Sermons on 70 Year Exile:

Wedding Ceremony Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 27, 2006

This is the wedding ceremony I have used for many years. It is very traditional and Biblically based.

Message Dearly beloved, we are here in the presence of God to unite ----- and ----- in marriage. Marriage involves mutual commitment and responsibility. You as a couple will share together in the responsibilities and commitments of building a home. You will share also in the joys and sorrows of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Two Fishing Experiences

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 1, 2007

After 3 1/2 years they are back at the same fishing hole and with the same results.

Simple Truths from Peter’s Fishing Adventures Luke 5:1-11 John 21:1-14 We have almost identical details in these two passages. Both events take place on the Sea of Galilee or called the Sea of Tiberias or the lake of Gennesaret (these different names describe the same place but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service For Heather

Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Nov 17, 2005

Funeral Sermon for a 3 year-old-girl who had died very tragically

Funeral Message for a Young Child Doug McCulley, doug@commonjourney.com Please Note: Born to Andrew & Darlene Kiss, on May 28, 1999 — Heather Rose was an exceptional child. She had suffered a stroke before birth and even though Doctors told Darlene and Andrew she probably would not be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 11, 2005

Funeral Sermon for James Sulton, 79-year old preacher who loved the Lord.

James 4:13-17 Funeral Service for James Sulton Introduction In one of his books, A.M. Hunter, the New Testament scholar, relates the story of a dying man who asked his Christian doctor to tell him something about the place to which he was going. As the doctor fumbled for a reply, he heard a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 19, 2005

Funeral sermon for Rubie Campbell, church member and shut-in for last several years.

1 Corinthians 15:54-58 Rubie Campbell Gaither Tape Playing Introduction I want to read to you a passage from the book of 1 Corinthians. “So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Denomination: Baptist

China

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Feb 10, 2008

China is a great sleeping giant. Millions die each year without BENEFIT OF THE GOSPEL?

Do you believe the gospel? Do you believe the Great Commission? Have you done all you can to reach the lost for Jesus Christ? A hundred and fifty years ago, Hudson Taylor started China Inland Missions with a call to go to China and reach the millions without Christ. The message today is the same: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 17, 2007

This is New Year sermon looking at the life of Enoch and applying the life lessons on walking with God

Walking with God. As we enter into a new year we look afresh into the future year with new goals for 2003. I wonder what our aims are in 2003? Look at the worlds aims and goals for 2003, personal aims such as packing in smoking or drinking, beginning physical exercise, losing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Investments Tips For A Healthy Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 22, 2007

This sermon is geared for a church celebrating an anniversary. THis is our 45th year anniversary service.

Investment Tips For A Healthy Church 9/23/07 Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Matthew 9:35-38 Today we look back and recognize the 45 years God has blessed this particular part of the body of Christ known first as Glenville Presbyterian Church and today as Glenville New Life Community Church PCUSA. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Season Of Transition

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 8, 2008

Shows us what God has in store for us as we enter into a new year.

Can’t bring your old ways in a new day Mark 2:21 No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse. Introduction This year God Is going to do phenomenal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Still True

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2007

Much has changed in 2,000 years, but the most important things are still true.

Still True Acts 16:16-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 25, 2007 *Mary and I had a good time visiting her family last week in West Virginia, and while we were there, we made a visit to her daddy’s grave. The cemetery moves up a beautiful, steep hill behind a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 1-4

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2006

Going into the New Year by taking the congregation along on a walk-through of the Bible, starting in GENESIS.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ….’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible, and to use it in your daily ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christmas365

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 30, 2006

Christmas is an experience that is intended 365 days a year. It was simply launched when Christ was born.

Wynonna Judd – Christmas album “Christmas future is far away Christmas past is past Christmas present is here today” Song goes on to say “Have yourself a merry little Christmas now.” Christmas is an experience that is intended 365 days a year. It was simply launched when Christ was born. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Are Saved By The Grace Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 21, 2008

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the church year, [Pr.29] Series A

Christ the King [Pr. 29] November 23, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have revealed your will for our lives, and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

What Have We Learned?

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 13, 2011

What have we learned in the 10 years since the 9-11 attackes on America?

“What have We Learned?” Gen. 11:1-9; Prov. 18:10 It seems like such an ancient, “Once upon a time” sort of story – an egotistical nation so advanced and industrious that she thinks she can do what she wants. So she builds a tower to represent her dominion over the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 18, 2011

In the process of defending himself Paul reveals a vision he saw fourteen years earlier.

Strength in Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 Introduction Once, a little girl discovered a cocoon hanging from a branch in the forest. She carefully brought it home, placed it in a jar, and waited with anticipation—one day, she knew, a beautiful butterfly would emerge. Sure enough, she noticed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist