Sermons on The Abode Of The Dead:

The Woman Of Endor And Familiar Spirits

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 23, 2023

This message takes a somewhat detailed look at First Samuel 28, the record of King Saul's interaction with the woman who has a familiar spirit.

In 1978 or 1979, I was told about family members driving to Nashville – I’m from Tennessee – to see a lady because there were things going on in their lives that they didn’t understand. They had been praying but it seemed to them that God was silent. So they went to see this lady, who shared some ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:6, Leviticus 20:27, Deuteronomy 18:9-12, 1 Samuel 28:1-20, Ecclesiastes 9:4-6, Job 7:9-10, 1 Samuel 16:1-14, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond The Horizon: Living With Eternity In View Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

As disciples of Jesus Christ, our lives are to be lived with eternity in view, with every choice echoing into the future God has prepared.

Beyond the Horizon: Living with Eternity in View” Introduction Imagine standing on the shore, gazing at the horizon where the sky meets the sea. The waves lap gently at your feet, and yet, somewhere out there, beyond what you can see, lies a reality far greater than your imagination. This is the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Revelation 20:11-15, Daniel 12:2, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9, Romans 6:23, Ezekiel 37:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Partial Or Complete Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 17, 2003

The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our Savior and died as a substitute for our sin. He rose from the dead, triumphant and victorious, to bring us salvation. Now

Title: Partial or Complete Salvation Text: "How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?" (Heb. 2:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurrection Before Dawn Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 7, 2008

The Crucifixion had Brought Earth’s Darkest Day Even the light of the sun had been hidden from view Imagine the dark despair that swept in on the followers of Christ They had forgotten or doubted His promise to rise from the dead Troubled Women

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween Alert! Are You Alive? Stay Awake!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 4, 2012

The ONLY REASON why we should be HAPPY is that, SOMEONE was RAISED from the DEAD! Yes! This person is ALIVE! This is the very reason why we CELEBRATE and REJOICE! Jesus CHRIST, after His RESURRECTION, He ASCENDED to Heaven and is NOW SEATED at the RI

HAPPY HALLOWEEN? Duh! What’s HAPPY in the day of the DEAD? What’s HAPPY in the SCARY masks and customs? Anyway, HALLOWEEN? I googled the word and it means, "All HALLOWS’ Eve" or "All SAINTS Eve"! In the wikipedia, HALLOW means to “to set apart as HOLY” or “to respect or HONOR greatly”. Now, are we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: *other

7 Mountain Moving Faith

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

“God will do ALL His PLEASURES and ACCOMPLISH ALL His PLANS for MANKIND.” Jesus Christ was RAISED from the DEAD and is now SEATED at the RIGHT HAND of God, the HIGHEST POSITION (PINNACLE) in the entire UNIVERSE. The HOLY SPIRIT was SENT according to the

The PINNACLE of our FAITH: 1. Jesus CHRIST is the AUTHOR of our FAITH.  Jesus CHRIST is “the WORD.” ALL THINGS were CREATED by Him, through Him and for Him. Jesus CHRIST is the PINNACLE or SUPREME (“First Born”) over ALL CREATION. The CREATOR SUSTAINS and HOLDS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:2

Denomination: *other

"Saint Abraham" Romans Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2007

Saint Abraham had Resurrection Faith because he believed even when there seemed to be no hope of becoming the father of many nations. His faith in the Lord opened the door for God to raise a dead womb and to birth a new nation in his wife Sarah.

“Saint Abraham” Romans pt 6 (He had resurrection faith!) Opening Illustration: “What Does Easter mean to you?” Blue Fish TV “Easter” DVD Introduction: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2---Humility Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 1, 2007

To be humble we must realize beloved that we are dead, we belong to someone else who has purchased us. That we are inter twined with each other and even more our actions will reflect on our own forgiveness from God Himself.

What God expects of us Part 2---Humility We have talked last week about what God wants us to do. We discussed dedication and sacrifice and now we must move on to more of what God wants of us. First lets review what we have discussed. 2 Chronicles 7:4-7 4Then the king and all the people offered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who You Believe: Who Is Alive ? (Session 5) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2010

Jesus described in detail His crucifixion and was explicit in stating that He would rise from the dead three days later. His disciples reaction to Him sharing His destiny with them was mixed. Often the statements Jesus made mystified the disciples, somet

Who is Alive? Jesus Christ who rose from the grave is alive! Jesus was born; Jesus ascended to Heaven; in between Jesus teaches, heals, suffers, dies and comes back to life. The life of Jesus is a story of triumph that confirms and validates His identity as God incarnate. There are five recorded ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

“cure For An Aching Back”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 26, 2013

Jesus breaks all the Jewish rules.... no wonder the Pharisees wanted him dead. He is the "cloud" of the O. T. in their midst. One Sabbath day, Jesus was teaching in a synagogue. A woman was there who was severely disabled. Her body was all bent over.”

In Jesus Holy Name August 25, 2013 Text: Luke 13:10-17 Redeemer (Note: some ideas are from Leonard Sweet & "Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes" by Kenneth Bailey “Cure for an Aching Back” It is unexpected and agonizing. You reach over to pick up a package, bend down to tie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Persevering Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2014

John 3:36 says, “He who believes (present active tense) in the Son has everlasting life...” The difference between dead faith and genuine saving faith is that saving faith is a persevering faith. Consider the characteristics of a persevering faith

Persevering Faith Hebrews 11:39-12:3 Faith is synonymous with belief and trust. There is however a difference between genuine saving faith and spurious, superficial, disingenuous faith. This difference is crucial. Intellectual assent, a head belief or knowledge does not save. James 2:19 tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

People Get Ready Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Nov 17, 2016

This is the first part of a series on the book of Joshua. Moses is dead and it is time to get ready because God is moving His people over Jordan. They has been in the wilderness for forty years and one might think they were ready. It's time... three days!

INTRODUCTION: The book of Joshua begins the second major division in the English Bible known as the “Historical Books.” Much has happened in the lives of the Israelites. They have spent 400 years in bondage. Led by Moses, they have crossed the Red Sea. They have spent forty years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 22, 2017

Sacrificing to God has always been part of the man-God relationship. Abel and Cain made sacrifices. Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son. The Levitical system of sacrifices lay at the center of Jewish life. Today God calls for living, not dead sacrifice.

Note: I have developed a few simple slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. A LIVING SACRIFICE I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Hebrews 11:35-38, Philippians 3:10-12, Romans 6:4-6, Genesis 7:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lordship Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 27, 2016

A key accomplishment of the empty tomb is so Jesus might be “the Lord of both the dead and the living.” Lordship implies ownership or the right to exercise authority over another. When we come to Jesus, we're under new management.

“Christ died and returned to life so that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.” A few months ago I was summoned to serve jury duty for a serious murder case. Because of my former work with law enforcement and corrections, I wasn't selected, but I followed the case, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-11

Denomination: Congregational

A Stroll With Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 29, 2016

Are you sure Jesus was resurrected? Are you certain He lives? For anyone who contests the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, today’s passage is for you. It contains the story of a 7 mile walk that Jesus took with two of His disciples.

Are you sure Jesus was resurrected? Are you certain He lives? For anyone who contests the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, today’s passage is for you. It contains the story of a 7 mile walk that Jesus took with two of His disciples. The Lord led me to a particular passage in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist