Sermons on Spiritiual Death:

Time To Wake Up Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 29, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 40 to 56

Luke 8: 40 – 56 Time To Wake Up 40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:40-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are We Becoming A Dead Church

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 1, 2012

Paul writes that in order to live for God, we must first die to sin and then die to self.

Are We Becoming a Dead Church Romans 6: 11-14 Intro: Back in the early 1990’s there was a movie that came out about the Jamaican bobsled team that was trying to qualify to race in the Olympics. Now I know that sounds much like an oxymoron but it’s true. There was a Jamaican bobsled team. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Die?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 11, 2012

Is there life after death? Death and dying are an inevitable part of human life. We are all going to die? But will we all live again? What do philosophers and religion say about life after death? What does the Bible tell us?

What Happens When We Die? Job 14:14 “If a man dies will he live again?” Is this all there is to life? What happens when we die? If we die is that it? Are we simply absorbed into the cosmos? What lies beyond the grave? Is there life after death? Death and dying are an inevitable part of human life. ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14, 1 Corinthians 15:52

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Resurrection Assures Our Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 18, 2012

In this lesson we learn that because Christ has been raised from the dead, Christians must be raised from the dead because of their relationship to Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of what happens to us when we die. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thank God For The Cross

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 29, 2012

Sometimes we need to be reminded the reality of horror our Lord went through to pay the debt of sin for you and me. We need to be reminded it wasn't a pretty cross sawed out to perfection like the ones you see on TV or in pictures or art. It wasn't a gold

Thank God For The Cross. Acts 5:30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his wit-nesses of these things; and so is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 5, 2012

Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, so live your life with confidence. Be confident that your faith is useful, your witness is true, your sins are gone, your loved ones are safe, and you are truly blessed as a believer in Jesus Christ.

Some time ago, a cartoon appeared in Leadership Journal that shows a couple leaving church and shaking hands with the pastor. The man says to the pastor, “You're in a rut, Reverend. Every time I come here, you preach about the Resurrection.” (Wendell Simons, The Best Cartoons from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Hope That Is Found In The Resurrection (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2012

We need to know about a resurrection, about this blessed hope that is given to us, that there is something beyond the grave!

1 Peter 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Shepherd's Claims

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

Jesus made two revealing points. 1. His sacrificial death was the very reason God loves His Son so much. God loves His Son just like any man loves his child. But God loves Jesus even more, in a more special way, because Jesus was willing to pay such a

As we move along in our study of the Gospel of John you might remember that last Sunday morning the message came from John 10: 1-16 when Jesus referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd. Tonight we will pick up there in verse 17. READ 17-18. This is the final proof that Jesus is the Good Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Live Like You Were Dying" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

Too many of us live in what we might call the “world of someday.” We say “someday when things settle down or when I get older I’ll really live for God.” When does someday come? Let iststart today.

REEL DISCIPLESHIP “Live Like you were Dying” John 10:10 On Memorial Day weekend, most of us stop to remember those who have gone on before us and especially those who were killed in battle. Some of you will go to the cemetery and place flowers on your loved ones grave and you may ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Killing The Flesh Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 15, 2013

These three nations are a picture of our old, fleshly natures. • Moab represents the power of the flesh. • Ammon represents the passion of the flesh. • Amalek represents the persistence of the flesh.

Pastor Allan Kircher 18 Aug 2013 Shell Point Baptist Church Judges 3:12-30 HOW LEFTY KILLED HEFTY Intro: • 400 years covered/book/Judges • Nation/Israel followed/predictable pattern. • Serve God faithfully while/strong leadership of their judges. • Judge died/they had no ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

But I Don't Know About You I'm Not Crying Anymore

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 28, 2013

Making sense of bereavement in God's love.

But I Don't Know About You I'm Not Crying Anymore! By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (8/28/2013) “This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah” (Psalms 24:6, King James Version, KJV [The confidence in God's grace])...”When thou saidst, ...read more

Denomination: Friends

A Funeral Sermon For A Young Adult

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 14, 2013

This sermon was for the funeral of a young lady who die at 30 years of age after suffering the ill effects of diabetes. She also accepted Christ just before her death.

As we reflect on the life and celebrate her home going today, I am reminded of the declaration of the Apostle Paul: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” - Philippians 1:21 Consider with me two valuable lessons from her life: 1. When a one receives life in Christ, they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 17, 2013

The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion did not end on Friday. It did not end in death. Because it was early on Sunday morning – the very first day of the week – Jesus rose from the dead.

The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion did not end on Friday. It did not end in death. Because it was early on Sunday morning – the very first day of the week – Jesus rose from the dead. The grave could not hold the King. He is risen. He is risen, indeed! Prior to this I could only imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 2, 2013

When all hope seems gone, believe in Jesus even if your friends despise him; believe in Jesus even if he delays his help; and believe in Jesus even in the face of death.

William Alexander, in his book, The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough,” he says, “but … the point of asking it is really ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Apr 3, 2013

Because Jesus has risen from the grave we have nothing to fear...

I have a confession to make. I am not a morning person. I mean really. It takes me about an hour to become human… so Tim has plied me with Coffee and spoken to me nicely for the last hour… so I should just be coming round about now. But in all seriousness – there is nowhere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed