Sermons on Will The Dead Rise Up:

A Dead Dog Image

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 27, 2022

A dead dog is a very unpleasant image to think about. But, if any of us live in fear on a daily basis, the dead dog we see is ourselves. Mephibosheth had an encounter with fear; and thereafter, looked upon himself as a dead dog.

Back when I was in college, a friend and I used to go cave exploring as often as possible. Sometimes we went caving about twice a week. One evening we followed a lead for a new cave that we heard about, one that was in the top of a ridge and was supposed to be really huge. When someone tells you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Raised From The Dead Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2019

Romans 8:9-11

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - Raised from the Dead May 15, 2022 Romans 8:9-11 Introduction: Control: do we have any control freaks this morning? You don’t have to raise your hands because you were just pointed out by the elbow that hit your ribs…or the look. (Show look) All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Walking Dead, The Lepers Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 20, 2013

This is week one of our Walking Dead series. For seven weeks we will be looking at folks who died and lived again but his message is about the 10 Lepers who were in every sense of the phrase the Walking Dead

Well, here we are “The Walking Dead”. Some folks have been looking forward to this series with anticipation, others with dread and some with confusion. So why “The Walking Dead”? The title and theme come from a Television series of the same title that will begin its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dead Men Talking

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 12, 2025

A sermon to adults on the message they will leave behind.

Dead Men Talking. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis - The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS SARDIS - THE DEAD CHURCH Revelation 3: 1-6 Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed. Among ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Living With The Dead?

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 29, 2002

Last Sunday night on television, CBS ran a movie that the title intrigued me. The Title was, “Living With The Dead!”

ARE WE LIVING WITH THE DEAD? Text: John 11:25 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” Luke 24:5 “And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, Luke 24:5

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis: The Church Of The Dead Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

Sardis: The Church of the Dead

Sardis: The Church of the Dead Revelation 3:1-6, "Write this letter to the angel of the church in Sardis. This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold Spirit of God and the seven stars: "I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive--but you are dead. 2Now ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

In Christ, we too are assured of our resurrection from the dead, and of our position with God in the heavenlies. All we must do is to agree with God concerning our condition ...

Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Were Dead

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Jul 30, 2008

Explains how Christ can give new life to anyone that asks

Ye who are Dead Ephesians 2:1-9 My message has a lot of scripture references in. If would like get out a pen and paper you can write them down and study them at your leisure. 1 ¶ And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Journey Of A Dead Fish?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2016

We must learn to thrive on the battle field... Even a dead fish can swim down stream. Arise and dream.

THE JOURNEY OF A DEAD FISH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE WE READY? DIFFICULT? PERILOUS TIMES ARE COMING? WHAT ARE WE READY FOR...? DO WE RELEAS THE WAR FARE WE ARE FACING? JESUS SETS THE BOYS DOWN AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES OVER LOOKING THE TEMPLE... AND SOMEONE ASKS THE ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wanted Dead Or Alive

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 24, 2023

God wants whether were dead or alive.

1. Paul talks about death and living Romans 6:1-11 “Wanted Dead or Alive” • Paul writes How can we who died to sin go on living in it. • We who are baptized are also baptized into his death • Christ was raised from the dead so we also can walk in newness of life • We are united with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 25, 2004

Part 2 in the series "Victory in Jesus." We must die to ourselves in order to have victory over sin and live for Christ.

DEAD MAN WALKING Victory In Jesus – Part 2 Galatians 2 September 26, 2004 Introduction: I was born and raised in the church. Ok, I was not literally born in a church. I was born in a hospital, but you know what I mean. Actually the day I was born my parents missed church because I was born on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20-21

The Dead Sea Syndrome

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 24, 2011

This is a sermon about the response should have to the generosity of God.

"The Dead Sea Syndrome" Matthew 10:5-8 Scripture Reading Located in the Middle East in Israel and Jordan, the Dead Sea is essentially a salt lake whose surface is more than 1,300 feet below sea level and whose deepest point is more than 2,300 feet below sea level, according to Extreme Science's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Walking Dead: Alive! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 31, 2013

Apart from Jesus, we are all the Walking Dead. But because of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, we can become fully alive.

THE WALKING DEAD: ALIVE! (EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION) OPENING: Declare: “Christ is risen!” Pray for all of the other churches in town. INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever seen the TV show The Walking Dead, or any of the popular zombie movies? The basic idea behind them all is that during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: *other

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 24, 2003

The beauty of the gospel is displayed as Paul contrasts life before Christ to life in Christ and reveals to his readers a future to look towards and apurpose to live for.

“Dead Man Walking” Ephesians 2:1-10 Focus: The beauty of the gospel is displayed as Paul contrasts life before Christ to life in Christ and reveals to his readers a future to look towards and a purpose to live for. Function: To lead the congregation up close to this huge passage where we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ