Sermons on That These Dead:

Dead And Didn't Know It (Sardis) Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. Sardis was the capital of the Lydian empire and one of the greatest cities of the ancient

Introduction Sardis was the capital of the Lydian empire and one of the greatest cities of the ancient world. Located on the banks of the Pactolus River in what is southern Turkey. It was 60 miles inland from Ephesus and Smyrna. It stood at the crossroads of Asia Minor, the most prosperous, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Dropped Dead In Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2012

God would rather have a small church that is pure than a large church whose commitment is watered down. With electricity, the larger the connection(wire), the more power can flow through it. This is true of the purity of the church.

THE MAN WHO DROPPED DEAD IN CHURCH Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Neither Necessary 1. A pastor once met an old schoolmate and finding him a judge of good standing congratulated him upon his success in life. As they were parting, the pastor said to him, "And best of all, Judge, I find you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithing - Faith Without Works Is Dead

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 9, 2012

In the Christian life faith and works go together like inhaling and exhaling. Billy Graham stated it in these terms: Faith is taking the Gospel in; works is taking the Gospel out.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 ; Psalm 125 ; James 2:1-17 and Mark 7:24-37. Alexander Graham Bell was an amazingly talented person. He invented the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Lazarus Is Dead, And I Am Glad

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2013

Jesus wept at this scene...so how was He glad?

Lazarus is Dead, and I am Glad John 11 PowerPoint, audio, and formatted text, including pt. 2 at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Lazarus.html Once upon a time a family lived in Bethany of Judea. They were not a typical family. They were siblings, 3 of them, 2 sisters and a brother. Mary, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Not Dead: Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 20, 2015

We as Christians are to share our faith with others, but often we allow fear silence us.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: DON’T BE AFRAID! (2) A. What are you AFRAID 1. If you have ever taken a Psychology course in high school or college, you studied a section on a. There are all kinds. Some we’re very familiar -CLAUSTROPHOBIA- “fear of enclosed places” ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 4:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbs - My Dead Dads Sermons Series

Contributed by Angela Holliday on Feb 3, 2015

Proverbs 14:12 and Proverbs 16:25 - exactly the same words - EXPLAINED

20/6/2011 IN THE BOOK OF PROVERBS WE READ IN CHAP 14 V12 THAT, “THERE IS A WAY WHICH SEEMS RIGHT TO A MAN, BUT ITS END IS THE WAY OF DEATH”. IN PROVERBS AGAIN IN CHAPT 16-25 THE TEXT READS TEHRE IS A WAY WHICH SEEMS RIGHT TO A MAN, BUT ITS END IS THE WAY OF DEATH”. WHY DID THE ...read more

Denomination: *other

When It's Dead, Revive It! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2014

God brings revival into people when they have their hearts prepared through involvement with prayer and the Word of God.

Introduction: A. On a bright and clear morning in July of 1982, two amateur prospectors were dredging for gold in a cold California river. 1. Mike Astle was in the river and had on a wet suit to protect him from the icy water, while his friend Dave Burgess stood nearby on the riverside supervising ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Live Churches Vs. Dead Churches

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009

If all that is happening in any church could be reproduced by human hype or ability, why should that church exist? Are we a Live Church or is our pulse weakening?

Live Churches vs. Dead Churches Acts 5:12-20 12 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Dead And Alive! Volcanic Rock And Coal! Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Feb 3, 2009

The difference between volcanic rock and coal is a parable of the unbeliever and the saved by grace.

DEAD AND ALIVE, VOLCANIC ROCK AND COAL! I’ve got two contrasting objects to show you (show). Here’s a piece of volcanic rock and here’s a piece of coal. They’re both minerals but so different! One is burnt out but the other is alive! When I went to Italy on holiday, one of the tours was to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dead To The Law And Forever Alive In Christ! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

Even thought we can’t ever be justified by the law, our faith justifies that the law is from God!

1. FREEDOM! That’s the banner waving over Romans! • We are FREE from the PROBLEM OF SIN… • We are FREE from the PENALTY OF SIN… • We are FREE from the POWER OF SIN! • Why? Because Jesus Christ has paid the price in full! Romans 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Michael Is Dead - Guess Whose Alive

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 28, 2009

Thousands of people across the world morn the death of Michael Jackson They go to his home trying to see him yet he is not there. They treat him like a God yet he is not a God . Many worship him yet he can do nothing for them He is just a man just

Michael is dead ******** Guess whose alive********* Thousands of people across the world morn the death of Michael Jackson They go to his home trying to see him yet he is not there. They treat him like a God yet he is not a God . Many worship him yet he can do nothinMichael is ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Dead......long Live The King!

Contributed by Russell M Rillie on Jul 7, 2009

The King of Pop is dead, Michael Jackson is not coming back from the grave. Thank God the King of Kings not only died and got up from the grave, but He’s coming back again!

For the last week and a half, we have all been inundated through the T.V., newspapers, internet & idle chatter & gossip, of the sudden & tragic death of Michael Joseph Jackson, the King of Pop. When the news first broke on Thursday, June 25th at around 4:30 pm, all of the news media outlets were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Standing Up Before Your Dead Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 18, 2009

In the Christian life, we will all face times of lose. And with that lose we will grief, but what we do after that grieving period is crucial.

Following In the Footprints of Faith STANDING UP FROM BEFORE THE DEAD Genesis 23:1-20 Intro: We have been privileged to walk with Abraham through the peaks and valleys of a life well lived. We have seen him leave his homeland to walk with God by faith. We have witnessed his successes and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living In God's Abundance Or Walking Dead?

Contributed by Daniel Chapman on Feb 2, 2016

Romans 8:11 Offers us more than the image of A spirit living in us. We see that God through His resurrection power desires to place His life-giving Spirit, that raised Christ from the dead in us!

THE FULLNESS OF LIFE (OR THE WALKING DEAD)? Point 1A Romans 8:11 (KJV) 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Today I offer you a choice. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic