this because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Negative Keeps Me From My Promise?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Have we been trapped by the negative message and we become trapped away from the PROMISE OF GOD?

AM I MAKING THE CHOICE TO GO CAMPING NEXT TO THE PROMISE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Trappped by the negative? Have you heard about the negative man that went SKYDIVING? The instructions were simple: 1. Jump out of the plane when we tell you. 2. Count to 10, Pull the rip cord. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

6 Lessons From Hitting Rock Bottom

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013

We're all going to hit rock bottom, the challenge is to build up from there with Christ.

There are two powerful emotions that motivate people to make dramatic changes in their lives:inspiration and desperation. It is often the case; a person finds their greatest inspiration in the most desperate of situations. When a person hits rock bottom, and they reach the lowest point in their ...read more

Denomination: *other