Sermons on The Afterlife:

Under The Sun Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to introduce the series on the book of Ecclesiastes and the idea that life lived in the hear and now (i.e., under the sun) cannot compare to a life lived under the Son (Jesus Christ)

Good morning. It is great to be back in the ‘burgh rain and all. For some of you who don’t know, I was away for a few weeks for a sabbatical. It was a study time, and I was able to feel somewhat productive. I also had a time of rest. The better news is Debbie and I got to see our lovely ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

The Silent Man Who Spoke Not A Word – Message John 11 Lazarus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

Two men in the bible are called Lazarus . The interesting thing about these two men is that both were dead. Dead men don’t speak; they are silent – or are they? Both men spoke from the grave in a very special way. Both are unique. We look at both but mainly Lazarus from John 11.

THE SILENT MAN WHO SPOKE NOT A WORD – Message John 11 LAZARUS Part 1 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Today we are looking at a very interesting but important episode in the Gospel of John. It takes up most of one chapter and a bit of the next. The character we are studying is known as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 19:24, 1 Timothy 6:17, James 2:6, Luke 23:42-43, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Ephesians 4:8, John 11:1-5, Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-7, John 11:6-16, 1 Corinthians 15:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 5, 2023

The resurrection of Christ means the resurrection of humanity for they are inseparably linked. If Christ is raised, then there is a resurrection for all the dead

1 CORINTHIANS 15: 12-19 [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION [John 5:24-30; John 11: 22-44] Thomas Jefferson, an author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the USA, was a deist-one who believed in the God revealed in nature. Congress once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God – The Word Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Dec 14, 2024

This is an exciting dive into the Word. We all know the sword is the Word. This teaching focuses on archeology and other interesting facts. You WILL need the handout PDF that goes along with this teaching.

For an easy to read PDF: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral The Armor of God – The Word – Teaching (I suggest watching the videos and checking the links before you teach, so you’ll know. If you want to show the videos and lengthen this study to a few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

The Narrow Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

My journey to heaven begins with a choice at the fork in the road.

September 9, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 1 INTRODUCTION The story is told of a young man named Charles Murray who was a student at the University of Cincinnati. Murray was a high diver and training for the summer Olympics of 1968. A fellow student had been talking to him for quite some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Harps And Halos Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 19, 2001

Plain talk about the "intermediate state" (between death and resurrection) for people investigating the Christian faith.

Mother’s Day is an appropriate time to mention the fact that that no matter how prepared we think they are for parenthood, we’re never really ready. Somehow all the books, seminars and advice can’t prepare you for those dirty diaper blow outs, or those embarrassing grocery store tantrums, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Experiencing Easter”

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Deals with not just celebrating Easter but experiencing it by placing your faith in Jesus Christ who is alive!

“EXPERIENCING EASTER” TEXT: LUKE 23:32-43 Sunday, April 11, 2004 Now I will talk to the adults [sermon follows children’s message] about the meaning of Easter and having an Easter experience. There are three movies I want you to think about. The first one is It’s a Wonderful Life - George ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking Christmas Chains

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002

Part 1 of a series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

Slide 1—Advent Candles Welcome, to the beginning of our Christmas Celebration here at Bethany. This is the first Sunday in Advent—which means we are begiining a look forward to clebrating both the first and seconding coming of Christ. I’m Pastor Don and I’m especially honored to have guests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-15, Titus 2:11

Denomination: Methodist

Working Together As One Body – Part 1 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

First in a 4 part series concerning how we all work together as one body under Jesus Christ as our head.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Where, When, And How Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 6, 2007

Third part of a four part investigation into heaven and hell.

We are continuing our investigation this morning into heaven and hell after taking a brief break last week. For those of you who haven’t been here or are simply like me and very forgetful let’s just recap what it is we are trying to accomplish in this investigation and what we have covered so far. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace, Amazing Gifts Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“Amazing Grace, Amazing Gifts” Romans 5:1-5 December 7, 2008 William Randolph Hearst, the famous newspaper publisher and a collector of rare art, heard of a particular piece of art that he determined was a “must-have” piece, and so a search was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Born Old

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2010

To experience new life, even in the senior years, means using old knowledge to gain new knowledge; to set aside pride in order to learn; and to be fully open to Christ.

We had been talking about a mutual friend. We had laughed a little at how rigid he was, how staid. We had commented that he didn’t like change; he could easily be "all shook up" when something didn’t go his way. I asked the other person in this conversation, "How long have you known John? Has he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 28, 2010

Jesus raises dead things. Lazarus, jolted out of his reward, was just the first.

Sermon for CATM – February 28, 2010 – Journeying with Jesus: Lazarus (John 11:1-44) Today we continue our Journey with Jesus to the cross. This is the second in a series on the events that lead up to Jesus’ own suffering and death on the cross. Last week we looked at the Transfiguration. We ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible In A Nutshell Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

Jesus boils down the Gospel to the basics

I was looking through some old college papers and I came across an essay that I had written about Macbeth, the Shakespeare play. I’ve never been a big fan of Shakespeare. I simply cannot understand the way that he wrote, I don’t get the language and the terms and so I can’t follow the story line. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance