Sermons on Sleeping:

"What Kind Of Man Is This?"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 5 - The frightened disciples are compelled to ask, "What kind of man is this?" This is Jesus -- a calmly sleeping person. This is Jesus -- our calming, mighty Savior.

“WHAT KIND OF MAN IS THIS?” (Outline) February 6, 2011 - Epiphany 5 - MATTHEW 8:23-27 INTRO: Believers know and believe who Jesus is. By faith we are able to confess that Jesus is true God and true man. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ The Conqueror Of Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 30, 2018

“And when he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping’.” Mark 5:39

Introduction: Man was created in the image and likeness of God with power to make choices. These choices determine the quality of our lives and our eternal destiny. Eve made the choice to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil rather than the fruit of the tree of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Significance Of Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Sleep is a metaphor for death. The Bible promises that every gospel-believing, Christ-loving, Bible-living person will not stay dead. Instead, you will rise again.

I invite you to join me next Sunday as we launch on a three week series, The Love of God. It’s my hope that you will not only see but feel how much God cares for you. So join me next week and invite an unchurched friend. And speaking of love…. In just four weeks, our church will celebrate LoveLoud ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9, Luke 17:20-37, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jael Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 5, 2022

Quietly, Jael took a mallet and drove a tent peg through Sisera's temple into the ground while he was sleeping, killing him instantly.

Jael Jael's Nationality Kenite Spouse Heber the Kenite Contents 1. Name 2. Heber the Kenite 3. Jael in the Book of Judges 4. Extra-biblical reference 5. Commentary 1. Name ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Child Or The Tare

Contributed by Dick Webster on Jul 26, 2003

God has allowed the tares to grow right next to the Christian, but we need Christians to stand for Jesus Christ and the Bible. Christians need to stop sleeping on the job!

The Child and The Tare Matthew 13:24-33 Jesus speaks 2 parables simultaneously seeming to be the same (seeds) --BUT very different --1 speaking of the Word and 1 speaking of different people --We will concentrate on the second, which speaks of people and church In the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jacob's Waking Dream Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Mar 11, 2002

Jacob has been asleep his whole life, but God is about to wake him up. See if God is perhaps speaking to you as a sleep-walker as well.

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A little history as you turn to Genesis 28: - Abraham receives 2 promises: o Father of many nations o I will give you this land § Struggles to doing things God’s way - Finally, Abraham and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 S' Of Being Found Ready When Jesus Returns

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 22, 2020

The following sermon is going to look at Paul’s seven S’s of being ready to meet Jesus: sudden, sorrow, sound, sleeping, sober, salvation and solace.

7S of Being Ready 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since Christ promised that He was going to prepare a place for His own- and one-day return, Christians have been “looking up” and speculating as to when this glorious day will occur. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

So We've Had A Revival... Now What?

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

It's one thing to get on an emotion "high" after revival, but what are we supposed to do after we sleep it off?

1. Introduction a. We had a wonderful revival last week – Bro. Joe Wright delivered to us the message God gave Him specifically for this congregation, for this community, and for this time b. But, as after almost any revival, God’s people tend to lose the “spark” revival brought--because, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Jairus’ Daughter: Fear Vs. Faith - Mark 5:35-43 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 2, 2023

Jesus turns death into sleep. Trust not only in God’s power but also his timing. Learn to read your circumstances like you read the Bible.

Mark 5:22-43 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live." 24 So Jesus went with him. A large crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-43, Matthew 9:18-26, Luke 8:40-56

Good Looking Christianity Series

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 3, 2001

Many people would rather sleep in on Sundays, thinking that Church has little if anything to offer them. What does God, and His church have to say to them?

West Greeley Baptist Church April 29th 2001 “Good looking Christianity” Titus 2: 7-10 By Pastor Mark Hensley “7In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

On Eagle's Wings

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

We live in a society that is plagued with a lack of sleep, low energy, discouragement, rampant depression, and a loss of joy. But hope waits for those who learn to wait upon the Lord.

ON EAGLE’S WINGS Isaiah 40:27-31 Ask for a show of hands – keep them up! Who is tired today? How many are weary? Who is discouraged? Who has had a rough week? Who is facing a difficulty or trial that seems insurmountable? Who feels burdened today with a concern or question? Welcome to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

Hard Work

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 12, 2013

I am talking today of working hard for the Lord! We live in a madcap world that work the whole night and sleep the whole day – with no time for self or family.

Hard work! Day 5 of 40 days of fasting! Romans 16:12”…….Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.” I am talking today of working hard for the Lord! We live in a madcap world that work the whole night and sleep the whole day – with no time for self ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have A Hope

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 12, 2022

The Apostle Paul gives us godly hope for our faithful christian lives. He tells us that God will bring back those who sleep in Jesus Christ.

We have a Hope But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no Hope. - I Thessalonians 4:13 When Jenny was five, she asked her mother, “Does heaven have a floor?” Surprised, her mother said, “Well, Jenny, what do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Shut Eye Ain't Sleep, Every Goodbye Ain't Gone

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on May 3, 2007

A eulogy for a woman who died, who had several physical challenges, but was raised in the church and knew the Lord. The sermon can be easily adapted to fit any person who dies in Christ.

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

How Can Jonah Sleep So Soundly When Running Away From God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2013

A look at how a defiant attitude can cause us to not care that we're disobeying God.

HOW CAN JONAH SLEEP SO SOUNDLY WHEN RUNNING AWAY FROM GOD? Defiance can overwhelm any sense of guilt. - Jonah 1:5. - There are other possibilities here for why Jonah is able to enter into a deep sleep: it could have been physical exhaustion; it could have been that he’s so tormented by his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist