Sermons on The Afterlife:

Do I Need Purging? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 20, 2025

A look at what happens after we die.

What About Purgatory? Hebrews 1:1-4 April 11, 2010 Lately, I’ve been asked by a number of people very sincere questions about eternal life. What is it? What does it mean? Is there really a heaven and a hell? What will happen when I die and what about my loved ones? Has God really forgiven ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:1, Romans 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

"key Benefits For Sacrificial Living."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 31, 2024

When we witness God's mercy, we become liberated from the chains of sin and living a holy life inspires us to relinquish our rights and serve the one who sacrificed his life for us.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Romans 12:1) "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." (Psalms 19:14) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 6:13, Psalm 51:17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 5:7, Psalm 24:3-4, Psalm 48:1-2, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

02 Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on May 5, 2025

The Spirit gives us a new identity, a new vitality, and a new destiny.

Have you ever gotten into your car, ready to roll, turned the key — or pressed the button — and all you get is *click*? Or maybe a weak turnover. Or maybe nothing at all. No engine. No movement. Just silence. This happened just a few weeks ago out in the church parking lot. I noticed a vehicle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shrewd Financial Management Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 1, 2025

To be shrewd with God's money, be friendly, be faithful, and be focused.

Once upon a time, there was a man who worked all his life and saved as much as he could. He loved money more than anything. Just before he died, he said to his wife, “When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I want to take my money to the afterlife with me.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"the Majestic Holiness Of God."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 19, 2022

The Holiness of God is the essence of his character and being. It is that part that separates him from all other things in the universe because he is not dependent on what is created to sustain him but beloved; all creation depends on him for their existence.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 1:13-16) (13) "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:6, Matthew 16:18, Psalm 19:14, Acts 2:37, Psalm 24:3-5, Isaiah 6:3-5, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 1:3-4, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 5:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bible And Jesus - His Teachings Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2022

Jesus most taught about subject from all His sermons Is on The Kingdom of Heaven or God In Scripture. Yet few preachers spend time focusing on this very Important topic Jesus covered it over and over.

Video Transition: Stories of the Kingdom The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:33-59, Mark 1:15, Matthew 10:39, Psalm 145:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theology Proper: Special Revelation - The Bible Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God has revealed himself specifically through the Bible. The reveals God's power, his truth, his eternality, and many other characteristics. It is through the Scripture that we can know God and be saved.

Special Revelation: The Bible What is the final form of special revelation? God’s Word, the Bible, is the final form of special revelation. It must be remembered that it is through general revelation that one is without excuse for not believing in God, but it is only through specific ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 27, 2025

Seeking meaning in earthly pursuits leads to emptiness; they were never designed to be the source of our purpose. "Why am I here?" is fundamentally a theological question, not a worldly one. The answer can only be found by going to the source of life who created us – God.

The purpose of life The Bible repeatedly points out that humanity's natural inclination is to turn away from God's will and follow their own path. This is a central part of the biblical concept of sin. This rejection is a recurring theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23, Proverbs 14:12

The Witch Of Endor: Was It Really Samuel? - 1 Samuel 28:11-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 12, 2025

What happens when God stops answering? Explore Saul’s terrifying night in Endor.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction In chapter 28 the writer breaks into the middle of his account about David in Philistia and jumps ahead in time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:11-25

If Christ Was Not Raised

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

If Christ was not raised, then there are some drastic consequences.

Introduction: I want to share with you a story about a little boy named Philip. Philip was born with Down’s Syndrome. He was a happy child, but there was a lot of difference between him and other children his age. Philip went to Sunday School faithfully every week. He was in the third grade ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 23 Part Ii Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 23, 2002

The Valley of the shadow

Psalm 23 part II. Sun 25 Aug 2002 am A Modern Version of the 23rd Psalm by a Japanese writer The Lord is my Pacesetter - I shall not rush. He makes me stop for quiet intervals, He provides me with images of stillness which restore my serenity, He leads me in ways of efficiency through calmness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

When Death Intrudes Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 18, 2002

Like it or not, death intrudes on our lives all the time -- our friends die, our loved ones, and eventually death comes to claim our lives. Jesus says he is the resurrection -- that if we believe in him, even if we die, we will live. But do we really be

When Death Intrudes by Maynard Pittendreigh John 11:1-57 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Radical Cleansing

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Sep 9, 2003

Contemporary Holiness sermon with object lesson and communion medidation at the close. Part of series on Acts. Updated 12/05

Radical Cleansing Acts 15:8,9 Pastor Bob Hunter (Others sermons on Acts available at www.sermoncentral.com) Today I want to bring to a conclusion our summer series on Acts. Last summer we journeyed through the book of Acts from Chs. 1-8. This summer we covered Chs. 8-16, I gave you chapter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

It Gets Better

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2005

God gives us a new beginning.

IT GETS BETTER! I Corinthians 15:35-49 S: Death and resurrection C: New bodies come at death Pr: GOD GIVES US A NEW BEGINNING. ?: How? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in I Corinthians 15:35-49 three contrasts that show how God gives us a new beginning. Type: Propositional The ____ contrast is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Baptist

Our Living Hope

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 19, 2006

Our Living Hope In this Easter message Dave looks at the resurrection and the hope it brings, concluding the hope associated with Easter is only real if the resurrection if real. If the resurrection is mythical, then so is Easter hope.

Our Living Hope Easter, April 16, 2006 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Jeremiah 29:11 (GW) 11 I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope. Easter is a day of hope. It’s a day where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist