Sermons on Bad Memories:

Under The Sun

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 13, 2014

This is a funeral service for an unbeliever I did not know.

[Song as Family Enters [Song Introduction 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Not Going To Miss You Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 30, 2022

This sermon continues to focus on Solomon's melancholy view of life and his conclusion to: "Remember God in the days of your youth" because there will come a point where you will no longer remember or enjoy very little.

The passage we will be looking at today is kind of a lengthy one. It is Ecclesiastes 11:7 going all the way down to Ecclesiastes 12:8. This particular chunk of passage is actually considered probably the last words that Solomon wrote at least in this book. Even though there are words that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Christian Church

Can We Trust The Gospels?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

There has been a lot of argument about whether we can trust the gospels or not. Just how did they come to be written? Luke opens his gospel with a statement of how he did it. He did it right.

Probably most every one of us has been in on a conversation where one person says something that’s a bit hard to believe. The other person questions it. And the first person raises his hand, as if he is being sworn in to give testimony in court, and says ‘It’s the gospel truth!’ ‘It’s the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

A Christmas Prayer From The Christian Heart

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 6, 2009

As the Apostle Paul prays, his heart goes out to his fellow Christians. What can we learn for our prayer-life from the Apostle? Parts: A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus. B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge.

Text: Philippians 1:3-11 Theme: A Christmas Prayer from the Christian Heart A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge Season: Advent 2c Date: December 6, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Is This True, "To Forgive Is To Forget?" Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

Well here we go with another urban legend. Lets see what we can debunk today.

Urban Legends Part 4 “To forgive is to forget” I Cor 13:5, Heb 12:6, Psalm 99:8, II Sam 12:13-14 Introduction A. We have been doing a sermon series on Urban legends. It seems with the invention of the internet and emails urban legends get passed around much more quickly. The sad thing is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Vineyard

The Power To Create Hunger

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Discusses the attributes of a Christian that draws others to them.

The Power To Create Hunger Scripture: Matthew 5:6, 13; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4; Introduction We often associate memories with certain scents. For example, when spring time comes you can actually smell the freshness in the air; the smell of fresh flowers or a newly mowed lawn. Many of us also have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laying It On The Line... Again

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 28, 2009

Never give up. Always give it all.

Let us read John 21:15-19. “When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ He said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ He said to him a second time, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me?’ ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Highway To Hell

Contributed by James Hayden on Oct 30, 2006

The Truth About Hell

HIGHWAY TO HELL Luke 16:22-24 KJV 22) And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23) And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Earthly Homecoming

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Oct 8, 2011

This was the Homecoming Message delivered to Victory Church. This sermon deals with forgiveness, trust, re-building families, and general Christian love.

Homecoming Service 2011 At Victory Preached by John Daniel Johnson Welcome the 167th Birthday Celebration of our wonderful church here at Victory. I cannot explain it, but there is something simple marvelous about Homecomings. Homecoming can be defined as a time the congregation reflects upon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Communion? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon examining why we observe communion at Central Christian Church.

A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, “Why do you do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33, 1 Corinthians 11:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Take Communion?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007

Many times we end up doing things for the wrong reasons I thought it would be a good time to explain why we take communion every week

A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. • Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, • everyone would turn to the right and face a blank white wall, • and they would sang. • Every Sunday they did this • Finally a visitor to the church was confused and asked, • “Why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Seven Biblical Warnings

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

We live in a world that is filled with danger. Warning signs and advisories are everywhere. We find warnings on packs of cigarettes, wines and toxic chemicals, skull and bones on poison (wine bottles should have one!). Now all such warnings are helpful to

Intro: We live in a world that is filled with danger. Warning signs are everywhere – Beware of Imitation, No Overtaking, Deep Excavation, Beware of Dogs (Phil. 3:2), Never Mind the Dogs, Beware of the Owner! We find warnings on packs of cigarettes, wines and toxic chemicals, “Rx” on medicines, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: *other

Hell - Just Suppose It's Real

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians do not believe there is a literal place called hell! Worse yet is the fact that 71% of the students studying to be ministers

HELL: Just Suppose It is Real TEXT: Mark 9:43-48 INTRODUCTION: Recent surveys conducted among church-going folks concluded that only a small minority actually believe in a literal hell. The survey concluded that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Okay To Ask God For Blessings After You’ve Sinned? - Psalm 25 Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 25, 2025

What should happen to your joy when you sin? Should you be happy because of forgiveness? Or broken with tears of repentance? Is it appropriate to ask for gifts and blessing from God right after you have sinned against him? And if not, how long should you wait?

Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. 4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

Do We Really Need Jiminy Cricket? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 27, 2009

The God-given mechanism of conscience is a help that every person can use for life

Intro: Among the 5 senses, I’m most intrigued by our sense of smell. It amazes me how many memories are conjured up by smells for me – the way I can think of a smell because of a memory; the way a smell brings back a memory. Pretty amazing. They’re not all good smells. In fact, I can remember ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ